Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ACTIVITIES
The reefs off the Atlantic side of Elbow Cay are excellent for diving and snorkeling. The
waters near Hope Town and the northern tip of the cay are calmer and are easily reached
by swimming from shore. Staghorn, elkhorn, star and brain coral are abundant.
The offshore waters boast several good surfing breaks on the south Atlantic shore, es-
pecially in the winter. Try Rush Reef or the reef off Garbanzo Beach for some of the Ba-
hamas' best surfing.
Elbow Cay's weeklong, family-oriented
Abaco Anglers Tournament
(
242-366-0004) in mid-April requires little gear and welcomes all participants, children in-
cluded.
Bonefishing guides will charge from $450/700 per half-/full-day.
Froggies Out Island Adventures
DIVING, SNORKELING
( 242-366-0431;
www.froggiesabaco.com
)
Offers one-/two-tank dives for $110/145 and
snorkeling excursions (adult/child $70/55) in the coral wonderlands of Fowl Cay Preserve
and Sandy Cay Reef, as well as day-trip boat excursions.
Sundried T's
CYCLING, SURFING
( 242-366-0616) Located beside the Government Dock, rent bikes for $10 per day and
surfboards for $30 per day.
A Salt Weapon
BONEFISHING, SPORTFISHING
( 242-366-0245;
www.asaltweaponcharters.com
)
Offers a 31ft Bertram rigged and
ready to go on deep-sea fishing charters.
Maitland Lowe
BONEFISHING, SPORTFISHING
( 242-366-0478;
www.wildpigeoncharters.com
)
Lowe, the island's reigning bonefish-
ing champion, knows exactly where the 'gray ghosts' hide.
Abaco Multihull Charters
BOAT RENTALS
( 242-366-0552;
www.abacomultihull.com
)
Runs captained day charters for $350 and
bareboat charters of its Maine Cat catamarans, starting at about $2,500 per week.
Seahorse Boat Rentals
BOAT RENTALS
( 242-366-0189;
www.seahorseboatrentals.com
) Rent a 17ft Boston Whaler for $165/
735 per day/week or a 20-ft Albury Brothers for $210/1015 per day/week, among others.
