Fresh Creek

Map of Andros with facilities and attractions.

Settlements: Fresh Creek, Andros Town, Behring Point, Bowen Sound, Calabash Bay, Cargill Creek, Coakley Town, Stafford Creek, Staniard Creek, Swains

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Explorer Chart: AN-3; AN-4; AN-4A
Airstrip
  • Fresh Creek Airport. 24º41.9'N, 77º47.5'W.
Air Service
  • Continental Connection; 242-368-2052. Fresh Creek.
  • Gulf Stream; 800-231-0856 (US). Service to Ft. Lauderdale.
  • Majors Air Service; 242-368-2766. Service from Marsh Harbour.
  • Western Air; 242-368-2579. Service to Nassau.
  • Contact Small Hope Bay Lodge for charter service.
Anchorage
  • Fresh Creek: Limited room, 2-3 boats; strong current; scoured bottom.
  • Area Information / Tourism
  • Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
  • Fresh Creek is the home of Androsia Ltd which produces beautiful bright batik print fabrics as well as clothing and items made from them. These are the most original native Bahamian products you will find and make great gifts. Check out their blog: Androsia Blog
  • Art Gallery / Art
Bakery
  • Kamalame Cay Marina. Often baked goods are offered by locals. Staniard Creek.
Bank & ATM
  • Royal Bank of Canada; 242-368-2071. Calabash Bay.
Beverage Store
  • Big Yard Liquor; 242-368-2310. Fresh Creek.
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
Book Exchange
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club.
BTC / Batelco Office
  • 242-368-2521; Fax: 242-368-2374. Fresh Creek.
Car Rental
  • Adderley's Rent A Car; 242-368-2581. Fresh Creek.
  • Tourist Office; 242-368-2286. Andros Town.
Cell Phone Service
Church
  • Each settlement has one or more churches.
Coffee Shop
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
  • Customs; 242-368-2030 / 2028. Fresh Creek.
  • Immigration; 242-329-4466. North Andros.
Dinghy Landing
  • Coakley Town.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club.
Emergency
Ferry
  • SeaLink and SeaWind ferries to Nassau.
Fishing
  • This is a bonefishing area.
Fresh Fish
Fuel
  • Crown Oil; near government dock.
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
Government / Administrator
  • 242-368-2010 / 2264; Government Building. Fresh Creek.
  • Ministry of Tourism; 242-368-2286. Andros Town.
Groceries & Produce
  • Adderly's Bargain Market. Fresh Creek.
  • Bernice Convenience Store; 242-369-0528. Swains.
  • Chickchamies Hotel. Fresh Creek.
  • C.J's Sweets; 242-369-0565. Swains.
  • D&M Variety & Food Store; 242-369-2079. Fresh Creek.
  • Kamalame Cay Marina. Staniard Creek.
  • Kell's Take Away & Groceries; 242-368-4045. Bowen Sound.
Hardware & Lumber
  • Cleare's Lumber; 242-368-2777. Fresh Creek.
  • DJ Plumbing & Hardware Supply; 242-368-2166. Calabash Bay.
Ice
  • Kamalame Cay Marina. Staniard Creek.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
Ice Cream
Internet & WiFi
Laundry
  • Adderly's Store.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
  • Love Hill Fresh Wash; 242-368-2540. Fresh Creek.
Library
Lodging
  • Adderly's Motel; 242-368-2201. Fresh Creek.
  • Chickcharnie Hotel; 242-368-2025. Fresh Creek.
  • Coakley House. Fresh Creek.
  • Gaitor's Variety Store; 242-368-2121. Fresh Creek.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
  • Love at First Sight Lodge; 242-368-6082. Stafford Creek.
  • McMasters. Fresh Creek.
  • Mount Pleasant Fishing Lodge; 242-368-5171. Cargill Creek.
  • Point of View Villas & Lodge; 242-368-2750. Fresh Creek.
  • Quality Inn; 242-368-6217. Staniard Creek.
  • Small Hope Bay Lodge; 242-368-2014. S of Staniard Creek, Fresh Creek.
  • Stafford Creek Lodge; 242-368-6050. Stafford Creek.
  • Tranquility Hill Fishing Lodge; 242-368-4132. Behring Point.
Mailboat
Marina & Dockage
  • Kamalame Cay Marina. Staniard Creek.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
Marine Supplies & Parts
  • Gotcha Marine Shop Ctr. Ltd.; 242-368-4236. Cargill Creek.
Marine Services & Repairs
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Capriata Clinics; 242-368-2757. Fresh Creek.
  • Government Clinic; 242-368-2000 / 2628. Doctor and nurse. Fresh Creek.
Moorings
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. $10/day. Andros Town.
Navigation
Packages & Shipping
  • DHL; 242-357-2221. Andros Town.
  • G&G Shipping. Andros Town.
  • FedEx; 242-368-2540. Love Hill.
Personal Services
Police
  • 242-368-2626.
Post Office / Mail
  • 242-368-2012. Fresh Creek.
Propane
  • KC Investments. 2 mi. N of Fresh Creek.
Resort
Restaurant & Bar
  • Chickcharmies Hotel. Fresh Creek.
  • Dig Dig's Bahamian Cuisine; 242-368-5097. Cargill Creek.
  • Four Star Restaurant & Grill; 242-368-6044. Stafford Creek.
  • Gaitersl. Fresh Creek.
  • Golden Conch Restaurant; 242-368-2064. Fresh Creek.
  • Hank's Place. Fresh Creek.
  • Helen's. Staniard Creek.
  • Kell's Deli; 242-368-6281. Airport.
  • Kell's Take Away & Groceries; 242-368-4045. Bowen Sound.
  • Land Mark Restaurant; 242-368-2082. Fresh Creek.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
  • Oasis. Fresh Creek.
  • Rhythms Entertainment Centre & Sports Club; 242-368-2755. Calabash Bay.
  • Sea View Restaurant & Bar; 242-368-4005. Behring Point.
  • Skinney's Landmark. Fresh Creek.
  • Square Deal. Fresh Creek.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
  • Androsia Ltd. 242-369-2020 / 2080; info@Androsia.com or order@Androsia.com. Factory outlet. Batik fabrics and clothing in bright Bahamian prints. Fresh Creek.
  • Boutique at Small Hope Bay Lodge.
  • Street Smart Shoe Store; 242-368-2113. Fresh Creek.
  • Terry's Fashion; 242-369-2186. Fresh Creek.
Showers
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
  • Andros Undersea Adventures.
  • Small Hope Bay Lodge.
Taxi
  • Taxis are available at the airport.
Things to See & Do
  • Andros Undersea Adventures; 242-368-2795. Andros Town.
  • Bonefishing: arrange for a guide from one of the many lodges.
  • Tourist Office; 242-368-2286. Andros Town.
Tides
  • The Bahamas Met Office reports that Hight Tide = Nassau + 13 min.; Low Tide = Nassau + 05 min.
Trash
  • Trash bins are available in each settlement.
Veterinarian
VHF Protocol
Water
  • Kamalame Cay MarinaStaniard Creek. Staniard Creek.
  • Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina; 242-368-2305. Andros Town.
  • Town water available at town dock. Fresh Creek.
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.


Updated: 14 Jan 12
Topics: 13 Jan 12