Blue Flag Marinas                                      

Cape Eleuthera Marina, Eleuthera, The Bahamas

With glassy blue waters and pristine natural surroundings, Cape Eleuthera Marina is certainly a world class Bahamian Out Island deep water marina located on the Island of Eleuthera.

This resort features 55 slips and moorings, 10-12' of entry,  and a 30' wide x 10' deep flushing channel to ensure no surge within the marina and 100% clarity. 

Guest can enjoy the aromas of the coffee at the Bahama Coffee Company or dine at the Barracudas Beach bar and grille.

While at the marina guest are encouraged to participate in one of the many environmental activities and lectures on conservation and protection of coastal zones, importance of mangroves/wetlands to the environment and on the importance of portable water conservation. 

Come for a weekend or stay for a lifetime!

For more information on this Blue Flag Marina, please visit their website: www.capeeleuthera.com

Atlantis Marina, Paradise Island, The Bahamas

Rivalling the legendary Marina of Monte Carlo, The Atlantis Marina is the premier facility in The Bahamas.  This luxury yacht harbour accommodates vessels up to 220 feet with 63 berths.  The marina also offers a variety of charter services. Guests of the marina enjoy all of the features and services of Atlantis including all of the conservation efforts and activities.

The crystal clear Bahamian waters are home to some of most beautiful—and most threatened—coral sites in the world. Through one of their Blue Adventures tours, visitors can explore some of these spectacular sites and learn more about how scientists and the Kerzner Marine Foundation at Atlantis are working to conserve and restore coral reefs.

Marina guest may also experience the “Keeper Talks”.  This activity takes place two to three times per day and involves the marine aquarium staff feeding the marine life at the resort delivering information about the animals and conservation.  Areas where presentations occur include: predator lagoon, eagle ray pool, moray eel exhibit, and the shark tunnel.  In addition to the “Keeper Talks”, guest may also visit the Dolphin Education facility and participate in discussions on dolphin and ocean conservation. 

To ensure all visiting boaters to the Marina are adhering and practicing proper environmental and safety regulations a booklet entitled Clean Green Boating Principles are distributed upon check-in. 

For more information on this Blue Flag Marina, please visit their website: www.atlantis.com

Old Bahama Bay, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas

Old Bahama Bay Marina was the first marina to achieve Blue Flag status in 2005. This marina, located on Grand Bahama Island, is 56 miles east of West Palm Beach, Fl and is a full-service private marina destination with 72 slips featuring a controlling depth of 8 feet at mean low tide.

One of the only night navigable nautical points of entry, Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Club is approximately one and a half miles from the West End village, which has a population estimated at 2500 and approximately 25 miles west of the city of Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama.

The resort has 73 luxury rooms, 2 restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre, massage parlor and tennis courts.

There are two natural sensitive areas near the marina.  The first of the underwater sea fan bed (Soft Coral) is at Settlement Point just at the south western tip of the Island in about two feet of water at low tide.  The other is Indian Cay, an island about two hundred yards off the north western tip of the island.  This is a habitat for migrating birds, and a nesting site for native birds.
For More Information: www.oldbahamabay.com