Old Bahama Bay – West End
Hi All,
We . . . want to tell you all about a great spot in the Bahamas. We are currently at Old Bahama Bay in West End, Grand Bahama Island. The facilities were revamped a few years ago from the old "Jack Tar" days by Ginn Sur Mer. We have been here for a few weeks now, and plan on leaving tomorrow to continue our tour of the Bahamas before heading back to the USA in a couple of months. The marina here at Old Bahama Bay is first rate. Though not "cheap" by most standards (the daily rate is about $2.70(rates just went up April 1), but they do offer a sharply discounted rate for weekly or monthly stays), but marina guests have full use of the 5 star resort facilities.Their winter rates for a month stay is 80 cents a foot….which we have heard is competitive with Marsh Harbor. All water toys, full gym, beach, two pools, towels, free bicycles, and free wifi (works great!)and a manager's party on friday nights (free drinks and horse dervies). There's a spa, three restaurants, fuel dock, and a gift shop. Plenty of depth, and a well marked, lit channel, and only 56 odd miles from Lake Worth. If you find yourself in need of a little pampering, we highly recommend Old Bahama Bay as a stop for a few days or perhaps a week. Peter Watson is the dockmaster, and he makes boaters feel right at home. We have no connection to Old Bahama Bay other than we have been spoiled rotten by these good folks.
Kevin&Erica
Kismet
Subject: re: Old Bahama Bay – West End
Cruising News: We had a wonderful time at this beautiful marina which was our first and last stop in the Bahamas. (And serious protection during a 3-day northerly which came in immediately after we got there!) I would only warn the smaller boats that there is a large surcharge over and above the docking fee: $10/day for water and $20/day for electricity. These are mandatory charges which seem to unduly hit the small sailboat or trawler who doesn\\\'t have multiple airconditioning units and industrial ovens to run. We met many Bahamas veterans who by pass West End because of the high cost here. This could bring about some safety issues, since they now have a three day passage from the east coast of Florida to real civilization and protection at Green Turtle.
Allen Ames
Hi All,
We . . . want to tell you all about a great spot in the Bahamas. We are currently at Old Bahama Bay in West End, Grand Bahama Island. The facilities were revamped a few years ago from the old "Jack Tar" days by Ginn Sur Mer. We have been here for a few weeks now, and plan on leaving tomorrow to continue our tour of the Bahamas before heading back to the USA in a couple of months. The marina here at Old Bahama Bay is first rate. Though not "cheap" by most standards (the daily rate is about $2.70(rates just went up April 1), but they do offer a sharply discounted rate for weekly or monthly stays), but marina guests have full use of the 5 star resort facilities.Their winter rates for a month stay is 80 cents a foot….which we have heard is competitive with Marsh Harbor. All water toys, full gym, beach, two pools, towels, free bicycles, and free wifi (works great!)and a manager's party on friday nights (free drinks and horse dervies). There's a spa, three restaurants, fuel dock, and a gift shop. Plenty of depth, and a well marked, lit channel, and only 56 odd miles from Lake Worth. If you find yourself in need of a little pampering, we highly recommend Old Bahama Bay as a stop for a few days or perhaps a week. Peter Watson is the dockmaster, and he makes boaters feel right at home. We have no connection to Old Bahama Bay other than we have been spoiled rotten by these good folks.
Kevin&Erica
Kismet
Subject: re: Old Bahama Bay – West End
Cruising News: We had a wonderful time at this beautiful marina which was our first and last stop in the Bahamas. (And serious protection during a 3-day northerly which came in immediately after we got there!) I would only warn the smaller boats that there is a large surcharge over and above the docking fee: $10/day for water and $20/day for electricity. These are mandatory charges which seem to unduly hit the small sailboat or trawler who doesn\\\'t have multiple airconditioning units and industrial ovens to run. We met many Bahamas veterans who by pass West End because of the high cost here. This could bring about some safety issues, since they now have a three day passage from the east coast of Florida to real civilization and protection at Green Turtle.
Allen Ames
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