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New Fuel and Dockage Survey
Hello Explorers, We have just completed our periodic Fuel and Dockage Survey for The Bahamas. Please go to our website...
katefears
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Rules for Bahamas Cruisers in Plain English
Thanks to Basil Smith, Director of the Association of Bahamas Marinas, for clarifying what the new governmental rules really mean for...
katefears
Nov 21, 20201 min read
Update COVID Exuma
PRIME MINISTER STATEMENT ON EXUMA: INTRODUCED MEASURES TO REDUCE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN EXUMA Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis announced...
katefears
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Green Turtle Testing
From the Green Turtle Club: We know this year has been unexpected and there are new rules to navigate, but there has never been a better...
katefears
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Staniel Cay Provides COVID Testing
All of us at Staniel Cay Yacht Club are excited to welcome you back to paradise! Rest assured, we have instilled the highest standard of...
katefears
Nov 4, 20201 min read
New 9th edition Explorer Chartbook Near Bahamas
NEW 9TH EDITION EXPLORER CHARTBOOK NEAR BAHAMAS Lewis Offshore Ltd. is announcing the publication of the latest edition in the Explorer...
katefears
Nov 2, 20201 min read
GREEN TURTLE CLUB REOPENS
Green Turtle Club reopens on October 30, 2020. For more information go to https://greenturtleclub.com/requirements-for-bahamas-customs-2020/
katefears
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Report of cruise ships damaging the seabed near the Berry Islands
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdown of active cruise ships operations in the Bahamas and cruise ships have been allowed to shelter...
katefears
Sep 8, 20202 min read
Bahamas COVID Restrictions to change 8/31
In his press briefing this afternoon, the Prime Minister announced, : • The lock-down on New Providence is to be lifted. • Until August...
katefears
Aug 25, 20203 min read
FCC to weaken GPS reliability
A controversial order by the Federal Communications Commission, which slipped through in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, could threaten...
katefears
Jul 29, 20201 min read
Bahamas Travel Requirements, July 13, 2020
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS PRE-DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL Prior to departing for The Bahamas: STEP 1: Travellers are required to complete an...
katefears
Jul 16, 20202 min read
New Customs Check-out Fee
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net New Customs “check-out” processes have created “another obstacle to...
katefears
Jul 8, 20205 min read
More Bahamas Updates 6/25/20
Below is a link with information on COVID Protocols for those wishing to enter The Bahamas June 15 – 30. https://covid19.gov.bs/travel/ ...
katefears
Jun 25, 20202 min read
More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
Thanks to our friends in The Bahamas who are responding to our request for an update on their facilities and services. The picture gets...
katefears
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses
We at Explorer Chartbooks recently sent out a request for updates from Bahamian services and facilities. We are so pleased with the...
katefears
Jun 6, 20205 min read
Update on Rubis Marine Fuel Stations
FROM RUBIS: Below you will find the updated locations for the marinas currently open: Abaco Marinas: Spanish Cay Treasure Cay Schooner...
katefears
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Update from US Embassy in Nassau
Please click on the link below to find the June 2 update from the US Embassy in Nassau: https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy...
katefears
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Walkers Cay is coming back!
Email Hello All, This is to let you know that Walkers Cay will be coming back and be the sportfish destination again for the Abacos! We...
katefears
Jun 5, 20201 min read


Spanish Wells bridge to Russell Island has collapsed
A REPORT FROM EYEWITNESS NEWS, BAHAMAS– The bridge from Spanish Wells to Russell Island has collapsed, cutting off access to the islands...
katefears
May 6, 20201 min read
Cruising Permit Update
CRUISING PERMIT UPDATE – from the Bahamas Customs Department: “Because of the Emergency Orders that are in place, any vessel in Bahamian...
katefears
May 5, 20201 min read
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