Boats for sale

It is universally agreed that The Bahamas (700 islands in all) are a boating, sailing, snorkeling and diving paradise. The islands are famous for their fantastic waters, breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and cays. The Bahamas offer a wide range of boating opportunities: you can be at the helm yourself or just cruise as a passenger. You can drop anchor at any spot and enjoy sunbathing, swimming, fishing and snorkeling far away from the rush of the cities and the civilized world.

Although why contrast The Bahamas with the civilized world? Here you can also find the achievements of the civilization and - mind you - that in the Bahamas they’re all aimed at your having fun and the best time ever. You can charter a boat, cruise in a glass-bottom boat (just imagine: it’s like walking on water with your bare feet), watch the stars during the dinner cruise – in other words you can do everything you’ve ever dreamed of but never’ve come to experience.

Apart from having sun’n’fun if you’ve got the nerve to find out what you’re worth you can take part in sailing tournaments. Sailing regattas are an everyday occurrence in the Bahamas. And it means not only the competition itself but also an onshore festival: barbecues, native music and total excitement for both spectators and competitors.
Each major island holds its own regatta; the best and the most renowned are those of Exuma, Long Island, Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport/Lucaya. The Long Isalnd Regatta is one of the most famous, it as an annual event where fifty locally built sailboats compete for trophies and prize money in a major showdown in the waters of Salt Pond, Long Island.

Entry Fees

• Boats up to 35 feet: $150.00* Valid for two entries during a 90-day period.
• Yachts over 35 feet: $300.00* Valid for two entries during a 90-day period.

*Listed entry fees apply to boats with four persons or less. The fee covers the cruising permit, fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges, and the $15.00 per person departure tax for up to four persons. Each additional person above four will be charged $15.00 departure tax.

If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration. Regular hours for Bahamas Customs and Immigration Officers are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Officers are on-call during holidays and weekends. There is no overtime charge.

Snorkeling on Bahamas

If you’re into snorkeling you’re also welcome. Reefs are all around and the necessary equipment and instruction are available almost at every hotel. Fishing is also something you can do in The Bahamas. Yes, you can literally follow the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway.

Some fisherman he was, huh? The island of Bimini is the deep-sea fishing Mecca: giant tunas, marlin (the one that the Old Man caught in The Sea), barracuda, amberjack, bonefish and tarpon are sliding/gliding in the Caribbean waters desperate to be caught. And not only fish but also lobsters and stone crabs. Fishing tournaments are held all the year round. So no matter when you come to The Bahamas you can always measure up with the best and prove YOU are the best.

Fishing Permits

Permits are obtained from Customs officials at ports of entry. Fishing gear is restricted to hook and line and you may not fish with more than six rods at a time.

Sources: http://www.wikipedia.org, http://www.bahamas.com, http://www.bahamasgateway.com, http://www.geographia.com