Freeport, Bahamas

Yacht Delivery to Freeport, The Bahamas

The Bahamas are a nation of islands and cays blessed with sunny skies, powder-white and pink-sand beaches and incredibly-clear aqua-blue waters. Our boat shipping services can get your yacht, catamaran or sailing vessel there in-style and with complete safety. The Islands of the Bahamas are an archipelago of about 700 islands and 2,400 uninhabited islets and cays lying 50 mi off the east coast of Florida. They extend for about 760 mi (1,223 km). Only about 30 of the islands are inhabited; the most important is New Providence (80 sq mi; 207 sq km), on which the capital, Nassau, is situated. Other islands include Grand Bahama where Freeport is located and the drop-off point where Dockwise Yacht Transport will safely deliver your yacht, Abaco, Eleuthera, Andros, Cat Island, and San Salvador (or Watling's Island). Boat shipping. Dockwise is a smart way to transport your vessel to the waters you wish to explore without consuming the additional time or fighting the high seas of getting your boat there.

Tourism Office

Grand Bahama Tourist Office
International Bazar
Freeport
Grand Bahama
Tel: 242-352-8044
Internet: www.bahamas.com

General Information Bahamas

Area: 13,940 sq km; slightly larger than the State of Connecticut
Population: 303,770
Population density: 23 per sq (km)
Capital City: Nassau
Language: English is the official language
Religion: Christianity is the main religion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of God, Methodist, etc.
Time: GMT -5
Electricity: 120V 60Hz
Currency: Bahamian Dollar
Country Code: +1 242
IDD Access Code: 001

How to get there

(Bahamas) Freeport International Airport

Address
PO Box F-40916, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas

Airport Code: FPO
Country Code: 242
Telephone: 352 6020
Number of Terminals: 2
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)

Location
The airport is situated on Grand Bahama Island, 5km (3 miles) north of downtown Freeport.

Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are within a short walking distance of each other.

Driving Directions
From the centre of Freeport, take the East Mall Drive or the West Mall Drive north to The Mall and follow signs to the airport. Coming from the west, take Queens Highway and take the airport exit north of Freeport. From the east, take the Grand Bahama Highway and take the airport exit to the north of Freeport.

Car Parking
There are parking spaces available in front of the terminals.

Car Hire
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Public Transport
- Road
- Shuttle: Some hotels and resorts provide shuttle service to the airport. Please contact the hotels direct.
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings 24 hours a day. To order a taxi, call the Grand Bahama Taxi Union (tel: 352 7101).

Information and Help Desks
There is an information and help desk in the international terminal.

Airport Facilities
- Money and communications: ATMs and a post office are available at the airport.
- Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and bar in the international terminal.
- Shopping: There are several shops in the terminal building, including duty-free shops.
- Luggage: Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the airline or to the airport information desk.
- Other facilities: A medical emergency clinic is located at the airport.

Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but these can be found at some hotels around the island. Extensive events and meetings facilities are available at the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin).

Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The terminal buildings are accessible to disabled travellers. There are toilets for wheelchair users. Accessible taxis are available for transport to and from the airport.

Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Island Palm Resort (tel: 352 6648; www.islandpalm.com) is located in central Freeport, just 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the airport. Best Western Castaways Resort & Suites (tel: 352 6682; www.castaways-resort.com) is 3.5km (2.2 miles) from the airport. The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin) is also nearby.

Airlines:
AirTran Airways: www.airtran.com
American Airlines: www.aa.com
Bahamasair: www.bahamasair.com
Continental Airlines: www.continental.com
Delta Air Lines: www.delta.com
Yellow Air Taxi: www.yellowairtaxi.com
Florida Coastal Airlines: www.floridacoastalairlines.com
SkyKing: www.skyking.tc
Spirit Airlines: www.spiritair.com
US Airways: www.usair.com

Weather

The Islands of The Bahamas enjoy the idyllic climate most people associated with tropic seas. The temperatures seldom drop below 60 degrees (F), or rise above 90 degrees (F). Most of the rain comes in brief summer showers. The surrounding sea normally ranges from the low 80's in the summer, to about 74 degrees (F) in midwinter.

Marinas

Port Lucaya Marina
P.O. Box F-41322, Freeport,
Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas
Tel.: (242) 373-9090/ 1/ 2
Fax: (242) 373-5884
Email: info@portlucayamarina.com

The Lucayan Marina
P.O. Box F-43234
Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas
Tel: (242)-373-7616
Fax: (242)-373-7630
E-mail: newhope@batelnet.bs

Ocean Reef Yacht Club
54 Bahama Reef Blvd.
P.O. Box F-42695
Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas
Tel: (242)-373-4662
Fax: (242)-373-8621
E-mail: oceanreef@coralwave.com

Old Bahama Bay
P.O. Box F-42546
Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas
Tel: (242)-350-6500/800-444-9469
Fax: (242)-346-6546
E-mail: info@oldbahamabay.com

Port Lucaya Marina
Seahorse Road
P.O. Box F-43233
Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Bahamas
Tel: (242)-373-9090
Toll Free: 800-582-2921/800-Lucaya1
Fax: (242)-373-5884