Come to Guana Cay by Boat or Airplane
Travel to Great Abaco, Marsh Harbour Airport or Treasure Cay Airport is an easy flight of about 1 hr. from West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdal, Miami and smaller east coast cities. By boat from the same cities is about 175 miles and 4 to 6 hrs. depending on conditions and size of boat. Boating to Walkers Cay in North Abaco is only 90 miles.
AIRLINES TO MARSH HARBOUR (MHH) - CHARTER FLIGHTS
Florida Costal Cherokee Air
American Eagle Abaco Air
US Airways Yellow Air Taxi
Bahamasair Baer Air
Island Express Air Gate
Continental Gulfstream Lynx Air
Calypso Air Fox Air
Air Florida Dolphin Atlantic
GETTING TO OUT ISLANDS - GREAT GUANA CAY
After you exit customs, taxis will be waiting to take you to the Guana Cay Ferry Dock, a short 10 minute drive through Marsh Harbour. We recommend Joe & Susan Knowles Taxi Service as they are hard working and have extra clean vans, plus they are super nice people and fair on their prices. You can call them before you leave Florida with your estimated arrival time and they will be there waiting and help with luggage etc. Also, if you want to stop at grocery or any other store, they will take you and wait while you shop. There is a GREAT bakery you will pass with fantastic homemade bread...even raisin bread (my favorite) Then on to ferry dock.
Then before you leave Guana Cay, call them from the house and tell them what ferry you'll be on and they will be there for trip to airport. Joe & Susan's phone numbers are: Home :242-367-3127, Joe cell: 242-359-6270, Susan cell: 242-475-6047. Tell them Steve Crandall from Guana Cay recommended them.
GUANA CAY FERRY - Departs Marsh Harbour at:
6:45am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:,30 (5:45pm April-July, check first)
The 30 minute ferry ride from Marsh Harbour to Guana Cay settlement is enjoyable with the beautiful Abaco scenery all around and the Caribbean clear, turquoise waters glistening as the large boat glides through the sea. When the ferry arrives in Guana Cay Settlement, the Lemon Tree House Caretaker, Jackie Roberts, will pick you up on the dock and take you to the house for the start of your wonderful island vacation, When it's time to return home, Jackie will pick you up and get you to the ferry in time to catch your flight.
MARSH HARBOUR FERRY - Departs Guana Cay at:
8:00am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:45pm (6:30pm April-July, check first)
Taxis will be waiting at the ferry dock for the trip to the airport, or make pre-arrangements with Joe or Suan Knowles to meet you.
NEED A BOAT? THE ABACOS HAS ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
To fully enjoy the beauty that is the Abacos with all its fabulous water sports, a boat is the way to see and enjoy it all.For convience, good selection of size and great service, you can rent a boat on Guana Cay at Dive Guana. All docks are shared on the island and Troy Albury from Dive Guana is our neighbor, so he is there to help you with docking when you rent from him. Visit their website and contact Troy or Maria for boats, snorkeling and dive trips: www.diveguana.com
TRAVEL AROUND GUANA CAY IS WALKING OR GOLF CART
Lemon Tree House and Cottage are close to everything, so a golf cart is not necessary, and leisurely walks with lots of pretty waterfront scenery is quite enjoyable. If you want to adventure out farther on the island, you would want to rent a golf cart by the day or week. Contact Donna Sands Golf Cart in advance or when you arrive at:242-365-5195
PLENTY TO EAT AND DRINK
Guana Cay is unspoiled by the rush and commercialization of many vacation islands, but offers the convenience of a fully stocked super market at Guana Harbour Grocery in the Settlement. Fresh fish and lobster, in season, from local fisherman is a treat to get at Milo's Stand and he has the fresh vegetables and fruit to go with it.
Dining out has a variety too with relaxed ocean fun of Nippers Bar & Gril on a sand dune overlooking incredible turquoise waters and white powder sand with great food, island music and swimming pool. For fancier fare, try Orchid Bay fine dining with walls of windows to capture the incredible view onf the Sea of Abaco. Grabbers on the Sea of Abaco at Fishers Bay boasts good food, drinks, music and swimming pool for a real party atmosphere and a beautiful sunset.
