Boating On Grand Bahama Island

Some of the world’s most beautiful stretches of sea surround Grand Bahama Island, which may account for the high number of visitors who arrive here the old-fashioned way—by sailing into port. The island has seven marinas, most of them fully equipped with electricity hubs, waste-disposal units and fuel stations. Old Bahama Bay in West End, Port Lucaya Marina in Lucaya and Deep Water Cay Club off the east end are official ports of entry. Additional docking facilities are at Blue Marlin Cove in Bootle Bay, Sunrise Resort & Marina in Freeport, and Ocean Reef Resort & Yacht Club and Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina in Lucaya. For group excursions, a number of day and evening tours are available via catamaran, party boat, powerboat or sailboat. The Annual Grand Bahama Sailing Regatta is a popular event for boaters and those who want to watch the magnificent sloops sail along Taino Beach. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded to the top boaters, but the most sought-after prize is the reputation of being "Champion of the Sea."