Getting Here:

Elbow Cay is a 4 mile long barrier island and is part of the , located in the northeastern Bahamas.

Easily accessible from the States or Nassau (under an hour) via the brand new international airport in , Great Abaco (MHH).

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AIRGATE AVIATION (charter) www.flyairgate.com 386-478-0600 - New Smyrna

AMERICAN EAGLE www.aa.com 367-2231 - Miami

BAHAMAS AIR www.bahamasair.com 367-2095 - West Palm - Nassau - Treasure Cay

CHEROKEE AIR (private charter) www.cherokeeair.com 367-3450 - West Palm iJET CHARTERS (scheduled charter) www.ijetcharters.com 888-462-0462 - Ft Lauderdale - White Plains, NY

SILVER AIRWAYS www.silverairways.com 367-3415 - Ft Lauderdale - West Palm - Orlando - Jacksonville - Treasure Cay - Tampa

SKY BAHAMAS www.skybahamas.net 367-0996 - Ft Lauderdale - Nassau

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From Marsh Harbour, is a short 15 minute journey across the beautiful Sea of Abaco by ferry (Alburys Ferries) or rental/charter boat.

If arriving on Elbow Cay by rental/charter boat you can go directly to Tahiti Sunset’s private dock in front of the house and meet the caretaker there.

If arriving by scheduled ferry service you will be met by the caretaker at one of the public docks in Hopetown (Post Office Dock or Hopetown Harbour Lodge Dock) and guests and bags will be taken to the house.

Alburys Ferry schedule can be found at www.alburysferry.com and they can be contacted on Phone: (242) 367-0290 to arrange a private charter out of the regular ferry times.

Schedule to from Marsh Harbour: 7:15AM, 9:00 AM,10:30AM,12:15PM**, 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:45PM Daily Schedule to Marsh Harbour from Hope Town: 8:00AM, 9:45AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM**, 3:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, 6:30PM Daily ** Not scheduled on Sundays Only between August 1st – October 31st. (Please check online schedule for up to date information)

Stafford Patterson aka “Captain Plug” is also available for private boat charter from Marsh Harbour to Tahiti Sunset dock for a reasonable rate. He can be contacted by phone on 242-366-0023 or by email [email protected] and further information can be found on his website www.captplug.com

If you arrive in daylight and wish to take your rental boat to Elbow Cay from Marsh Harbour, this can be arranged through one of several boat rental companies. Please see listings under separate section on Getting Around. Getting Around:

The joy of Hopetown and Elbow Cay is that there are very few cars on the Island and these are used by locals for business. There are no cars to rent and Golf Carts are the best way to explore the Island and get around. Bicycles can also be rented and are a fun way to get about in the cooler months. Renting a boat to explore the neighbouring Cays and uninhabited islands is a great way to spend part or all of your holiday. The Albury 23 is our preferred boat, locally made and great for the shallow waters of the Sea of Abaco. You should rent your golf cart and boat well ahead as they book up very quickly. Tahiti Sunset can accommodate boats up to 30’ in length in the 2 private dock slips in front of the house. [email protected] www.tahitisunset.com [email protected] Getting Around (cont.):

BOAT RENTAL COMPANIES

Sea Horse 242-366-0023 www.seahorseboatrentals.com Cat's Paw 242-366-0380 www.catspawboatrentals.com Island Marine 242-366-0282 www.islandmarine.com Abaco Dorado 242-367-1035 www.abacodoradoboatrentals.com Blue Wave 242-367-3910 www.bluewaverentals.com Rainbow 242-367-4602 www.rainbowboatrentals.com Water Ways 242-365-6143 www.waterwaysrentals.com Conch Pearl 242-365-6059 www.conchpearlboatrentals.com

GOLF CART RENTAL COMPANIES

Jr’s Cart Rentals 242-366-0361 Island Cart Rentals 242-366-0448 T&N Cart Rentals 242-366-0069 Elbow Cay Cart Rentals 242-366-0530

BIKE RENTAL COMPANIES

Harbour’s Edge Bicycles 242-366-0087 A&S Bicycle Rentals 242-366-0633 Sun Dried T’s bicycles 242-366-0616

We cannot recommend more highly a trip with Stafford Patterson of Captain Plugs Adventures. Stafford is an 8th generation Bahamian and runs a variety of itineraries either on his own boat or your rental. He also owns Seahorse Boat Rentals. He will help to familiarise you around the Sea of Abaco if it is new to you, or take you to spots you may never have known existed. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. Contact him via www.captplug.com

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GROCERY STORES:

• Maxwells in Marsh Harbour (a US-style supermarket with a large selection of fresh and frozen foods and sof drinks, pantry items etc. Good for an initial “first shop”, short taxi ride from MHH airport). • The Foodstore (nearest to Tahiti Sunset at White Sound and good selection) • Vernons (in Hope Town) • Harbour View (in Hope Town) • LVA (near Turtle Hill)

LIQUOR STORES:

• Hopetown Wines & Spirits www.hopetownwinesandspirits.com (will deliver ahead of arrival) • Lighthouse Liquors (in town) • A&E Liquors (Big Hill area)

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

On Elbow Cay: • The Abaco Inn 242-366-0133 • Sea Spray Resort 242-366-0065 • Captain Jack’s 242-366-0247 • Firefly Resort 242-366-0145 • Harbours Edge 242-366-0087 • Hopetown Harbour Lodge 242-366-0095 • Hope Town Marina 242-366-0003 • On Da Beach at Turtle Hill 242-366-0557 • Hopetown Coffee House 242-366-0760

Neighbouring Cays: • Cracker P’s on Lubbers Quarters 242-366-3139 • Pete’s Pub and Gallery at Little Harbour 242-577-5487 • Nippers at Guana Cay 242-365-5111

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FISHING CHARTERS:

Ira Key - A Salt Weapon 242-366-0245 Michael Schreiner - Down Deep 242-366-3143 Justin Russell - Local Boy 242-366-0528 Truman Major - Lucky Strike 242-366-0101

WATER SPORTS:

Froggies Diving & Snorkel rental gear - www.froggiesabaco.com 242-366-0431 Kayak Rentals - Abaco Eco 242-475-9616 SUP and Surfing (rental and lessons) - Abaco Paddleboard www.abacopaddleboard.com (based at Abaco Inn) 242-475-0954 Jesse

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Weather and Boating conditions www.barometerbob.org Abaco information www.abacoforum.com Ababco news and information www.theabaconian.com

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