Abaco

base in Marsh Harbour; "A short, 1-hour flight from multiple Florida airports"; bareboat, power, skippered and crewed charters; recommended stops Hope Town, Green Turtle Cay (New Plymouth) and Tahiti Beach on Elbow Cay; itineraries of 4 nights, 5 nights and 7 days through Great Guana, Manjack Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Hope Town, Little Harbour, Lynyard Cay and Man-O-War Cay

"the only active and manned lightstation in the world that has not been electrified" - "The lens is hand-wound by a keeper and fueled by kerosene"; lightstation built circa 1863; "open Monday to Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. CLOSED ON SUNDAY." The Moorings adds that it "can be seen from 23 miles away"

the Ministry of Tourism: reached by bike, boat or foot, with a sandbar at low tide; The Moorings names it a recommended swimming and snorkelling stop

Bahamas National Trust park established 1972, protecting "2,100 acres of extensive coral reefs" 8 miles north of Cherokee Sound; "spectacular snorkeling and diving"; "More than 170 species have been documented"; "Only accessible by boat"; "Daytime/snorkel moorings available for use. Fees will be applied soon."

"the only fly-fishing operation with direct access to the vast Marls of Abaco, one of the most sought-after bonefishing destinations in the world"; published packages from "3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing $ 4,250 per person" (Fall 2026) to "7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing $ 8,350 per person" (Peak 2027), shared room and boat; includes "Lodging, meals, open bar, guided fishing, fishing license, transportation between Abaco Lodge and Marsh Harbour and loaner fishing equipment"; excludes "Airfares, flies, gratuities and government taxes"

"an unforgettable eight-day sailing event that combines exciting races with lively island parties each evening", June 20-28, 2026, through Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Marsh Harbour, Elbow Cay and Little Harbour; classes Spinnaker, Non-spinnaker, MotherTub and MultiTub

on Green Turtle Cay, "an island three miles long, accessible only by boat"; marina in White Sound with "7' mean low tide"; the Dollar Bar and the Club Restaurant, where Chef Michael Howell cooks "World/Caribbean fusion cuisine" with "freshly caught Abaco seafood"

a 15-acre private estate on Hope Town's western side next to the Elbow Reef Lighthouse; hotel rooms with harbour views and villas including Oleander Villa and Wild Orchid Villa; dockage for vessels up to 120 feet; hosts the Elbow Reef Classic fishing tournament each May; MarinaLife 2024 Readers' Choice winner

"40 beachfront acres" with 96 beachfront rooms and suites with ocean views and private patios; The Bistro (Bahamian with Asian and Mediterranean influences) and The Terrace at Marinaville; Cruise Abaco's charter fleet is based at its Boat Harbour Marina

"12 tropical acres of palms and pine" on Green Turtle Cay between White Sound and the Sea of Abaco, "the first and is now the oldest resort" in the Out Islands; eight hotel suites plus cottages and villas; 40-slip marina with 7 feet at mean low water; the Boathouse Bar & Restaurant

"a 120-mile boomerang-shaped chain of islands and cays"; "December to April, the peak cruising season, offers the most favourable conditions"; highlights the swimming pigs at No Name Cay, Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park, Hope Town, Great Guana Cay and Treasure Cay's crescent beach, and the Albert Lowe museum in New Plymouth

"the only boutique sailing operation in the Abacos", based at Boat Harbour Marina, Marsh Harbour; sailing and power catamarans and monohulls of 40 to 50 feet; bareboat or "Captained by Day, Bareboat by Night"; operates year-round

a two-century boat-building tradition: "Some companies build 30 boats a month, the Albury Brothers, they build 8 for the entire year"; Albury women weave handbags from sail material; Man-O-War Cay is "reachable by ferry via Marsh Harbour" and "one of the earliest colonial settlements in The Abacos"

established 1994 "to protect the northern breeding grounds for The Bahama Parrot", which nests "in underground cavities in the pine forest"; the population rose from about 1,500 birds in 1986 to 8,900 after a 2009 predator control programme; 20,500 acres of Caribbean pine and coppice forest on the park page (the BNT Abaco index page says 22,500)

"one or two dives per day from 10 to 100 feet", snorkelling, island-hopping and a "Wild Dolphin Encounter Day"; "Explore coral catacombs and sparkling sand channels or dive a fascinating wreck"; kayak, paddleboard, golf cart and bike rentals; Brendal Stevens has instructed "OVER 5000 Students"

"a classic beach restaurant/pub and the only working sculpture foundry in the Bahamas"; the Ministry of Tourism lists the Johnston Art Gallery & Foundry beside it. Its own site carries no current hours or open-status statement, so check before going

on Great Guana Cay, +1 242 365 5111. Its homepage shows menu and contact sections but no hours or open-status statement, so check before going

"Sitting right on the water in Hope Town harbor" - "homestyle Bahamian cooking, delicious pub fare, refreshing cocktails"; bar 10:30 a.m. to closing, kitchen 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday

on Elbow Cay where "brilliant white sands" meet the Atlantic on one side and the Sea of Abaco on the other; cottages, ocean-view rooms, Hill Top Cottages and Sunset Point Villas with private docks; the Abaco Inn Restaurant serves seared tuna, conch chowder and coconut-fried lobster; hosts weddings

"five beautiful vacation cottages and villas designed for couples, families, and friends", including the Mint To Be honeymoon suite with a private plunge pool; Firefly Bar & Grill open seven days, breakfast 8-11am; after Dorian it restored power and rebuilt its dock, outdoor bar and dining area, and "Two villas were lost"

"The first historic museum in the Bahamas" - photographs, paintings, sculptures, model ships, documents and quilts; "the front room of the Albert Lowe Museum has been repaired, restored and reopened post-Hurricane Dorian" (update dated January 1, 2024); hours vary weekly and are posted on its Facebook page

established 2009, "valuable coral reef, seagrass beds, rocky shore and sandy bottom habitats"; "Only accessible by boat"; daytime snorkel moorings, "Fees will be applied soon"; "there is no one on guard"

"a private Club licensed in the Bahamas" founded 1964; 2027 races include the Yeardley Smith Trophy January 16, Woman's Regatta January 24, Founders Cup February 24 and Last Mast Blast March 27, 2027; "Guests of members, may attend with the member" the Saturday "Stand up at the Club House"

2026 flotillas November 28-December 5 and December 5-12, or both weeks November 28-December 12; the operator's own Dorian read: "the region is quickly returning to its pre-hurricane conditions, with extensive rebuilding on most cays"

full-service marina, bars and restaurants on White Sound, residences for short-term stays; Thursday night live music or DJ, game night and karaoke; fishing, snorkelling and boating

Bluff House's beachfront bar, which its page says was rated "#6 out of the Top 25 Beach Bars in the Caribbean"

breakfast, lunch and dinner of local and American cuisine, with "an extensive rum selection" at the bar

fine dining at Treasure Sands and casual Sunset Pizza. 🔴 Seasonally closed on 2026-10-02: Sunset Pizza reopens October 19th (Monday-Friday 3PM-9PM, Saturday-Sunday 12PM-9PM); Treasure Sands reopens December 20th with Art Market, Christmas and New Years events

"a private village centered around a natural harbour" in a "golf-cart- and pedestrian-friendly village setting"; vacation rentals and a "3-night, 4-day" Discovery Stay for prospective buyers; bonefishing and water sports

runs "Marsh Harbour to Hope Town, Man-O-War and Guana Cay" from The Crossing, Marsh Harbour, with a dock on Front Street, Guana Cay; "NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED FOR SCHEDULED RUNS!" - "GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOCK"; schedule published as a linked document

"Albury's Ferry Service, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas" - ferry service and private charters, adding adventure tours including "Big O's and the pigs"; announces a merger with GNL Transportation and points to the GNL ticketed schedule

Hope Town's maritime heritage - pirates, shipbuilding, wrecks, period rooms and photographs. 🔴 Its own page on 2026-10-02: "Currently undergoing repairs. Opening date will be announced when complete." Listed admission $5 adults, $2 children 5-14

a 500-acre private club with "the #1 golf course in The Bahamas", a Scottish-style links that hosts the Korn Ferry Tour's Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. ⛔ "The Abaco Club is a private club community reserved exclusively for our homeowners and members. Home rentals are only available to members within the Southworth club portfolio."