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Highbourne Cay Marina

Highbourne Cay, Exuma
Nassau, BAH
Northern Exuma Cays

Lat / Lon: N 24° 42.550' / W 076° 49.380'
Hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Contact: Samantha Burrows
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 71
Phone: (242) 427-1003; Call for landing approval
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://highbourne-exumas.com

4.00

(10)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Review for Highbourne Cay Marina

Reviewed by: Galli Family , Sun Goddess, on Mar 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

Terrible reservation process. I requested a reservation to ride out a storm several days ago. The staff kept delaying answers and asking me to call while I was offshore. I kept responding I can't call as no coverage offshore. They kept stringing me along saying they were working on my reservation. In the end, they said they couldn't accommodate me. If I had known this in the beginning, I could've gone elsewhere. Now I am scrambling to find a safe anchorage. This is soooo not cool. Also, their online reservation form does not work properly! Don't go there.

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Reviewed by: Debbie Cherkas on Jan 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The resort is upgraded and beautiful but you're going to pay for it.

HIGH SEASON
(February 16 – August 14)
(November 16 – January 4)

Back in slips – $5.00
North, Middle, South Dock and Wall – $6.00

AMP RATES:
30 AMP – $50.00
50 AMP (under 50ft) – $85.00
50 AMP (over 50ft) – $120.00

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Reviewed by: Dana Francis on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Called ahead and asked for diesel fuel, they told us we could have 500 gallons and when we arrived they changed their mind and only let us have 200. Fortunately, Norma's Cay was able to help us. No problem if there are limits, we'd just like to know & be able to depend on what we are told.

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Reviewed by: Eric Ramsey , SunBums, on Feb 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed here for 8 days and enjoyed everything. They have a restaurant that was priced a little high for us but we did visit the beach bar. The bar tenders were great and always friendly. You can order some small dishes from the beach bar/ limited menu. The marina has free bikes to use that are in very good shape and lots of place to bike around the island. They also have golf carts for rent. The dock hands and staff were mostly all very friendly. There is a grocery store that stayed pretty well stocked while were there. Nothing is priced so you have to ask or just buy. They do have charcoal grills available to use and charcoal for sale in the store. We stayed for 8 nights. There is no special deal for staying a week and they could not tell us the price per night until we arrived. It ended up being about $3.50 per foot. There is a per day charge for electric. For 50 amp it is $69 per day after VAT. There is also a charge per gallon for water. This marina has very nice showers and restrooms... but be careful no locks on the doors. There are some strings rigged to try to keep people from coming in on you. The restrooms are cleaned early each day. This marina does sell fuel. Be sure to check out the crows nest. It is the gym for the island and there are beautiful views from there...relaxing spot. There are also restrooms at the crows nest. We loved every spot on this island so be sure to get out and explore.

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Reviewed by: James Waters , Waters Edge, on May 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed here for a couple nights in late May, outstanding marina. The entire island is wonderful. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on Jan 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful marina and property. We only stopped for fuel and to drop trash. The dockhand was very pleasant and helpful. The fuel dock is to Starboard as you enter the marina. Easy approach, but please watch for the sharks as you enter. The marina store is well stocked and includes a small grocery with fresh produce. Expensive but everything was clean, fresh and beautiful. We will put this marina on our list as a place to stay and treat ourselves on a return visit.

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Reviewed by: Andreas , AKKA, on Feb 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 6.2'

Rating: 5

There is a good anchorage at the Highbourne westside, but for an approaching blow we took a slip in the marina ... and stayed for 8 days. It is a well run and clean marina with very friendly staff, good facilities and a shop with quality and fresh products for provisioning. Laundry service is offered overnight. Nice to explore the island and different beaches riding the free bikes.
It is a pricey place, but you get what you pay for. We would love to return.

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Review for Highbourne Cay Marina

Reviewed by: Garry H on Feb 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 80'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

A wonderful place to stay in the Exumas. The marina is in great shape and well maintained, power is excellant, they even recycle! Free bikes, canoes, paddle boards and the restaurant is as good as any top restaurant in Florida (if not better). Pricey but certainly a great way to spoil yourself.

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Reviewed by: john cummings on Aug 6, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

One of the nicest marinas around. very clean and efficient. Food was great. Very pricey.

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Reviewed by: Aqua Bob , Double D's, on Jul 30, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great spearfishing off the front of the island. The chef on the island was happy to cook it up and comp our meal as we provided plenty of fish for the next two days. They had free bikes you could use to ride the island.

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