Berths in Abaco
Sizes and contacts at four Abaco marinas, plus Bahamas cruising permit fees and charter rules.
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Berths on Abaco
Marsh Harbour has two marinas. Hope Town is on Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Club is on Green Turtle Cay. Figures come from each marina's own site.
| Place | Slips | Largest vessel | Depth | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina, Marsh Harbour | Over 198 | 200 ft | Approach 7.5 ft at mean low water. Draft 10 ft at mean low water | dockmaster@abacobeachresort.com, VHF 16 |
| Conch Inn Marina, Marsh Harbour | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 242-367-4000, fuel dock VHF 16 |
| Hope Town Inn and Marina, Elbow Cay | 50 | 125 ft | Not stated | 242-366-0003, office@hopetownmarina.com |
| Green Turtle Club Resort and Marina, Green Turtle Cay | 40 | 130 ft | Channel controlling depth 7 ft at mean low tide | VHF 16 |
Marina websites. Dockwalk lists Boat Harbour with 200 slips, vessels up to 61 m and a maximum draught of 3.3 m. Hope Town also has moorings for boats up to 45 ft.
Rates and services
Rates from the Conch Inn site, checked 7 November 2026.
Rates and services
2026 rates from the club site.
Bahamas cruising permit fees
These fees are for pleasure yachts that do not charter. Bahamas Customs prices them by length.
| Length | 30 days | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 ft | US$150 | US$300 | US$500 |
| 30 ft to under 50 ft | US$250 | US$300 | US$500 |
| 50 ft to under 100 ft | US$350 | US$750 | US$1,000 |
| Over 100 ft | US$600 | US$2,000 | US$3,000 |
Bahamas Customs. The 6-month and 12-month fees cover yachts up to 50 ft in the first two rows. A passenger arrival tax of US$20 a person applies when a pleasure yacht brings more than three crew or passengers aged six or older who do not live in the Bahamas. The outward clearance certificate costs US$75.
Clearance and charter
Pleasure or hire
Bahamas Customs says a yacht used for commercial purposes or for hire is not a pleasure vessel. It cannot get a temporary cruising permit. Check the rules for your passport.
Charter yachts
A yacht on charter fills in a customs form and shows a charter licence from the Bahamas Port Department. Since 1 July 2025 the Port Department collects one 14% charter tax on every charter. It combines the 4% Port Department fee and 10% VAT, so charters no longer register for VAT separately. (Bahamas Marinas Association; Chambers and Partners.) Check the rules for your passport.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina: marina amenities
- Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina: documents
- Conch Inn and Marina: marina rates
- Conch Inn and Marina: amenities
- Conch Inn and Marina: marina rules
- Hope Town Inn and Marina: marina
- Green Turtle Club Resort and Marina: marina
- Dockwalk: Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour
- Bahamas Customs: pleasure vessel clearance and cruising permits
- Bahamas Marinas Association: charter yacht information
- Chambers and Partners: developments in Bahamian maritime law
- Bahamas Department of Immigration: Work Permit (New)
- WMO 1991 to 2020 normals: Lynden Pindling International Airport (78073)
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: climatology
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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