Exuma Yacht Club & Marina
George Town's cruiser hub in Elizabeth Harbour with 4,000 feet of dockage and legendary hospitality.
Exuma Yacht Club & Marina sits at the heart of George Town, directly across the street from groceries, liquor stores, and restaurants in the capital of the Exumas. For generations, cruisers making the pilgrimage to Elizabeth Harbour have found this marina the social and practical hub of the George Town experience.
The newly renovated facility boasts 4,000 linear feet of dockage and 52 slips, complemented by new breakwaters that tame the chop from easterly winds. Choppy Waters Bar and Grill serves as the unofficial cruiser living room, where crews swap stories over conch salad and tropical cocktails while watching the harbour.
Marina facilities
The 52-slip marina can accommodate vessels up to 120 feet with 7 feet of water at high tide. A new long dock specifically designed for catamarans allows side-tie berthing, addressing the growing multihull fleet. Two large breakwaters have been added to reduce the chop that previously made eastern dockage uncomfortable.
Shore power options include 30, 50, and 100 amp service. Fuel, water, and electrical hookups are available dockside. The marina's downtown location places everything within walking distance — a significant advantage in a town where marine services are otherwise scattered.
Choppy Waters Bar and Grill
The on-site Choppy Waters Bar and Grill has become a George Town institution. Fresh conch salad, native Bahamian meals, bar food, and tropical cocktails are served with superb harbour views. Live music on some evenings draws crowds from anchored boats throughout Elizabeth Harbour.
The casual atmosphere perfectly captures the George Town cruising community — an eclectic mix of circumnavigators, snowbirds, charter boats, and local fishermen sharing the unique experience of this remote anchorage.
Elizabeth Harbour and George Town
George Town is often called the jumping-off point for cruising the southern Bahamas, but many boats linger for weeks or months in Elizabeth Harbour's protected waters. The large natural harbour offers excellent holding in sand, with Stocking Island providing a buffer from ocean swells.
During the winter season, the cruising community organizes volleyball games, beach barbecues, and impromptu flotillas to nearby attractions. The yacht club's central location makes it the natural gathering point for this floating village.
Getting there
Exuma Yacht Club is located in central George Town at coordinates 23 deg 30'14.92N 75 deg 46'05.09W. Elizabeth Harbour is approached from the north via Conch Cay Cut or from the south past the Exuma Cays. Exuma International Airport is approximately 10 miles northwest, with taxi service to town.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Exuma Yacht Club suitable for catamarans?
- Yes. The marina has added a new long dock specifically designed for catamaran side-tie berthing, accommodating the growing multihull cruising fleet.
- What makes George Town special for cruisers?
- Elizabeth Harbour is one of the largest protected anchorages in the Bahamas, attracting a vibrant winter cruising community. The yacht club serves as the social hub where crews gather for provisions, meals, and camaraderie.
- Can I provision near Exuma Yacht Club?
- Yes. The marina is located directly across the street from grocery stores, a liquor store, and multiple restaurants in downtown George Town — all within easy walking distance.