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Updated: 3 April 2017
Explorer Chart: EL-16
Airstrip
Air Service
Anchorage
- NE of Pineapple Cays.
- SW of South Palmetto Point jetty.
- Ten Bay.
- Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
- Eleuthera area information. Map and general information about the area.
Bakery
Bank & ATM
Beverage Store
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
Book Exchange
BTC / Batelco Office
Car Rental
- "Big Daddy"; VHF Ch-16.
- Runaway Bay Marina; 242-332-1744; VHF Ch-16.
- Tour Rental Cars
Church
- AME.
- Baptist.
- Full Gospel.
- Nazareen.
- Revival Baptist.
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
Dinghy Landing
- Government dock.
- Beach off settlement.
- Runaway Bay Marina basin.
Ferry
Fishing
Fresh Fish
Fuel
- McArthur's Garage. Gas.
- Sands Enterprises. Gas.
Government / Administrator
Groceries & Produce
- CJ's.
- CS MiniMart.
- Elnique.
- Ingraham's.
- Millard's Variety. Produce.
- Sands Supermarket.
- Thompson's Convenience Store.
- Paint Paradise.
- Sands Enterprises.
- Tacy's Auto Parts.
- Unique Hardware. North Palmetto Point.
- Millards Variety
- Runaway Bay Marina
Internet & WiFi
- BTC Cellular Data Service: In Jan 13, 3G data service was available in the NW bight of Eleuthera within ~ 5 nm of cell towers.
Library
Lodging
- Atlantic Suites.
- Hillside Manor.
- La Tera Palma Resort.
- Ocean View Condos.
- Palmetto Shores Villas.
- Runaway Bay Marina; 242-332-1744. Cottages.
- Unique Village. North Palmetto Point.
Marina & Dockage
- Runaway Bay Marina; 242-332-1744. 25 slips; electricity.
Marine Services & Repairs
- Noel's Electronics.
- Government clinic; 242-332-1477.
- Eleuthera Dental Center; 242-332-1477.
- Government moorings off South Palmetto Point dock.
Packages & Shipping
- Lightspeed Shipping; 242-323-7767; 242-810-5976; info@lightspeedship.com. Contact: Nathalia Gibbs. A new operation serving Nassau, Eleuthera, and Long Island. Items sent to their shipping point in Pompano Beach FL will be transported by air to the local airport on the island. They will provide package tracking information and handle Customs. They will also provide personal shopping services from vendors in the Pompano Beach area. Use their website to set up an account to ship your package.
Police
Post Office / Mail
- PO located in South Palmetto Point.
- Runaway Bay Marina; 242-332-1744; VHF Ch-16. Can arrange pickup/return of tanks.
Restaurant & Bar
- Alysee Snack Shop.
- Country Cafe.
- Domino's Pizza.
- Mate & Jenny's Pizza.
- Palmetto Beach Inn.
- Runaway Bay Marina Restaurant and Bar.
- Tippy's.
- Unique Village. North Palmetto Point.
- Wind Chimes. North Palmetto Point.
- Ann's Beauty Salon.
- Expressions of Love Florists.
- Millard's Variety.
- The Seaquel Gift.
- Walter's Native Art & Gifts.
- Unique Stores. North Palmetto Point.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Taxi
- Contact taxis on VHF Ch-16.
- Sightseeing guide: Tour Rental Cars.
- Sightseeing guide: Palmetto Shores Sports Center.
Trash
- Trash bins are available in settlements.
VHF Protocol
Water
- Lutra Pure; 242-335-0499. RO water delivered in 5-gal. jugs.
- Town water faucets; ask about.
- 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.
Topics: 13 Jan 12