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.
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Watermakers Air
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Call
Watermakers Air at (954) 771-0330 for more
information on upcoming shared-charter availability and private charter
flights from Nassau or Fort Lauderdale. Don’t forget to bring your
passport! A birth certificate and photo ID are no longer acceptable to
return to the United States. PLEASE NOTE: As of January 23rd, 2007, you
will not be allowed back into the U.S. without a valid passport.
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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 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. |
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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. |
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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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