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Frequently Asked Questions
Trips have to start/end on a Wednesday or Saturday
Bahamasair flies from Nassau to Spring Point on Wednesdays and Saturdays so this dictates your start/stop day!. The flight departs Nassau at 9:15 am. Departure time from Spring Point is 10:20 am. The flight is 1 hour. Round trip airfare from Nassau to Spring Point is $210. Your will go through airport security for travel within the Bahamas, so get to the airport early.
Passport
The US government passed a law earlier this year making it mandatory for all US citizens traveling to the Bahamas and the Caribbean to have a valid US passport or you will be denied re-entry to the US
Vaccination
A vaccination against yellow fever is required ONLY if you are arriving from an infected area. No special shots are required.
Tourist Card
Upon entry into the Bahamas you will complete a tourist information card. A copy will be given to you, do not loose it; upon departure you will surrender it.
Departure Tax and Customs
There is no sales tax in the Bahamas, however there is a departure tax of $15.
Customs, Duties and Taxes - United States visitors can take home $600 worth of duty free goods; the next $1000 is taxed at 10%. For more specific information and specific regulations check with your country's customs office.
Time Zone
The Bahamas is in the Eastern United States Time Zone
Special Needs
The mail boat /supply boat arrives at Acklins Island once a week on Wednesdays. If you have special dietary needs please let us know well in advance of your arrival so we may accommodate your request. Bring everything with you that you will need for your stay. For the adventurous minded soul the mail boat has passenger accommodations. The trip from Nassau takes approximately 24 hours and arrives at Spring Point - check with us for schedules.
Food and Drink
Food and water are safe in the Bahamas. During your stay all meals are prepared for you. Bottled water and soft drinks are complimentary and beer can be purchased by the bottle at the lodge. The beer of the Bahamas is Kalik, 5% alc./vol. (www.kalik.com). Any other beverages should be brought with you.
Language
The Bahamian national language is English.
Money
The US dollar is at a par with the Bahamian dollar. The US dollar is accepted all over the Bahamas so there is no need to exchange your money. Cash should be used for anything purchased at the lodge. Credit cards are not accepted at the lodge.
Electricity
Electricity is 120-volts/60 cycles, which is compatible with all US appliances.
Phone
There is a pubic telephone in the main lodge. Telephone calls can be received. An international telephone card can be purchased prior to your arrival or in Nassau.
Internet
No Internet connection is currently available.
Getting to Acklins Island
The major transportation hub in the Bahamas is the city of Nassau. From Nassau book a flight on Bahamasair, the major air carrier for the Bahamas, tel: (242-377-5505) 1-800-937-4477. You can book an electronic ticket online at www.bahamasair.com
Flight from the West coast of the United States can appear to take a while because of the time zone changes. There is a 3-hour difference from the West coast. Make your plane reservations well in advance of your booking dates to insure your dates and schedule.
The airport on Acklins Island is called Spring Point. Bahamasair flies to Spring Point on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flight departs Nassau at 9:15 am. Departure time from Spring Point is 10:20 am. The flight is 1 hour. Round trip airfare from Nassau to Spring Point is $210. Your will go through airport security for travel within the Bahamas, so get to the airport early.
Staying in Nassau A quick search of the Internet or any of the major Bahamian portal sites will give you quite an extensive list of places to stay in Nassau with a wide range of prices. If you are looking for a place to stay close to the airport that is reasonable priced you might want to consider Orange Hill Inn. Orange Hill Inn, (242) 327-7157, www.orangehill.com, info@orangehill.com The cost of a taxi to Orange Hill Inn is around $10.
Nassau
Should you want to extend your Bahamian experience and enjoy some of the culture and history of the Bahamas and/or play in the sun and partake in the nightlife you may want to spend time visiting Nassau.
Nassau, the nation's capital, is the principal stop in the Bahamas, the hub for travel to the various islands, the major cruise ship destination and is a mecca for water play sports. Outdoor activities in Nassau include diving and snorkeling, bicycle tours, horseback riding, tennis, golf, boat and reef trips, water skiing, and wind surfing.
Learn about some of the Bahamas past by visiting the historic monuments, museums and gardens. Bring your walking shoes and visit Fort Charlotte, Government House, Pompey Museum and the Queens Staircase. Since Nassau is the major cruise ship destination there is an abundance of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and coffee houses
Web sites that can provide more information include www.bahamas-out-island.com, www.grand-bahamas.com and www.bahamas.com / www.opm.gov.bs - government web site
Travel By Boat To Grey's Point
If you are touring the Bahamas by boat or have a private boat and would like to fish with us please contact us. We can pilot you to a safe harbor within a short distance of our lodge. Guides and dining are available upon request.
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