Hurricane Dorian left a devastating impact on the northern islands in The Bahamas, The Abacos–a 120-mile chain of islands and cays– but they now in a wave of progress.

Many hotels, ferry services, airlines, tour operators and attractions resumed business in The Abacos, a destination beloved for its natural beauty, white sand beaches and world-class sailing. While Marsh Harbour, Central and Northern Abaco and several cays throughout the destination are in the midst of rebuilding, several businesses are already welcoming guests with open arms.

“Though the road to recovery has been challenging, we are confident that The Abacos will be back stronger and better than ever before,” said Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Dionisio D’Aguilar.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation recently optimized bahamas.com/abaco to accurately inform travelers on what is open for business including status updates of hotel and resort re-openings, airport updates, operational ferries and a user-friendly map that will help visitors plan their trips to areas of the island that are welcoming guests.

Hopetown & Elbow Cay

Resorts, Restaurants

Abaco Inn is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prime Rib on Friday! 242.815.1114 . Special Event coming up: Save the date: Reef Ball at Abaco Inn Saturday, March 21st, 2020. Tickets can be purchased on FRIENDS website: www.friendsoftheenvironment.org Celebrate Abaco resilience! Reservations: Friends of the Environment [email protected] or Abaco Inn [email protected]

Cap’n Jack’s is open Friday-Sunday 6pm-9pm serving pizza to go. Liquor and beer. 242.475.2927

Hope Town Inn & Marina [email protected]) dockage is available for boats right now. Water is available on the dock and limited electricity. Mooring balls are also available. Off-season rates from now until May.

On Da Beach Bar & Grill open for Lunch and Dinner., Open 4 – till…, Monday - Friday, 12-till… Saturday-Sunday, Turtle Hill Villas are available for rent. Call 416.797.1124, 4 2 bed/2 bath fully equipped villas, 2 3bed/3bath fully equipped villas, 2 pools bar/restaurant

Mackey's Takeout- open 242.810.0767 7am-2pm, 5pm-8pm every day except Sunday

Willie's Kitchen & Bar – open 242.802.5754 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Thirsty Cuda – Tentative Opening Date June 2020

Local Business Highlights:

Abaco Pure Water - call for delivery 242.475.0946

Captain Plug’s Adventures (Stafford Patterson) 242.577.0273 – open

Islandboy Excursions 242.808.1789, [email protected] – open

Cat’s Paw Boat Rental – 242.577.0517- open

Local Boy Fishing Charters - open

HT Fuel Depot Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:00pm

Medical, Emergency :

Nurse. Gloria 242.577.4257

Hope Town Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Non-profits

Restore Hope Foundation

Elbow Cay Restoration Association - website coming soon

Abaco Recovery Authority

Transportation:

G&L Ferry running 242.577.0611. Charter and schedule.

Elbow Cay Cart Rentals – open

Hope Town Cart Rentals – open

Island Cart Rentals – open (242) 577-0317 [email protected]

Lighthouse Cart Rentals – open (242) 475-2625 [email protected]

Getaway Cart Rentals – open (242) 357-6672, [email protected]

Shops:

Abaco Inn Gift Shop - open

Hope Town Canvas [email protected]  Open daily.

Lighthouse Gift Shop - open

Green Turtle Cay

Resorts, Restaurants:

Abaco Inn is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prime Rib on Friday! 242.815.1114 . Special Event coming up: Save the date: Reef Ball at Abaco Inn Saturday, March 21st, 2020. Tickets can be purchased on FRIENDS website: www.friendsoftheenvironment.org Celebrate Abaco resilience! Reservations: Friends of the Environment [email protected] or Abaco Inn [email protected]

Cap’n Jack’s is open Friday-Sunday 6pm-9pm serving pizza to go. Liquor and beer. 242.475.2927

Hope Town Inn & Marina [email protected]) dockage is available for boats right now. Water is available on the dock and limited electricity. Mooring balls are also available. Off-season rates from now until May.

On Da Beach Bar & Grill open for Lunch and Dinner., Open 4 – till…, Monday - Friday, 12-till… Saturday-Sunday, Turtle Hill Villas are available for rent. Call 416.797.1124, 4 2 bed/2 bath fully equipped villas, 2 3bed/3bath fully equipped villas, 2 pools bar/restaurant

Mackey's Takeout- open 242.810.0767 7am-2pm, 5pm-8pm every day except Sunday

Willie's Kitchen & Bar – open 242.802.5754 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Thirsty Cuda – Tentative Opening Date June 2020

Local Business Highlights:

Abaco Pure Water - call for delivery 242.475.0946

Captain Plug’s Adventures (Stafford Patterson) 242.577.0273 – open

Islandboy Excursions 242.808.1789, [email protected] – open

Cat’s Paw Boat Rental – 242.577.0517- open

Local Boy Fishing Charters - open

HT Fuel Depot Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:00pm

Medical, Emergency :

Nurse. Gloria 242.577.4257

Hope Town Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Non-profits

Restore Hope Foundation

Elbow Cay Restoration Association - website coming soon

Abaco Recovery Authority

Transportation:

G&L Ferry running 242.577.0611. Charter and schedule.

Elbow Cay Cart Rentals – open

Hope Town Cart Rentals – open

Island Cart Rentals – open (242) 577-0317 [email protected]

Lighthouse Cart Rentals – open (242) 475-2625 [email protected]

Getaway Cart Rentals – open (242) 357-6672, [email protected]

Shops:

Abaco Inn Gift Shop - open

Hope Town Canvas [email protected]  Open daily.

Lighthouse Gift Shop - open

Great Guana Cay Updates

Restaurants/Resorts:

Grabbers Bar, Grill – soft opening March 4th, 2020, beach bar

Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill - Construction and cleanup are underway.

Orchid Bay Yacht Club and Marina Open serving fuel Monday-Friday, half day Saturday. Open for Dinner Thursday – Sunday at Clydes. Work will begin on the docks shortly.

Sparky's at Baker’s Bay – Open

Mama’s Take Away - open. Island limited menu.

Business Highlights:

Dive Guana – open

Donna’s Golf Cart Rentals - open

Fig Tree Wine & Spirits - Open Monday -Saturday 6am-4pm

Guana Cay Grocery Store Open Monday – Saturday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Marsh Harbour Updates

Vacation Rentals/Resorts:

Abaco Beach Resort – Restaurant opening April 1st, for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Calypso Hills Hideaways is open 9am-10pm, hotel, restaurant and car rentals. 

Bay Street Suites (Marsh Harbour) vacation rentals. Call (242) 577-0016

Restaurants:

Greta’s Café –open, breakfast and lunch only, inside security at the Airport

Dis We Style, open, right around the corner from the Government Building – take out food

Hungry Again, open, – take out food. take out restaurant located in Cherokee Sound, open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Saturday. 242.458.2191

Joyce’s Kitchen - open (Central Pines) lunch only 242.475.3962 Jamaican style food

Julia’s Kitchen - open (Central Pines) 242.823.8864

Stay tuned for more updates.