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Transportation to and from Guana Cay -
Albury's Ferry
Groceries: Groceries are available at Guana Harbour Grocery. They carry a selection of frozen meats, luncheon meats, cheeses, vegetables, bread, milk, canned goods and non prescription drugs. You can telephone them at (242) 365-5067, fax in an order or questions to (242) 365-5180 and/or e-mail to: maranatha@batelnet.bs Liquor, Beer, Wine, Tobacco: Fig Tree Wine & Spirits call (242) 365-5058 Cruisers' Net VHF
68 at 8:15 A.M. Entry Requirements: US visitors staying for eight months or less need a return ticket plus a passport (passports expired up to five years may also be used), naturalized citizens require naturalization papers and photo identification; permanent residents (green card holders) require their green card and a valid passport from their place of birth. Canadian visitors not staying more than three weeks need the same identification as those from the US All others need a valid passport. Some visitors may also require a visa. Climate:
The trade winds that blow almost continually
throughout The Bahamas give the islands a warm agreeable climate that
varies little year round. The most refreshing time is September through
May when the temperature averages 70-75F degrees. The rest of the year
is warmer with temperatures between 80-95F degrees. Clothing: Casual summer wear can be worn during the day any time of the year and in any of the restaurants but be certain to bring a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings from November to March. During the warmer months we tend to live in our swimwear with some type of cover-up. Currency:
The legal tender is the Bahamian
dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to the U.S. dollar. Both U.S.
and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the
islands. You should spend all your Bahamian dollars prior to departure
to avoid an exchange fee stateside.
Customs
Regulations & Taxes When departing, all
visitors are required to pay a $15.00 departure tax; children six years
and under are exempt. Departures to the U.S. must go through U.S.
Customs in the first place they land in the U.S. U.S. citizens may take
home $600 worth of duty-free merchandise. The next $1,000 is taxed at
10%. Gifts valued up to $50 may be mailed home duty-free. One liter of
wine, liqueur or liquor and five cartons of cigarettes may be taken
duty-free. Cuban tobacco products are not permitted in the U.S. Driving:
British rules apply, so please drive
on the left! Use common sense when
turning corners and you’ll be fine. Electricity:
Electricity is normally 120 volts AC. American appliances are fully
compatible. Fishing and
Diving:
To protect the marine environment,
spear fishing using scuba gear and possession of spear guns are illegal
in The Bahamas. Cruising boats must clear customs at the nearest port of
entry before beginning any diving or fishing activities. A permit is
required for visiting vessels to engage in sports fishing at a cost of
$20 per trip or $150 per year for vessels on which not more than six
reels will be used. If you want a guide call PDQ on the VHF channel 16.
Henry will make certain you have a nice time! If you like to snorkel or
scuba dive contact Troy at Dive Guana on VHF 16. You can also snorkel
right off the beach in front of Nippers or at the end of the road in
Orchid Bay at a place called High Rocks. Language Time Tipping: Home |
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