Planning a Trip

Getting There

Marsh Harbour is the most easily accessible point in the Abacos from the U.S. mainland, served by daily flights from Florida.

Getting Around

You won't need a car to get around town, but if you want to explore the rest of the island, you can rent a car for US$70 to US$80 (£35-£40) per day or US$350 to US$400 (£175-£200) per week (be prepared for bad roads, though). In Marsh Harbour, call A&P Rentals at tel. 242/367-2655 to find out whether any vehicles are available.

Rental Wheels of Abaco at Marsh Harbour (tel. 242/367-4643) rents bicycles for US$10 (£5) per day or US$45 (£23) per week, and mopeds for US$45 (£23) per day or US$200 (£100) per week.

Visitor Information

The Abaco Tourist Office is on Queen Elizabeth Drive in the commercial heart of town (tel. 242/367-3067). It's open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Fast Facts

There's a First Caribbean International Bank on Don MacKay Boulevard (tel. 242/367-2152), plus several other banks and a post office (tel. 242/367-2571).

For medication, go to the Chemist Shop Pharmacy, Don MacKay Boulevard (tel. 242/367-3106), open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Dial tel. 911 if you need the police.

Special Events

In early July, Marsh Harbour hosts Regatta Week, the premier yachting event in the Abacos, attracting sailboats and their crews from around the world. Many of the yachters participating in this event stay at the Green Turtle Club. For registration forms and more information, write to Regatta Time, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas, or call Ruth Saunders at tel. 242/367-3202.