Reviews from Jonathan Bossie (2)
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Marina Review for Nassau Harbour Club Hotel & Marina
Reviewed by:
Jonathan Bossie
on Jun 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 1
Worst marina experience in all of Bahamas and East Coast US!
We bounced around so much from channel waves I had to take sea sick meds.
Only one (unfriendly) dockhand on staff. He could not adequately help tie us up and our boat took a major beating against the wood pilings they have along their docks/slips. Fenders are useless because the dock itself is too tall and there are huge wood pilings on the outside of all docks/slips. They don't have any protection or fenders/cushions on the posts. Fiberglass is not meant to rub against wood poles.
The docks may be new but the facilities are horribly run down. The pool is tiny and chairs around it are broken and in disarray. It's dirty and unkempt. Construction is happening on the hotel portion which makes it noisy and dusty. We actually had to step over a dead rat.
The only thing this place has going for it is location - right across the street is a great supermarket. Not worth the $$. Just anchor at Fort Montague or pay real money to go to Atlantis or Hurricane Hole.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Marina Puerto Bahía in Samaná
Reviewed by:
Jonathan Bossie
on Jun 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 5
Best marina we have visited! Customs, immigration and Navy will check you in/out onsite. Wonderful staff, harbor masters are excellent! Good onsite restaurant, free laundry, showers, two pools. Marina is part of high end hotel complex. Very safe. Great amenities. Rented a car (delivered to Marina) and had great fun exploring - zip line and El Limon waterfall via horseback just a short drive away.
Some swell does come into Marina but overall very comfortable stay. Reliable electricity. Good fuel dock. No potable water - have to buy 5 gallon jugs at mini mart onsite. But unlimited hose water to wash boat.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
