Spanish Cay

This is a private island with a full-service marina and resort facilities.

Operation of the island facilities has recently been taken over by new managers: Chris & Debbie Cloud, and substantial improvements in operations and facilities is underway (Dec 2014)

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Explorer Chart: AB-11
Airstrip
  • 3800’ current usable runway.
  • Hurricane repairs underway will return to 5800' (full jet capable) in about Jan 2015.
Air Service
  • Available via private or charter aircraft.
  • Sky Limo charter service from Ft. Lauderdale is used by island mangers.
Anchorage
Area Information / Tourism
  • Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
Art Gallery / Art
Bakery
  • Fresh bread available at Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16. (Should be available after Jan 2015.)
Bank & ATMs
Beverage Store
  • Good selection of beer, liquors and soft drinks are available at Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16.
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
Book Exchange
  • Exchange available in the marina store.
BTC / Batelco Office
  • Nearest office: Treasure Cay or Green Turtle Cay.
Car Rental
  • Marina can provide ferry service to Coopers Town where a rental car can be picked up. See marina office for arrangements.
Cell Phone Service
  • Very good. Cell tower located across Sea of Abaco at Coopers Town.
Church
Coffee Shop
  • Coffee available in marina store and in the Point House Restaurant.
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
  • Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16.
  • A Customs & Immigration officer is available on site daily 0900-1600.
  • Spanish Cay Marina is charging a $50 landing / usage fee to those boats just coming in to use Customs & Immigration.
  • For marina and island guests there is no fee.
Dinghy Landing
  • Available at marina piers.
  • Landing / usage fee ($50) applies.
  • Guests of the island (who pay for use of other marina and/or dining services) are not charged.
Ecology
Emergency
  • Island operates a fire truck.
Ferry
  • Marina operates a ferry to Coopers Town for scheduled and unscheduled charter.
Fishing
Fresh Fish
Fuel
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
Government / Administrator
Groceries & Produce
Hardware & Lumber
Ice
Ice Cream
Internet & WiFi
  • Marina provides free internet access via WiFi to marina guests.
Laundry
  • Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; for hotel and marina guests
  • 4 washers; 4 driers; 1 token / load; $5 for 2 tokens.
Library
Lodging
  • Island resort offers 26 units. This includes hotel rooms w 2 doubles or a king; microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker. Condos 2 and 4 bedrooms have kitchens.
  • Contact marina office for arrangements.
Mailboat
  • Marina ferry can pick up mail at Coopers Town Post Office by special arrangement with marina office.
Marina & Dockage
  • Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16
  • 61 slips (December 2014); 81 slips planned by May 2015.
  • Minimum depth (MLW) 8' - 9'.
  • 30, 50, 100 Amps; single and 3 phase; adaptors and cords available.
  • Can accommodate vessels to 200'.
  • RO water available at slips.
Marine Supplies & Parts
Marine Service & Repairs
  • Closest facilities and services are in Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour.
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Closest facilities and services are in Coopers Town.
Moorings
Navigation
  • Packages & Shipping
  • Marina ferry can pick up mail at Coopers Town Post Office by special arrangement with marina office.
Personal Services
Police
Post Office / Mail
  • Marina ferry can pick up mail at Coopers Town Post Office by special arrangement with marina office.
Propane
Resort
  • Spanish Cay; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16.
  • Facilities include pool and hot tub.
Restaurant & Bar
  • The Point House Restaurant has a bar, dining room, and game room.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
Showers
  • Showers are available at marina for guests.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
  • A great reef along the N shore of the island.
  • The island offers several beautiful sandy beaches.
Taxi
Things to See & Do
  • Marina office will work with you to plan and conduct special events: weddings, conferences, corporate events.
Tides
Trash
  • Trash bins are available at marinas for guests.
VHF Protocol
  • Marina uses VHF Ch-14 as a working channel.
Water
  • RO available at Spanish Cay Marina; 242-365-0083; VHF Ch 16.
  • Cost was $0.25 / gal in Dec 2014.
Weather
  • Marine Weather Center; Daily SSB, webcast, & email forecasts by Chris Parker. Note: Best reception in this area is usually on 4045 KHz USB Simplex at 0630 AST.
  • Bahamas Met Office website provides weather forecast for local areas throughout the Bahamas.
  • Barometer Bob; an excellent website providing weather for the Abacos.
  • Abacos Cruisers Net; VHF Ch 68 at 0815; provides a daily weather summary.
  • FM Radio 93.5 MHz; Radio Abaco at 0630.
Updated: 15 Dec 14
Topics: 19 Jan 12