Travel Arrangements
- When making your travel arrangements you should try to schedule a mid-day arrival and departure from Marsh Harbour. This will prevent you from arriving too early and having to wait until your sailboat is ready and also allow you sufficient time to clean your sailboat at the end of your trip. Please note that you will be able to board your sailboat from 10:00hrs onwards on the date your trip begins - you are expected to disembark by 10:00hrs on the last day of your trip.
- Once you arrive at Marsh Harbour International Airport you will take a Minicab Taxi, costing around $25, to the marina where your sailboat will be waiting. Our staff will have arranged to meet you at the marina when you arrive. (You will receive more detailed arrival information by email a few weeks before your trip.)
- Ensure you have adequate travel insurance and when you make your travel reservations, please take into account how busy the airlines are during the peak holiday seasons.
- Label all your bags clearly, ideally with large, similar labels to avoid losing baggage.
- If you need layover accommodations, hotel rooms in Marsh Harbour are in limited supply so book early. There is a much greater choice of accommodations in Florida and hotel rooms there will more likely appeal to a limited budget.
We would be pleased to help you if you need any additional advice or information.
Entry Requirements and Immigration
The following section is for guidance only and should not be relied upon without first checking with the relevant organizations or authorities responsible for entry and exit.
- When you arrive at Marsh Harbour airport, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival & Departure Card. You will keep part of this card with your passport until your departure. When you complete this form you should note that you are on a ‘Sailing Vacation’ and your address while you are here should be c/o Conch Inn Marina.
- All visitors are required to be in possession of a return ticket.
- All US visitors to the Bahamas must possess a valid passport! If you do not have a passport, we strongly advise you to apply for one well in advance of your trip.
- A $15 departure tax is included on most flights. When you book your flights, check whether this is included in the fare you have paid or not.
- Female travelers please note that if the family name you currently use is different from the name that appears on your passport, you must bring with you a copy of your marriage license.
Custom Duty
When you enter The Islands of The Bahamas, you will be asked for a verbal baggage declaration. However, your luggage is also subject to customs inspections.
