Travel Information
Getting to Exuma
There are only two ways to get to the Exumas- By boat or air.
Commercial Airlines
If you are traveling by commercial airlines please click here
to go to our "Getting
To the Exumas" page.
Private Plane
Exuma International Airport has a new tower (118.0), a new
8,000 ft. runway with VOR/DME (112.2), ADF (328), improved navigationaids,
100 octane aviation fuel and Jet-A fuel available daily. Private pilots
can call Peace & Plenty directly from the air on UHF frequency 12.8
for reservations and information.
Transportation on Island
Rental Cars
There are several rental car agencies on Exuma (no International Companies).
There are two agencies at the airport and several in town. Most cars are
several years old and are compacts. Rates are about $60-$80 per day.
Taxis
There are a number of very good taxis and very accommodating taxi drivers
in Exuma. Rates are set. One way from the airport to George Town is $25
for one or two; $5 each extra. Airport to Barre Terre is $60 for two.
Boats
15' and 17' Boston Whalers can be rented at Minn's Water Sports for about
$65-$80 per day plus gas.
Other Travel Information
Travel Documents
You will need to have a current passport to get into the Bahamas. Birth
certificates are no longer accepted. For all expedition trips we recommend
having a copy of your passport to carry with you on the kayak or sailing
trip- leave the original with your extra items/suitcases in George Town.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is recommended in case of emergencies. Check out Independent
Traveler for information on what type of insurance you may need and
companies that offer travel insurance. For an excellent article about
travel insurance with explanations and other referrals check www.independenttraveler.com/resources.
Banking
The Scotia Bank has a branch in George Town. They have an ATM machine,
and most bank services.
Holidays & Sundays
There are a number of Bahamian Holidays, and all stores and services except
hotels and restaurants are usually closed on those Holidays. The same
is true on Sundays in Exuma. If you plan to arrive in the Bahamas on a
Sunday or a holiday, please note that the grocery stores and other stores
WILL NOT BE OPEN.
Exchange Rate/Money
The Bahamian Dollar fluctuates with the US dollar, so the exchange rate
is 1:1. Most Bahamian stores and services accept either Bahamian or US
currency. Note, however, that there is a .5% exchange fee at the bank.
Travelers checks are accepted most places.
Costs
Virtually everything must be brought into Exuma by plane or boat. There
is a heavy customs tax which further adds to the cost of goods (35-45%
is the average). By the time you buy something in the store here, it may
be twice what you pay in the US. Good buys can be found at the straw market,
where local handmade and Nassau goods are sold. While there are several
modest hotels which charge less than $100 per night for a room, they are
the exception. Expect modest lodging to go from $70 to $100 per night;
first class from $120-$200 per night, and luxury above $200 per night.
Restaurant meal ranges: Breakfast $5-$8, Lunch $6-$10 and Dinner $10-$30.
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