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Grand Bahama Yacht Club

Midshipman Road
Freeport, BAH

Lat / Lon: N 26° 31.100' / W 078° 38.130'
Hours: 7am to 6pm
Contact: Karen Pinder-Frampton
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 68
Phone: (242) 373-8888; 242-373-7618
Fax: (242) 374-3616
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.grandbahamayachtclub.com

4.25

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed by: Michael Pail on Dec 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Stopped and used this Marina to visit onsite Customs & Immigration to clear-in. It was fast and efficient, however the Marina has begun charging a $50 landing fee, which is an excessive money grab. $20 I'd be okay with, but $50 for an hour stop is steep.
The Dockmaster on duty was pleasant and helpful, and the Marina seemed to be well kept up, but we didn't and now wouldn't stay there.

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Reviewed by: Bret Butler , Lucy 2, on Apr 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We love this marina. The grounds are nice as are the facilities. The staff is some of the best we encountered in the bahamas. Sure it is not the least expensive, but for use worth the difference in price.

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Reviewed by: Craig , Chapter Four, on Apr 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This marina is a much nicer place to clear and wait for a weather window than West End. Like most marinas, it needs some maintenance. But at least it has nice hot water showers and bathrooms. It offers close proximity to shopping with transportation via shuttle or water taxi. The staff is courteous and the restaurant/bar is very nice and right next to the pool.

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Reviewed by: David Ries on Mar 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Contrary to listing, this marina does not offer pump out services.

WG Editor Comment:
Listing has been corrected.

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Reviewed by: DAVID ASTLE on Mar 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Diesel was last updated in 2020. Current diesel is $5.74

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Reviewed by: Bret Butler , Lucy 2, on Dec 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We stayed at this marina for nearly two weeks in April 2022. The staff were great. Reasonably close to shopping and restaurants. Had a great time exploring the island. At that time it was a super deal in terms of dock rates, but I noticed that sometime since then the prices have more than doubled.

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Reviewed by: Tom Burton , SeaDancer, on May 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina with strong concrete docks. Grounds are beautiful, owner lives on site and visits the docks offer. Customs on site and very helpful. Dock hands friendly and helpful. Water shuttle to market area and don't miss a great restaurant by water called Flying Fish.

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Reviewed by: John Robin on Mar 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

The concrete docks are in good condition, and the staff is very helpful. Customs is at the fuel dock, and will help you complete your customs report if you are having problems. The owner of the marina lives onsite, and walks the dock daily, insuring that all is going well. The two dock masters are also quite visible, always ready to lend a hand if you need assistance. The are 3 grocery stores within 1 1/2 miles, a small one just outside the marina gates. Lots of depth in the harbour, but stay wide turning to starboard exiting the entrance pass, as hurricanes have filled in the corner. There is a pool, and the bar and restaurant will be reopening in April.

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Reviewed by: Byrne Falke on Aug 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I spent a week here in May 2021 waiting for a weather window to cross to Florida. I enjoyed my stay here and met boatloads of other cruisers also waiting out the weather. The highlight of my stay was happy hour and dinner at Rosies Pool Bar and Grill! She is a one person operator and mixes great rum punch and her food is basic but cooked by a gourmet. I ate there four nights in a row and enjoyed her food, drinks and company thoroughly. The marina facilities were very good and I especially enjoyed the free shuttle to the best supermarket I've seen in the Bahamas. Fabian was a big help docking in a strong cross wind. Customs and immigration made a special trip to the Marina so I could clear out on a Sunday. I enjoyed chatting with the Marina owner as well. It was really the only fully functioning marina in Lucaya at the time.

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Reviewed by: Timothy Mousseau , RI3, on May 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 15.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina. Clean, new-ish, and very empty when we visited in May 2021. Good power and water. Short staffed but understandable given the lack of clientele because of covid. Dog friendly and very convenient for check-in given the customs and immigration offices on site. The wifi was useless as has been the case at other marinas on GB. Great drinks at Rosie's. The oncoming waves in a 15 kt wind from the south were a challenge when exiting the harbor. Competition for Haulover! I guess I need a bigger boat!

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Reviewed by: Roger Bernot on Jun 29, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 64'
Draft: 0.5'

Rating: 5

What makes this place; one person Fabian. The marina may not be the best, needs some attention. But Fabian does the best he can with what he has to work with.

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Reviewed by: Elton Kelley on Dec 9, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Arrived afternoon of 12/8/2016. Called dockmaster on VHF16 and he responded right away. Was directed to my berth without issue. Water depth was at least 10' all the way in. The dockmaster was very helpful in setting my boat, and was very friendly and helpful in answering all of my questions, particularly as I needed to clear in. You can NOT clear in here regardless of what the books say. However, they will take you on their shuttle (boat) to the custom/immigration office and then pick you up (about a 5 minute ride). The marina itself has obvious Matthew damage and all berths are not availabe. Clearing of damage is very slow. The restroom (men's) has 3 showers, 1 urinal, and 2 commodes, and is need of repair as it is quite dated. However, it is clean and easy/quick walking distance from my slip. The marina is also fairly well protected if you need to find shelter, and the entrance is very straight forward. There is diesel and gas here, as well as a swimming pool if anyone is so inclined. No restuarant on site. In fact, there is really nothing here. You have to take the shuttle or your dinghy to get to the Lucaya marketplace. You can also walk, but that will take about 40 minutes.

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