| Getting
there
By
Air
There are approximately 57 airports throughout The
Bahamas, including three International airports
(Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, and
The Exumas); 24 of these airports are official ports
of entry to The Islands of the Bahamas.
By
Sea
There are countless government and private Marinas
throughout The Bahamas; 29 of the marinas are official
ports of entry to The Islands Of The Bahamas.
Getting Around
Taxis are very plentiful on the more built up islands
of Grand Bahamas and New Providence and you can
also get a rental car, along with bikes and scooters.
Remember to drive on the LEFT!!! On the out islands,
taxis, bikes or walking will be the preferred way
to get around.
Location
The Bahamas are located about 60 miles east of Palm
Beach, Florida on the North and extend South towards
Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Language
and Culture
English is the official language.
Airport
and Taxes
The departure taxes in the Bahamas are usually included
in the cost of your ticket, but you always want
to double-check this. If this is not included in
your ticket cost then it will be around $15.00 per
person paid at the airport upon departure.
Entry
Requirements
As of January 23, 2007, new United States government
regulations will require all US citizens, adults
and children, to have a valid passport for all international
travel by air.
Climate
Generally the climate in the Bahamas is similar
to Florida; however, it will be generally cooler
in the summer due to the influence of the cooling
winds over the water and generally warmer in the
winter due to the warming influence of the water.
Water temperature will drop as low as 72 in the
winter months and warm to 84 in the summer.
Time
Eastern time zone, same as Florida
Currency/Credit
Cards
Bahamian dollar (B$) which is linked directly to
the US dollar, Credit cards are widely accepted.
ATMs are available on the larger, more populated
islands.
Electricity
110 V, 60Hz
Car
Rental Companies
Dollar
Rent A Car: Nassau International Airport...........................242-377-7231
Avis
Rent A Car: Nassau International Airport..............................242-326-6380
Budget
Rent A Car: Nassau International Airport.........................242-377-7405
Hertz
Rent A Car.....................................................................242-377-8684
Marinas
Browns
Boat Basin: East Bay Street...........................................242-393-3331
Claridge
Marina: South Nassau...................................................242-364-2218
East
Bay Yacht Basin: East Bay Street......................................242-322-3754
Lyford
Cay Club: (private): Lyford Cay..........................................242-362-4131
Nassau
Harbour Club: East Bay Street........................................242-393-0771
Nassau
Yacht Haven: East Bay Street........................................242-393-8173
Hurricane
Marina - Paradise Island..............................................242-363-3600
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Islands.
The Bahamas provide a range of diving and land experiences
from laid back out island experiences such as those found
on Chub Cay to action packed night life such as can be found
in Nassau. Other above water activities such as deep sea
fishing, bone fishing and just wondering and exploring these
delightful islands provide additional activities to the
outstanding diving.