How can I get there? Our guests come to Staniel Cay in many ways. Watermakers Air is pleased to offer the only “per seat," shared-charter currently available into Staniel Cay. Frequent flights (clearing customs in South or Central Andros) make it the most convenient, reliable and economical option for passengers destined for Staniel Cay, the central Exumas, or points in Andros. Click here to learn more: Watermakers Air

For reliable, comfortable, and clean automobile travel, we recommend Lane’s Limousines for your transportation needs in the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area. For only slightly more than a taxi, Lane can provide you and your party with a much greater level of comfort and service.

Lane has several different types of vehicles to meet your requirements and knows exactly where the Watermakers Air hangar is located to ensure your timely arrival.

So if you are on your way to Staniel Cay, let Lane take you from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) or your hotel to our private hangar. Or if you are on your way back from Staniel Cay, Lane can meet you at U.S. Customs and take you directly to your connection at FLL or any other destination!

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For Private Pilots
Before embarking, private pilots should consult the Pilots Guide to the Bahamas for navigational and other details. Staniel Cay is not a port of entry. To clear customs and immigration, we suggest either San Andros (Andros), Fresh Creek (Andros), or Chub Cay. Use the phone booth at the airport to call TC transportation service at the number posted..

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For Boaters Staniel Cay is located approximately 75 miles Southeast of Nassau. You will find our marina docks have been recently renovated and expanded, with room up to 18 boats. The approaches from both the banks (West) and The Exuma Sound (East) are relatively straightforward. However, we strongly recommend a good, recent chart for first-time visitors. The Explorer Charts and The Yachtsmans Guide regularly get excellent reviews from our marina guests. For dockage, call (242) 355-2024 or email the marina directly at marina@stanielcay.com. if you like to make a reservation. We monitor VHF channel 16.

What’s the weather like? No matter what time of year you choose to travel to Staniel Cay, you will experience nature at its best. In the summer months the average air temperature is approximately 86 degrees (F). In the winter months the average air temperature is in the mid 70's. Water temperatures are a pleasant 70 – 80 degrees all year long.

Wondering what to bring? Pack comfortably and casually. While the Yacht Club's gift shop and the other island stores stock many of the essentials, we advise you bring the following: several bathing suits, sandals, sunglasses, suntan lotion/sunscreen, light cover-up clothing, a pair of long pants and windbreaker in the winter, camera and film (underwater disposables work surprisingly well), insect repellent, a good book or two, and maybe a portable music player.

Communication The Yacht Club's cottages do not have individual telephones, but phone, fax and internet are available for our guests to use. Pre-paid phone cards for use with our pay-phones and per-minute internet access are available in the clubhouse. Daily/Weekly WiFi is also available for clubhouse, cottage, or marina use.

Medical Staniel Cay has a small clinic with a nurse in residence, but please bring any necessary prescription medications, contact lenses solution, etc. For boaters, the nurse can be reached at the "Saint Luke's Clinic" on VHF channel 16.

Finance
There are no ATM's on Staniel Cay. The Yacht Club accepts Visa and MasterCard credit cards (5% service fee applies), as well as traveler's checks. There is no need to exchange money, as Bahamian and U.S. dollars are accepted equally by all Bahamian establishments. The guides and local shops and other local restaurants do not take credit cards, so bring cash for these other attractions.

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