Bahamas
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BAHAMAS
Bahamas | |
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Capital: | Nassau |
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Language: | English, Creole |
Currency: | Bahamian $ |
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Background
The background and history of the Bahamas is best observed on Wikipedia
General info of cruising/sailing in the area to be added here.
Climate & Weather
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Sources for weather forecast info
Charts
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Any navigation notes here.
Passage To/From The Bahamas
(Also see: Gulf Stream Crossing)
- West to East
- Ft. Lauderdale to West End (Grand Bahama)
- West End to Abacos
- East to West
Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration & Customs
Immigration
ALL visitors, including those from the USA and Canada, must be in possession of a valid passport.
If arriving by air and planning to leave by boat, a copy of the cruising permit (with the particular crewmember's name listed on the yacht's manifest) must be produced.
A stay of up to six months, which may be extended to eight months, is allowed. Be very careful to note the time allowed when checking in and make sure that you apply for any extension from a local immigration officer BEFORE it expires.
BEFORE the expiration of the time allowed (incl. extensions), you must leave the country either by boat or by air.
Customs
Details?
Visas
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Health & Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
See each island.
Islands in the group
- Bimini
- Abacos
- Grand Bahama
- Great Inagua
- Andros
- Eleuthera
- New Providence
- Cat Islands
- Long Islands
- San Salvador Island
- Acklins
- Crooked Island
- Exumas
- Mayaguana
- Turks & Caicos
Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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