Powell Point / Cape Eleuthera

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Note: January 2013. The coffee shop & restaurant has ceased operation. The hotel / resort has ceased operation and units are being offered for sale as condominiums. Cape Eleuthera Marina is continuing operation as a separate entity.

Explorer Chart: EL-19; EL-19A
Airstrip
  • Airstrip located near Deep Creek.
  • Rock Sound Airport; 242-334-2695.
Air Service
  • Bahamasair; 242-334-2124. Service to Nassau twice a day.
  • Continental Gulf Stream; 800-231-0856; 800-525-0280. Service from Newark & Miami.
  • Lynx; 888-; 954-772-9808. Service from Ft. Lauderdale.
  • Souther Air; 242-334-2795; 954-359-8266. Service from Nassau.
  • Twin Air; 242-334-2795; 953-359-8266. Service twice a week from Ft. Lauderdale.
Anchorage
  • There are no good anchorages available near Cape Eleuthera.
Area Information / Tourism
Art Gallery / Art
Bakery
  • Baked goods can be ordered from Cape Eleuthera Marina.
Bank & ATM
Beverage Store
  • Out Island Outfitters; in marina office building. Beer, wine, liquors.
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; info@capeeleuthera.com. Barracuda Waterbike; Vanguard Pico sailboat.; Hobie Cat; 16' Carolina Skiff.
Book Exchange
  • Free book exchange located in Cape Eleuthera Marina office.
BTC / Batelco Office
  • There is a BTC Office in Rock Sound.
Car Rental
  • Contact Marina to arrange for a rental car.
Cell Phone Service
  • Good cell phone service is available in the area.
Church
Cruisers Net
Coffee Shop
Customs & Immigration
  • Customs; 242-334-2112; Rock Sound Airport.
  • Immigration; 242-334-2055; Rock Sound Airport.
  • Arrangements can be made for Customs & Immigration to the marina.
Dinghy Landing
Emergency
Ferry
Fishing
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; sales@capeeleuthera.com. Extensive fishing charter options available exploit the resort's proximity to renowned deep water fishing spots.
Fresh Fish
Fuel
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; info@capeeleuthera.com. Shell diesel at pier; gas nearby.
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
Government / Administrator
Groceries & Produce
  • Cape Eleuthera marina can arrange for groceries.
  • Produce can be delivered to Cape Eleuthera Marina from Nat's Produce, Rock Sound.
  • Out Island Outfitters; in marina office building. Limited groceries available.
Hardware & Lumber
Ice
  • Out Island Outfitters; in marina office building.
Ice Cream
  • Out Island Outfitters; in marina office building.
Internet & WiFi
  • WiFi service is available through the marina for a fee. In 2012 and 2013, service was very intermittent.
Laundry
  • Marina can arrange for laundry service.
Library
Lodging
  • Villa apartments are available for rental.
Mailboat
Marina & Dockage
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; info@capeeleuthera.com. 65-slips; water, electricity. Rates (Dec 2010): $2.50/ft, slip; $0.60/kwh, electricity; $0.45/gal, RO water.
Marine Supplies & Parts
  • Pinder's Marine; VHF Ch-16; Deep Creek. delivers to marinas.
  • AID; Rock Sound
  • Elite; Rock Sound
Marine Services & Repairs
  • Pinder's Marine; VHF Ch-16; Deep Creek. Yamaha dealer; outboard repairs.
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Clinic; 242-334-0077; 242-334-0074. Nurse available 24 hrs.
Moorings
Navigation
Packages & Shipping
  • DHL and FedEx service can be arranged by marina office.
Personal Services
  • "Bahama Mama" babysitting service; contact resort office.
Police
  • 242-334-8207; Deep Creek.
Post Office / Mail
  • Mail addressed to yacht name may be forwarded to marina for pickup.
Propane
  • Tank refills from Rock Sound.
Resort
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; info@capeeleuthera.com. 4500 acre resort; villas; resort facilities for vacations and destination weddings.
Restaurant & Bar
  • Bahama Coffee Company. N side of basin. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Barracuda's Beachside Bar & Grille. Seasonal.
  • Contact marina for takeaway food.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
  • Bahamian Coffee House, N side of basin; gifts & t-shirts.
  • Out Island Outfitters; in marina office building. Straw work available.
Showers
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; dive@capeeleuthera.com. On-site dive shop offers many options.
Taxi
  • Friendly Bob; VHF Ch-16.
  • Contact marina to arrange for a taxi.
Things to See & Do
  • Deep sea fishing, bonefishing: Contact marina.
  • With deep water located just off shore, deep sea fishing is a major attraction for the area. Cape Eleuthera Marina has facilities for fishing tournaments and there are two tournaments held there annually.
  • Extreme watersports; kayaking; windsurfihg; Cape Eleuthera Marina; 242-334-8500; 888-270-9642; info@capeeleuthera.com. Water skiing; Wakeboarding
  • Beach Activities: Beach volleyball, beach badminton, horseshoes, tetherball.
  • Tennis
  • Kayak touring.
  • Windsurfing.
  • Cape Eleuthera Institute; 242-334-8552; info@ceibahamas.or. A world-renown research facility promotes conservation, sustainability, and natural resource management. Contact for tours and programs on: sharks, ocean farming, coral reef surveys, green living, flats ecology and bonefish, prehistoric and historic settlements, and sustainable food production.
  • The Island School of Cape Eleuthera Institute offers a semester program for high school students.
Tides
Trash
  • Trash bins located around marina for guests. Recycle bins available.
  • Trash bins are available in settlements.
Veterinarian
VHF Protocol
Water
  • Cape Eleuthera Marina. RO water.
Weather
  • Marine Weather Center; Daily SSB, webcast, & email forecasts by Chris Parker. Note: Best reception in this area is usually on 4045 KHz USB Simplex at 0630 AST.
  • Bahamas Met Office website provides weather forecast for local areas throughout the Bahamas.

Updated: 20 Jan 12
Topics: 13 Jan 12