Mayaguana

Abraham's Bay, Betsy Bay, Pirate's Well Settlements

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Explorer Chart: MAY-1, MAY-2, MAY-3
Airstrip
  • Mayaguana Airfield; 20º23'N, 73º01'W
Air Service
  • Bahamasair; 339-3020. Service three days a week.
Anchorage
  • Abraham's Bay. Enclosed by reef. W entrance is best.
  • Betsey Bay.
  • Pirate's Well. Enclosed by reef but subject to sells.
Area Information / Tourism
  • Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
Art Gallery / Art
Bakery
Bank & ATM
Beverage Store
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
Book Exchange
BTC / Batelco Office
  • 242-339-3002 / 3203; Fax: 242-339-3636. Abraham's Bay.
  • 242-339-3709. Betsy Bay.
Car Rental
Cell Phone Service
Church
  • Baptist.
  • Jehovah's Witness.
Coffee Shop
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
  • 242-339-3100
  • Officers are based on Inagua. Check with Administrator in their absence.
Dinghy Landing
  • Government jetty; Abraham's Bay. Caution, shallow water.
Emergency
Ferry
Fishing
Fuel
  • Mayaguana Marina Petroleum Center; 242-339-3321; 242-427-1991; VHF Ch-16. Basin can be safely accessed in settled weather only. Caution: mailboats and freighters use basin.
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
  • Baycayner Resort. Scooter rentals; Pirate's Well.
Government / Administration
  • 242-339-3100 / 3050. Offices in Abraham's Bay.
Groceries & Produce
  • Brooks Dry Goods.
  • L&L Grocery Store Take Away & Restaurant; 242-339-3115. Betsy Bay.
  • Lorraine's Variety Store; 242-339-3115. Betsy Bay.
  • Browns Convenience Store. Pirate's Well.
  • Fresh produce from Nassau on mailboat.
Hardware & Lumber
  • Reggie's Guest House; 242-362-1491; VHF Ch-16. Parts can be flown in.
Ice
Ice Cream
Internet & WiFi
Laundry
  • Ask about for locals providing service.
Library
Lodging
  • Baycayner Beach Resort; 242-339-3726. Pirate's Well.
  • Mayaguana Inn; 242-339-3116. Abraham's Bay.
  • Paradise Villas; 242-339-3059. Abraham's Bay.
  • Reggie's Guest House; 242-362-1491; VHF Ch-16.
Library
Mailboat
Marina & Dockage
  • There is no marina facility available on the island.
Marine Supplies & Parts
Marine Services & Repairs
  • Ask about for local mechanics; Captain Brown, Cleveland Brown.
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Government clinic; 242-339-3109. Nurse on staff. Doctor is based in Inagua. Abraham's Bay.
Moorings
Navigation
Packages & Shipping
Personal Services
  • Public restrooms at government jetty.
Police
  • 242-339-3666; "Boys in Blue"; VHF Ch-16. Abraham's Bay.
Post Office / Mail
  • PO located in Abraham's Bay.
  • Mailboat dock located in government basin N of Betsy Bay.
Propane
  • Tanks are sent by mailboat to Nassau for filling.
Resort
  • Baycayner Beach Resort; 242-339-3726. Pirate's Well.
Restaurant & Bar
  • Baycayner Beach Resort; 242-339-3726. Pirate's Well.
  • L&L Grocery Store Take Away & Restaurant; 242-339-3115. Betsy Bay.
  • Paradise Villas.
  • Reggie's.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
  • Ask about for local straw work.
Showers
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Taxi
  • Locals provide service; ask about.
Things to See & Do
  • Sightseeing: ask about for locals who provide service.
Tides
  • Abraham's Bay: The Bahamas Met Office reports that Hight Tide = Nassau + 10 min.; Low Tide = Nassau + 13 min.
Trash
  • Trash bins are available at Government jetty.
Veterinarian
VHF Protocol
Water
  • RO water available in settlements.
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