Getting Aboard
Getting Aboard
The main base is in Nassau. Unless you have booked a one-way trip, departure and return are at the Palm Cay Marina on Yamacraw Hill Road (www.palmcay.com).
Palm Cay Marina is in a charming and luxurious private community located on a quiet beach on the southeast tip of the island. It is also the closest departure point to the Exumas on the island of New Providence (less than 28 NM).
For a minimum stay of 4 nights, it is also possible to rent a condo directly on the site of Palm Cay.
Transfer Airport – Palm Cay Marina
We invite you to book our transfer service in advance. The package includes a driver waiting for you at the airport with a Navtours sign, roundtrip transportation from the marina to the grocery store and your return to the airport from the marina. Otherwise, a taxi transfer from the airport to the marina costs approximately $60 for one or two persons (about 35 mins) and a surcharge for each additional person.
Upon your arrival at the marina, our team will be there to welcome and assist you. You can take advantage of grocery and liquor shopping, which is about 1.5 miles from the base. The grocery store is open on Monday – Saturday until 9pm and on Sunday until 5pm. Note that no alcohol can be purchased on Sunday.
If your package does not include food, you should expect to spend about $ 250 US per person. Credit cards are accepted in major islands (Georgetown, Staniel Cay, Highborn Cay and Nassau). In small islands, only cash is accepted.
Boarding
When you arrive in Nassau, please go to the Navtours office. A member of our reception staff will check you in and give you all the information you need. As a security deposit, you will be asked for a credit card to make a photocopy before your departure. Your rental starts at 4pm on the day of boarding. If you arrive earlier, we will advise you where to leave your luggage.
Please note that a 10$ resort fee per person will be charged upon arrival at the base. This will give you access to all amenities including the restaurants, pools,beach and cabanas for the duration of your stay. The resort fees do not include the use of the gym.
For bareboat charter, the presentation of the yacht can be done between 4pm and 6pm the day of embarkation or between 8am and 10am the following morning. A member of our team on site will plan with you the time for your boat presentation.
You will receive your boat with full water tanks. If you wish to refill the tank, it will be at your own expense. Please note that smoking is prohibited inside the boat.
You are responsible to check the inventory for the equipment by using the document handed to you upon your arrival.
The boat presentation takes one hour. A representative will be there to familiarize you with the boat's equipment, explain its operation, indicate the necessary maintenance and give you advice.
Do not hesitate to ask all your questions so that your cruise runs as smoothly as possible.