Bahamas Guide

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
HotelLong Island

Galliot Cay, Long Island
Toll Free (800) 663 7090
Tel (242) 338 5273
Fax (242) 338 6013
capesm@direcway.com

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort is located 160 miles southeast of Nassau on Long Island, situated in a gently curving bay. Christopher Columbus first spotted Cape Santa Maria in 1492, claiming the Cape to be the most delightful thing in the world. The four miles of white sandy beach become your playground for relaxing. The casually elegant atmosphere offers unspoiled seclusion and becomes a true escape from outside pressures. The accommodations at Cape Santa Maria (20 private villas), just steps from the ocean, are complete with screened verandas and outstanding views. They are simple and uncomplicated. No telephones, televisions or fax machines in your rooms, just open space and quit simplicity. With world-class fishing, stunning diving, and miles of untouched beach - the Cape has something for everyone.

Additional Information:
If you're an angler at heart, prepare for a spectacular fishing adventure at Cape Santa Maria. Long Island boasts outstanding sea life and fishing; the Cape is well situated to offer diverse fishing experiences for both expert and novice anglers. For those who are looking to hunt for big game fish and reel in some deep-sea bounty, try the deep-sea fishing trips and the hook into the Blue Marlin, black, blue and yellow fin tuna. The wahoo heads teh crop of Bahamian game fish stars. They average 20 to 30 pounds, but wahoo in the 50 - 80 pounds range are not uncommon. Cape Santa Maria also offers reef-fishing trips for those who prefer to cast and troll in shallower waters and bonefishing in the spring and summer months.
The 7,600 square foot Beach House punctuates the landscape, offering modern conveniences for guests. The restaurant, located on the upper floor overlooking the bay, provides Bahamian and Continental cuisine featuring fresh local seafood. The cocktail bar is located on the ground floor and is a great place to meet for after dinner drinks to share fish stories and vacation highlights.
No. of Rooms: 20
Closest Airport: Stella Maris
Distance to Airport: 5 miles
Check-in/Check-out: 3pm/in-11am/out
Accepted Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX

Gems At Paradise Private Beach Resort
HotelLong Island

Clarence Town, Long Island
Tel (242) 337 3016 | (242) 337 3019
Fax (242) 337 3021
gemsatparadise@batelnet.bs

Across the picturesque little harbour from Flying Fish Marina, near the island's most popular restaurants and bars, and just 13.3 miles from Deadman's Cay Airport, Gems At Paradise Private Beach Resort is the perfect place to enjoy the serenity of one of the unique Bahamian Out Islands in luxurious splendor, sheltered from the stress of the outside world. Here you will awake to a view that tantalizes the senses, smell fresh tropical breezes and exotic flowers, hear crystal aquamarine waves gently lapping the beach outside your balcony as you luxuriate on fine cotton sheets on a custom made orthopedic mattress amidst our Island Treasures, Cairo, Bennington Cottage or Old World Bedroom Collections. After a good night's sleep, dine overlooking the beach and castaway cays in style reminiscent of Ernest Hemingway on made-to-order Bahamian or continental breakfast cuisine. Then take a stroll along a pink sand beach or go for an invigorating swim just outside your room. For the more adventurous, swim in a blue hole teeming with exotic marine life. Take an afternoon bone fishing or on a deep sea fishing trip, kayak, or snorkel around the harbour or siesta in the hammocks under palm trees on the beach. Ready to taste true Bahamian food? Visit area restaurants then view our culture - past and present in the Long Island Museum, or tour the 80 plus miles which encompass Long Island with detours to secluded beach hideaways. For those who still need to make a living, book an ocean view conference room. There'll still be time for fun.

Additional Information: No. of Suites: 3 one-bedroom condos & 1 two-bedroom suite. Condos & suite only classes of accommodation with personal kitchens enclosed.
No. of Rooms: 16
Closest Airport: Deadman's Cay (LGI)
Check-in/Check-out: 1:00PM EST/11:30AM EST (flexible with advance notice) Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable deposit requirement of 1 nights' stay plus tax for confirmation. If reservation is cancelled within 72 hours of scheduled arrival, deposit is redeemable for three months subject to management notification. Accepted Credit Cards: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Novus, Discover

Getting There: From Nassau, there are two airlines that service Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI): Bahamasair offers daily regular scheduled flights (www.Bahamasair.com) and Southern Air offers charter service (contact: (242) 377-2014/5 for schedule). Other options include travelling on American Eagle or Continental Connection to Georgetown, Exuma and then chartering Island Wings (Long Island charter (242) 338-0028) to LGI. For details on pricing and scheduling please contact the airlines directly. Gems At Paradise provides complimentary transportation from LGI (13.3 miles) to the resort. Shuttle reservation required.

Stella Maris Resort Club
HotelLong Island

Marketing Office:
Stella Maris Mktg. Inc.
1100 Lee Wagener Blvd, Suite 310
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Toll Free (800) 426 0466
Tel (242) 338 2051 | (242) 338 2053
Fax (242) 338 2052
smresort@batelnet.bs

Welcome to Stella Maris Resort Club! Here you will uncover amazing snorkeling, scuba diving, superb fishing - whether for the elusive 'bones' or trophy big game - and some of The Bahamas' most beautiful and secluded beaches. Stella Maris Resort offers hotel rooms, 1, 2, 3 & 4-bedroom bungalows - nightly, weekly - with full hotel services, or as vacation rentals. The resort is set amidst a magnificent palm grove, within a stone's throw of the Atlantic shore and surrounded by the quiet settlement of Stella Maris. There are three swimming pools, two small beaches (50 and 200 yds.) nearby and five more (500 to 1500 yds.) in the area. The Clubhouse has a full restaurant, bar/lounge, game room, boutique, patios and gardens. Daytime water activities include superb snorkeling and scuba diving, outstanding bone fishing, excellent reef fishing and exciting game fishing all along the two shorelines! Plus there is tennis and motorbikes or rental cars for exploring. Hotel guests enjoy free daily morning/afternoon land excursions, daily west coast beach excursions, a twice-weekly boat cruise, biking, sunfish sailing, kayaking. Nighttime activities include entertainment by a guitarist and 'rake and scrape' band, beach cook-outs, cave parties, moonlight cruises, nature slide shows, historical presentations, a Rum Punch Party, cable TV and video movies in the Game Room.

Additional Information:
No. of Suites: 18 - 1, 2, 3 & 4-bedroom cottages, some with private pool
No. of Rooms: 24

Lochabar Beach Lodge Ltd.
HotelLong Island

Clarence Town, Long Island
Tel (242) 337 3123 | (242) 337 0400
Fax (242) 337 3123 | (242) 337 6556
lochabar@hotmail.com

Where you really can get away from it all! When was the last time you were awakened by the singing of island birds or lulled to sleep by nothing but an ocean breeze?
A place such as Lochabar Beach Lodge is hard to find and even harder to leave. We offer: wedding planning, air-conditioned rooms, bonefishing, snorkeling, beachcombing, blue water fishing, tarpon fishing, guides, relaxation, diving, cave exploration, sunbathing and swimming.
The lodge is a small and private three unit guest house situated directly on the beach 2 miles south of Clarence Town (about 5 minutes drive). The lodge consists of two downstairs units and one upstairs apartment. The lodge also overlooks one of the island's two "blue holes". The downstairs unit is a one-bedroom apartment with a complete kitchen, living room, king-sized bedroom and a full bath. This unit rents for $150.00 nightly or $1000.00 weekly.
All rates are for two person occupancy and there is also a 10% room tax. A deposit is required for all reservations and we do accept credit cards. There is a 4% charge on all credit card transactions.

Ritchie's Villas & Inn Bonefishing Lodge
HotelLong Island

Ritchie's' Villas is located in the settlement of Deadman's Cay on the picturesque island of long Island. This eco-touristic resort is on the southwest coast in the vicinity of one of the world's greatest bone-fishing flats. We provide you with a home away from home, offering very economical rental arrangements for daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal stays. Our location is ideal for fishing, bird watching, vacation, sabbaticals, retirement, business or research purposes (great for archaeological research).
Our lodge has eight fully air-conditioned bedrooms with two double beds in each room, a self contained one-bedroom villa with two single beds, and a self-contained two bed/two bath unit which is ideal for a family.

Additional Information:
Getting Here: We are located just one mile (as the crow flies) from the Deadman's Cay Airport - five minutes by car.
Number of Rooms: 9

Alfred's Restaurant & Bar & Ice-cream Parlour
RestaurantLong Island

Anca's Away Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantLong Island

Clean, local restaurant located on Queen's Highway serving a variety of good native dishes including: chicken, fish, ribs, macoroni, peas 'n rice, cole slaw, potato salad. Dress is casual, reservations are not needed. Stop by anytime for a meal or two.

Comments: Bahamian Cuisine

Chez Pierre Restaurant
RestaurantLong Island

Milles Bay, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 8809 | (242) 464 2181
anne@chezpierrebahamas.com

Chez Pierre Restaurant offers a unique blend of Continental and Caribbean cuisine, a large variety of "a la carte" dishes and a nice wine selection. Owners Pierre and Anne use the freshest local seafoods and fish to bring you new creations daily. The restaurant has a peaceful, natural setting, overlooking a magnificent beach and sea. Dress is casual and reservations are recommended.

Comments: Bahamian, Continental and Caribbean Cuisine

Club Washington Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantLong Island

A very nice restaurant, located in MsKann's Long Island, on the main road. Serving native dishes including: Peas 'n rice, Long Island mutton, stewed/steamed fish, cracked conch, soups, fried/steamed/baked chicken. Dress code casual.

Comments: Bahamian Cuisine

Max's Conch Bar & Grill, Deadman's Cay
RestaurantLong Island

All visitors to Long Island should visit this very cute, very quaint Bahamian Conch Shack for their taste of Long Island's best conch salad. Other specialty dishes include: jerk chicken/pork, grilled conch, fish, peas 'n rice, soups. This open air restaurant is located on the main road in Deadman's Cay. It is very casual and reservations are not needed.

Comments: Bahamian Cuisine

Stella Maris Resort Club
RestaurantLong Island

The food at Stella Maris Resort has been called excellent. Few out island hotel/resorts match our combination of quality and choice; European and Bahamian Chefs prepare Bahamian, American and Continental "formal" restaurant fare as well as a delightful range of lounge-patio-service-styled "casual" dishes, including many Bahamian specialties. All allowances are made for "light eating" as well as for children's, vegetarian and dietary meals.

Comments: Bahamian & Continental Cuisine

Columbus Harbour
Beaches & Parks (Activity Beach)Long Island

Northern Long Island This one-mile, completely protected, shallow inner bay is great for children; plus there are two further half-mile outer beaches, featuring coral heads and often good shelling, superb snorkeling at end of the inner bay and off both outer bays. For snorkeling, fair weather is required. Christopher Columbus is said to have rowed into this bay on his first New World voyage!

Deal's Beach
Beaches & Parks (Activity Beach)Long Island

This beach is located along the island's main road (no traffic problems). It is 2 miles long, with a beautiful shallow bay, great for beach walking, wading, swimming, snorkeling and sailing on 'Sunfish' type boats. There is also a barbeque grill, a picnic table and benches. Pine trees provide lots of shade.

Cape Santa Maria Bay and Beach
Beaches & Parks (Secluded Beach)Long Island

Northern Long Island This is unquestionably one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with pure-white, powdery sand, stretching about three miles. Cape Santa Maria is at the island's northern tip, about 15 minutes from Stella Maris, and was named by Christopher Columbus for one of his ships. The beach is in a protected bay that faces northwest. It is mostly calm and, even with strong inland winds, it is still swimmable and enjoyable. Towards its western end, there are three snorkel areas right off the beach: a mild shallow sea garden; shallow rock/low coral formations around the final western rock-point; and "Rainbow Reef," a very pretty shore rock and coral reef, ideal for snorkelers in fair weather. There are also outer reefs and coral heads. A beach reserve and cabana provides shelter from the sun. Complimentary transportation to the beach is provided for guests staying at Stella Maris Resort .

Love Beaches
Beaches & Parks (Secluded Beach)Long Island

A beautiful large, perfect 'nature swimming pool', completely protected except in severe weather - great for children of all ages. Pretty 'miniature' snorkeling. Continuing South: Plus 6 more beaches, average length each 1/3 - 1/2 mile - mostly open, with some partially protected coves, some occasional outer rocks, all allowing bathing, swimming and snorkeling off the beach in calm weather. Pink coarse sand. All great for beachcombing! Usually completely secluded.

Millerton's School Beach
Beaches & Parks (Secluded Beach)Long Island

This beach is located on the West Coast (leeside) about 10 minutes from Stella Maris. It has a secluded bay, lots of small shells, yellow/white soft sand and is about 1 mile long. A small island, just 200 yards off shore, has shallow water and is perfect for snorkeling - great for children of all ages.

Churches
ChurchesLong Island

Stella Maris Resort Club
Marinas & Harbours (Marinas)Long Island

Tel (242) 338 2055
Fax (242) 338 2052
Stella Maris Marketing Inc.
1100 Lee Wagener Blvd., Suite 310
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315
Tel (800) 426 0466 | (954) 359 8238
Fax (954) 359 8238
info@stellamarisresort.com

Stella Maris Marina is the southernmost full-service marina in The Islands of The Bahamas and is owned and operated by Stella Maris Inn Limited (Stella Maris Resort Club). All Marina guests are welcome to use the hotel's facilities and to participate in all of its activities. Approach: 5' low tide and 7' high tide. Marina Basin: 6 1/2' low tide and 9' high tide. The waters surrounding Long Island offer World Class Scuba Diving and outstanding Snorkeling! We are also very well known for our superb Bone Fishing, Flats and Deep Sea Fishing!

Bahamasair
Scheduled Air ServiceLong Island

Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Islands of The Bahamas, provides daily direct service from Nassau to the islands. There are also regular flights from Florida to some islands.
From: Nassau To: Deadman's Cay, Long Island - 1 flight daily
From: Nassau To: Stella Maris, Long Island - 1 flight daily

Southern Air
Scheduled Air ServiceLong Island

Abaco Air
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Tel (242) 367 2266
Fax (242) 367 3256
reservations@abacoaviationcentre.com

Providing charter service to all destinations in The Bahamas, Florida and The Turks & Caicos Islands. Also available are scheduled flights into Nassau, North Eleuthera and Moore's Island from Marsh Harbour.

Airstream Ltd
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Bimini Island Air Charter
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Tel (954) 938 8991
Fax (954) 938 9524
Cell (305) 992 4674
sales@flybia.com

Bimini Island Air, Inc. was founded in January 1993 and has been flying to the Out Islands of The Bahamas ever since. In addition to our scheduled flights, we provide charter service to the following islands: Bimini, Abaco, Andros, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana and San Salvador.

Caribbean Aviation
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Cherokee Air
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Tel (242) 367 3450
Fax (242) 367 3451
info@cherokeeair.com

Servicing the Islands of The Bahamas and Southeastern Florida with charters since 1987. Also providing scheduled flights into North Eleuthera and South Florida.

Diving Safaris Ltd
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Four Way Charter
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Leair Charter Ltd
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Professional Air Charter
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

1835 South Perimeter Road, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309
Toll Free (888) 938 9508
Tel (954) 938 9508
Fax (954) 938 9509
info@professionalaircharter.com

Sky Unlimited Ltd
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Stella Maris Resort Air Service
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Stella Maris, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 2051/3
Fax (242) 338 2052
smresort@batelnet.bs

Offers charter flights throughout the islands of The Bahamas. Equipment: 9-seater Piper Navajo Chieftain, 6-seater Aero Commander. Seat rates on request.

TAKE FLIGHT Air Charters Ltd
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Take Flight Air Charters, based at Million Air in Nassau, The Bahamas, stands ready to serve you. We offer a 5-passenger Piper Aztec to take you on your travels throughout The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and Cuba, whether for business or pleasure flown by our professional, fully certified pilots. For more information, please refer to our website.

The Travel Club
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Yellow Air Taxi
Chartered Air ServiceLong Island

Mia Dean
Mailboat ServiceLong Island

Service to: Clarence Town
Departs Nassau: Tuesday
Time of Departure: 8 pm
Day/Time of Return: Thursday, 7 pm
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing Time: 12 hours
Fares: $45

Sherice M
Mailboat ServiceLong Island

Service to: North Long Island
Settlements: Salt Pond, Deadman's Cay, Seymour's
Departs Nassau: Monday
Time of Departure: 5 pm
Day/Time of Return: Thursday
Sailing Time: 15 hours
Fares: $45

Bicycle Rental
Bicycle RentalLong Island

Bicycles are available for rental at many of the most popular tourist centers. Renting a bike gives you the freedom to spin around town and the countryside, exploring the island at your own speed. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules apply, so please keep to the left.

Adderley's Automobile Renting & Leasing
Car RentalLong Island

Constantakis Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Ellen's Inn Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Hamilton's Inn Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Mr. T Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Ophelia's Rent-A-Car
Car RentalLong Island

Stan's Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Swift Car Rental Service
Car RentalLong Island

William's Car Rental
Car RentalLong Island

Jerry Knowles
Taxi ServiceLong Island

Scofield Miller
Taxi ServiceLong Island

Shervin Smith
Taxi ServiceLong Island

Veronica Knowles
Taxi ServiceLong Island

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
DivingLong Island

Stella Maris, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 5273
Fax (242) 338 6013
capesm@direcway.com

With world-class fishing, stunning diving, and miles of untouched beach - the Cape has something for everyone.

Stella Maris Resort Club
DivingLong Island

Stella Maris Marketing
1100 Lee Wagener Blvd. Suite 310
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Toll Free (800) 426 0466
Tel (954) 359 8236
Fax(954) 359 8238
info@stellamarisresort.com

Dive Shark Reef, the Pristine Conception Wall and the World's deepest Blue Hole. Historic and modern wrecks. Hundreds of lee side and Atlantic reefs. PADI/SSI courses. Most varied...along two shorelines and at a number of nearby cays and islands perfectly set for combining virgin diving and island cruising. Offering a blend of typical Bahamas and Caribbean dive settings with world-renowned highlights such as Shark Reef - The Bahamas first shark dive, superb Conception Wall and alluring Clarencetown Blue Hole! With the easiest of dive conditions: In clear warm water, without currents. With 'fixed' bottoms, for very safe diving. Rich in life, shallow and medium depth, providing for a maximum of daily enjoyment. Stella Maris operates its own dive program for over 30 years! Adventure diving - we offer affordable1-2-3 overnight diving by prior arrangement - or on the spot!

Bonafide
Fishing (Bonefishing & Deep Sea Fishing)Long Island

Stella Maris, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 2035 | (242) 338 2025
Fax (242) 338 2052
Docky@Bonafidebonefishing.com

James "Docky" Smith, a Long Island/Northern native, has ten years of guiding experience with both Fly and Spin-casting Bone-fishing (and - naturally - Reef and Deep-sea Bahamas Sports-fishing). But, his love is Bone-fishing! He has been referred to recently in The Bahamas Fly-Fishing Guide as "One of the best Bonefish Guides of Long Island!" Docky is committed to ensuring total client satisfaction. He does not act as a guiding 'star'; he gently and knowledgeably shares his experiences while serving his customers. He welcomes all anglers alike: from novice to the well-experienced, men, women and children. Docky and his guides fish from modern vessels: 16-ft. "Bonefisher" Hewes, with 90 Yamaha engines and polling platform, and a 19-ft. reef boat with a 200 Yamaha. Fly rods and spin rods are available for rent.

Eagle Eyes Bonefishing
Fishing (Bonefishing)Long Island

Glintons, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 7075
Fax (242) 338 7075
eagleeyes@batelnet.com

Eagle Eyes Bonefishing guide service offers bonefishing on and around the beautiful flats of Long Island and Sandy Cay in the Exumas. Eagle Eyes is located in Glintons, Long Island. Ken fishes out of a 1991 & 1992 16ft. Bay Fisher Hewes, fly and spin rods are available. For further information, please contact owner and operator: Kendrick Capron

Dunmore Plantation
Attraction (Historical)Long Island

It takes determination and the help of a resident of the area to reach the ruins of the old Dunmore estate. This former slave plantation house, built of limestone with two fireplaces and chimneys, is located in Dunmore's, a very small settlement in the south. There are still drawings of sailboats used during the plantation era on the walls. About half-a-mile from the site, there are two pillars, apparently the remaining gate-posts to the plantation.

St. Mary's Church
Attraction (Historical)Long Island

St. Mary's is thought to have been built by the Spanish in the 17th Century. It is said to be the oldest church on Long Island and there are plans to add St. Mary's to the national register of historic places.

Columbus Monument: Columbus Point
LandmarksLong Island

Dean's Blue Hole
LandmarksLong Island

Gaze in wonder at the world's deepest blue hole, dipping some 600 feet into the ocean floor right off shore.

Hamilton's Cave
LandmarksLong Island

Explore the cave system where Lucayan artifacts were discovered in 1935.

Long Island Museum
Museum & GalleryLong Island

Stop in to brush up on the history and culture of Long Island.

Bonafide Fishing Tackle Shop & Café
ShoppingLong Island

Stella Maris, Long Island
Tel (242) 338 2035
Docky@Bonafidebonefishing.com

This unique store and cafe is located on Queens Highway in Stella Maris, next to the bonefish flats, and a short five-minute bike ride from the Stella Maris Resort.

Items for sale include:
. Fishing Equipment, Tackle and Apparel (Bone-fishing/Reef and Deep-sea)
. Gifts and Bahamian Souvenirs
. T-Shirts, Hats, Bikinis, Shorts, Beach Towels
. Hot and Cold Beverages and Snacks
There is also Internet service at $10 per hour / $5 for 15 minutes.

Store Hours: Mon - Sat, 9am - 7pm

Police
EmergencyLong Island

Batelco
EmergencyLong Island

Directory
EmergencyLong Island

Bahamas Electricity Corp.
EmergencyLong Island

BASRA Air-Sea Rescue
EmergencyLong Island

Air Ambulance
EmergencyLong Island

Water & Sewerage Corp.
EmergencyLong Island

Deadman's Cay
Hospital (Clilnics)Long Island

Simms
Hospital (Clilnics)Long Island

Bonafide Fishing Internet & Café
Communication (Internet Service)Long Island

Scotia Bank (Bahamas) Ltd
BankingLong Island

Scotia Bank (Bahamas) Ltd.
BankingLong Island

Royal Bank of Canada
BankingLong Island

Royal Bank of Canada
BankingLong Island