Planning a trip to Marsh Harbour
Getting There
Marsh Harbour is the most easily accessible point in the Abacos from the U.S. mainland, served by daily flights from Florida.
Visitor Information
The Abaco Tourist Office, on Queen Elizabeth Drive, in the commercial heart of town (tel. 242/367-3067), is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Special Events
In July, Marsh Harbour hosts Regatta Time in Abaco, the premier yachting event in the Abacos, attracting sailboats and their crews from around the world. Many of the yachters stay at the Green Turtle Club. For registration forms and information, call Ruth Saunders (tel. 242/367-3202) or check out www.regattatimeinabaco.com.
Getting Around
You won't need a car to get around town, but if you want to explore the rest of Great Abaco Island, you can rent one for $70 to $95 per day or $350 to $400 per week (be prepared for bad roads, though). Call A & P Rentals, Marsh Harbour (tel. 242/367-2655; www.aandpautorentals.com), to find out whether any vehicles are available. Rental Wheels, in Abaco, Marsh Harbour (tel. 242/367-4643; www.rentalwheels.com), rents bicycles for $10 per day or $45 per week; mopeds go for $45 per day or $200 per week.
Fast Facts
The First Caribbean International Bank is on Don MacKay Boulevard (tel. 242/367-2152; www.firstcaribbeanbank.com), where you'll also find several other banks as well as a post office (tel. 242/367-2571). For medication, go to the Chemist Shop Pharmacy, Don MacKay Boulevard (tel. 242/367-3106), open Monday through Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Dial tel. 911 if you need the police.