Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island) - Docking
Anchoring:
Be sure to take the correct channel into the harbour and not the commercial dock. A total of eight new channel marks are planned to replace the poles now marking the Marsh Harbour commercial entry channel.
If entering at night, note that often navigation lights do not work.
Getting into Marsh Harbour is easy, but you will not see the actual anchorage until you’re close, because it is hidden behind the corner on the southern side of the channel. Anchoring is possible anywhere inside the harbour in sand and mud (good holding).
Don’t anchor in the freight dock channel or its approaches. Anchor east of the channel markers. Avoid anchoring in the channels leading to the marinas and the mailboat docks.
It’s a short dinghy ride to the dinghy dock on the south side of the harbor, for garbage and a short walk to the shops. Union Jack dock has been repaired as a dinghy dock in the harbor.
In strong westerley winds, better protection can be found off the Abaco Beach Resort with more swinging room. Shore access here is limited to the marina, which charges a landing fee.
Security:
Be sure to lock your dinghy and outboard when ashore as there have been several cases of theft here. The latest incident occurred in May 2022 when a dinghy was stolen from the Union Jack Dock. See this Security Report for details.
Moorings:
Harbour View Marina and Cruise Abaco have some rentals available.
Harbour View Marina has been completely rebuilt (2022) after Hurricane Dorian (Feb 2021).
The Conch Inn & Marina has been renovated after Hurricane Dorian. The marina is fully operational and the hotel and Snappa’s Bar & Grill open.
Marsh Harbour Marina has one dock open and its Jib Room restaurant is open.
Abaco Beach Resort has completely renovated its marina, with a newly dredged facility with a MLW of 7 – 11 ft., expanded slip sizes, customs & immigration services and 480V power.
Mangoes Marina announced their closure in March 2023.
Last updated: March 2023
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Bahamas Chatter: Harbour View Marina in Marsh Harbour announced the installation of five new moorings available for $15 a night.
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