Sophie's Guidebook
Getting to Grand Bahama Island
Daily flights from Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Nassau. There are now also flights from Charlotte, North Carolina. Grand Bahama Airport is about 15 minutes from Coral Beach. It is about a 30$ taxi fare.
Bahamas Air
1000 Palm Bch Intl AirportDaily flights from Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Nassau. There are now also flights from Charlotte, North Carolina. Grand Bahama Airport is about 15 minutes from Coral Beach. It is about a 30$ taxi fare.
The Balearia ferry sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It’s a 3-4 hour trip. (www.booking.baleariacaribbean.com). The port is about a half hour from Coral Beach. About a 60$ taxi ride. You can also ask them to stop off at the grocery store prior to arriving at Coral Beach.
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Baleària Caribbean Passagierterminal
2021 Eller DrThe Balearia ferry sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It’s a 3-4 hour trip. (www.booking.baleariacaribbean.com). The port is about a half hour from Coral Beach. About a 60$ taxi ride. You can also ask them to stop off at the grocery store prior to arriving at Coral Beach.
Sunwing Airlines
Weekly flights from Montreal & Toronto.
Groceries
Solomon's is the closest grocery store to Coral Beach. In the same strip mall you can also find Marco's Pizza and the liquor store. Solomons is about 10 minutes from Coral Beach. It is about 20$ taxi fare.
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Solomon's Super Center Lucaya
Sea Horse RoadSolomon's is the closest grocery store to Coral Beach. In the same strip mall you can also find Marco's Pizza and the liquor store. Solomons is about 10 minutes from Coral Beach. It is about 20$ taxi fare.
Sawyer's Fresh Market
28 Oak StSightseeing
Port Lucaya Marketplace has many bars, shops and restaurants to visit as well as entertainment in the evenings! Check out their Facebook page to see what events are going on during your stay. Port Lucaya is about a 15 -20 minute walk from Coral Beach. It costs about 8-10$ to take a taxi.
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Port Lucaya-Marktplatz
Sea Horse RoadPort Lucaya Marketplace has many bars, shops and restaurants to visit as well as entertainment in the evenings! Check out their Facebook page to see what events are going on during your stay. Port Lucaya is about a 15 -20 minute walk from Coral Beach. It costs about 8-10$ to take a taxi.
Don't forget to stop off at the Garden Cafe, for Sunday brunch or a light meal, surrounded by a waterfall, trees and local wildlife!
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Garden of the Groves
Don't forget to stop off at the Garden Cafe, for Sunday brunch or a light meal, surrounded by a waterfall, trees and local wildlife!
Food scene
Right on site at Coral Beach is the Laroc Grill. A favorite hangout for a reasonably priced lunch, dinner or drinks by the water with friends. Planning a fishing trip? Laroc will cook your fish for you to enjoy on their terrace, for a small fee. They have also opened a small convenience store.
Laroc Bar & Grill
Right on site at Coral Beach is the Laroc Grill. A favorite hangout for a reasonably priced lunch, dinner or drinks by the water with friends. Planning a fishing trip? Laroc will cook your fish for you to enjoy on their terrace, for a small fee. They have also opened a small convenience store.
Located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. Zorba's is a local favourite that offers breakfast, lunch and supper. Be sure to stop by for a fish gyro and other Greek / Bahamian / American specialties! Their cafe offers iced & hot coffees & many desserts.
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Zorba's Greek Restaurant
Sea Horse RoadLocated in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. Zorba's is a local favourite that offers breakfast, lunch and supper. Be sure to stop by for a fish gyro and other Greek / Bahamian / American specialties! Their cafe offers iced & hot coffees & many desserts.
Located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. A local favorite for quality food served on their waterfront terrace. Flying Fish is a must on Sunday nights for their live music entertainment! Be sure to reserve your spot.
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Flying Fish GastroBar
Located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. A local favorite for quality food served on their waterfront terrace. Flying Fish is a must on Sunday nights for their live music entertainment! Be sure to reserve your spot.
Located in the Lucayan Shopping Center, Marco's is a great spot to pick up a pizza. They also offer delivery services
Marco's Pizza
Sea Horse DriveLocated in the Lucayan Shopping Center, Marco's is a great spot to pick up a pizza. They also offer delivery services
Upscale Bahamian dining located on Taino beach. Taino beach is about a 10 minute drive from Coral Beach.
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The Stoned Crab Restaurant
Upscale Bahamian dining located on Taino beach. Taino beach is about a 10 minute drive from Coral Beach.
Located on Taino Beach. Head on over to Smith's point to join their weekly fish fry. Every Wednesday as of 6pm. A great meal, music & dancing. It’s about a 10 minute drive from Coral Beach.
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Smith's Point Fish Fry Home
Located on Taino Beach. Head on over to Smith's point to join their weekly fish fry. Every Wednesday as of 6pm. A great meal, music & dancing. It’s about a 10 minute drive from Coral Beach.
Offers lunch & cocktails on beautiful Fortune Beach. Banana Bay is about a 10-15 minute car ride from Coral Beach.
Banana Bay
Fortune Bay DriveOffers lunch & cocktails on beautiful Fortune Beach. Banana Bay is about a 10-15 minute car ride from Coral Beach.
In the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Bootleg Chocolates is owned by a mom & her daughter. Handmade chocolates with European & Bahamian flavours. Also the greatest iced coffees and ice cream sandwiches which you can enjoy on their terrace or for take out.
Bootleg Chocolates
In the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Bootleg Chocolates is owned by a mom & her daughter. Handmade chocolates with European & Bahamian flavours. Also the greatest iced coffees and ice cream sandwiches which you can enjoy on their terrace or for take out.
Located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. Lively restaurant popular for happy hour. They serve Mexican fusion cuisine.
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Agave Lucaya
Sea Horse RoadLocated in the Port Lucaya Marketplace. Lively restaurant popular for happy hour. They serve Mexican fusion cuisine.
Enjoy a drink on the water front at the Pelican Bay Hotel with one of their savoury meat pies.
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Bones Bar
266 Sea Horse RdEnjoy a drink on the water front at the Pelican Bay Hotel with one of their savoury meat pies.
Located in the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Cozy & romantic restaurant, serving quality Italian cuisine.
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Cappuccino's Italian Ristorante
Sea Horse RoadLocated in the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Cozy & romantic restaurant, serving quality Italian cuisine.
Overlooking the harbour in the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Pizza & other Italian dishes cooked in their wood fired oven.
L’Elmo di Ottone (Formerly The Brass Helmet)
Overlooking the harbour in the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Pizza & other Italian dishes cooked in their wood fired oven.
Tours
The Bahamas Distilling Company LTD
A small batch rum distillery open for tours & tastings.
A coral reef restoration center . You can take a tour of their facilities & witness the techniques being used to grow & restore coral.
Coral Vita Coral Farm
A coral reef restoration center . You can take a tour of their facilities & witness the techniques being used to grow & restore coral.
In the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Explore the Bahamas maritime traditions. Amazing collection of recovered treasures. Tour guides are very knowledgeable.
Bahamas Maritime Museum
In the Port Lukaya Marketplace. Explore the Bahamas maritime traditions. Amazing collection of recovered treasures. Tour guides are very knowledgeable.
In the Port Lukaya Marina. Unexso offers a variety of diving, dolphin experiences and a retail store.
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Unexso
1 Sea Horse RoadIn the Port Lukaya Marina. Unexso offers a variety of diving, dolphin experiences and a retail store.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Dependable taxi driver
Queenie's Elite Co
Queenie Gibson: 242-477-8284 or 818-0004 (US Line)
Email: queenieandcotaxi@hotmail.com
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Water
Grand Bahama Island has a new reverse osmosis water treatment plant. The water is safe to drink with no after taste. We also provide filtered water. Otherwise, you can purchase water at the grocery store.
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Food
The Bahamas imports all food & provisions, so do expect to pay a bit more than you would in the USA. Do feel free to pack some favorite snacks & coffee from home.
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Bahamian culture
The Bahamian people will greet you warmly everywhere you go. The island is quite safe for tourists. Nonetheless, we advise our guests to take the same precautions as they would at home.
Was einpacken?
What to pack
The island dress code is casual & comfortable. Bring comfortable walking shoes for walks on the beach & into town. Most of the walk into the Port Lucaya Marketplace is on grass.
Verkehrsmittel
Car rental
Bullseye Car Rental offers affordable rates & great customer service. 242-373-2277 or email: carrentals.bullseye@gmail.com
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Restaurants
Check the web sites for restaurant hours. They may be closed Mondays & Tuesdays & they often close at 9:00pm. Reservations are often necessary.
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Lucaya watersports
Activities for the whole family; water sports, snorkeling, tours. Check out their web site.