The principal area of interest to cruisers on Great Harbor Cay is Bullocks Harbor which is very well protected.
Bullocks Harbour Settlement.
Berry Islands Map with facilities and attractions.
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Explorer Chart: BER-1, BER-2, BER-3, BER-4
Airstrip
- Great Harbour Airport; 242-367-8838.
- Advanced Airways; 800-634-2114 (US). Charters.
- Cat Island Air; 242-367-8021. Daily flights to Nassau.
- Tropical Diversions; 800-343-7256 (US). Charters.
- The anchorage in the harbor has limited space.
- Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
Bakery
- Many local women offer baked bread.
Beverage Store
- Backside Liquor Store; 242-367-8622.
- Killing Time Liquor Store; 242-367-8019. Great Harbour Airport.
- Happy People; at marina.
Book Exchange
- Great Harbour Cay Marina office.
- 242-367-8100 / 8725 / 8199; Fax: 242-367-8725 / 8200..
- Happy People; at marina.
- Excellent cell phone service for the surrounding are from the Batelco tower.
- Anglican
- Church of God of Prophecy
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
- Customs; 242-367-8116 / 8566
- Immigration; 242-367-8112
- Officers are located at airport and come to marina for clearing.
- Great Harbour Cay Marina; ladder with limited room.
- BASRA; VHF Ch-16.
Fishing
- Percy's Bonefish; 242-367-8119.
- Guides for bonefishing, deep sea fishing, bottom fishing can be arranged through marina.
Fuel
- Diesel and gas at fuel dock in outer harbor; approach at high tide.
- Happy People; at marina; scooters.
- 242-367-8291; Office at Bullocks Harbour
- Dean's
- D&L Snacks
- Marie Pople's
- Nad's Grocery; 242-367-8230.
- Roberts'
- Anthony Wender's
- Happy People; at marina.
- Anthony's Hardware; 242-367-8468.
- Pinder's Supplies.
- Tropical Diversions can fly in parts.
- Great Harbour Cay Marina.
- Ice Cream
- Grace Ice Cream Parlour & Snacks; 242-367-8072.
Laundry
- Great Harbour Cay Marina.
- Terry Winder's; near fuel dock.
Lodging
- Harbour Inn; 242-367-8117 / 8370.
- Tropical Diversions.
Marina & Dockage
- Great Harbour Cay Marina; 242-367-8005 / 8115; VHF Ch-68. Slips, water, electricity, laundry, pool.
Marine Services & Repairs
- Seaview Motors Auto Repair & Marine; 242-367-8187.
- Government Clinic; 242-367-8400. Nurse on staff; a doctor comes in periodically from Bimini.
Navigation
- The harbor is accessed through a narrow rock cut with deep water. Exercise caution on approach for other vessels who may be exiting and for the current.
- DHL courier service; marina office.
- Grace Beauty Salon; 242-367-8072.
- Portia's Beauty & Braiding; 242-367-8305.
- Relly's Book Store & Beauty Salon; 242-367-8074.
- 242-367-8344; Settlement.
- 242-367-8096; Airport.
- 242-367-8293. Mailboat weekly.
- Propane tanks must be sent to Nassau on mailboat for filling.
Restaurant & Bar
- Beach Club Restaurant & Bar; 242-367-8188. Near airport; breakfast and lunch.
- The Tamboo Club; 242-367-8203. Great Harbour Marina.
- The Wharf Shop; 242-367-8768. Great Harbour Marina.
- Until Then Restaurant & Bar; 242-367-8197.
- Water-Gate Restaurant; 242-367-8244.
- Whitewater Restaurants; 242-367-8050. Bullocks Harbour.
- Burnette Cartwright Supplies; 242-337-2346.
- Happy People Gifts; at marina.
- Relly's Book Store & Beauty Salon; 242-367-8074.
- Village straw market.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Taxi
Things to See & Do
- Bonefishing and deep sea fishing can be arranged at the Marina.
- Great Harbour Cay Yacht Club; 242-367-8051. Great Harbour Marina.
- Sailing Club; 242-367-8108.
- Circle Circle Circle; 242-367-8016. Island bus.
- Taxi available; check at marina.
Trash
- Trash bins available at marina, fuel pier, settlement.
VHF Protocol
Water
- RO water available at marina.
- 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