Flying Fish Marina
Southern Bahamas sportfishing hub in a naturally protected harbour beneath Clarence Town's twin churches.
Flying Fish Marina sits in the naturally protected harbour of Clarence Town, sheltered beneath the twin spires of Father Jerome's famous churches. This full-service facility on Long Island's Atlantic coast serves as the premier staging point for sportfishing, diving, and cruising throughout the southern Bahamas.
With 18 slips accommodating vessels up to 130 feet and deep approach depths of 12 feet, Flying Fish welcomes everything from center consoles to ocean-crossing yachts. The harbour's natural protection and strategic location make it an essential waypoint for boats transiting between the central Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Marina facilities
The eighteen-slip facility offers fixed docks with 30, 50, and 100 amp power, accommodating yachts up to 130 feet LOA. Approach depth is 12 feet with 8 feet dockside, providing comfortable access for most cruising vessels.
Amenities include a fuel dock dispensing diesel and gasoline, a provisions store for basic supplies, laundry facilities, clean bathrooms and showers, and a welcoming bar and grill. The marina monitors VHF Channel 16 and provides a convenient base for exploring Long Island's attractions.
Sportfishing and diving
Long Island's position on the edge of the Exuma Sound places world-class sportfishing grounds within easy reach. Deep-sea anglers pursue wahoo, mahi-mahi, marlin, and tuna in the blue water east of the island, while bonefishing flats dot the western shore.
Diving is equally exceptional. Dean's Blue Hole — the world's second-deepest blue hole at over 660 feet — lies just north of Clarence Town, drawing freedivers and scuba enthusiasts from around the world. The surrounding reefs offer pristine coral formations and abundant marine life.
Clarence Town and Long Island
Clarence Town itself is notable for Father Jerome's twin churches — St. Paul's Anglican and St. Peter's Catholic — perched on opposite hills, both designed by the same hermit-priest who built the monastery atop Mount Alvernia on Cat Island.
Long Island stretches nearly 80 miles, offering dramatic contrasts between its rugged Atlantic coast and the calm, shallow western shore. From Flying Fish Marina, visitors can explore endless beaches, prehistoric caves, and traditional settlements where time moves at an island pace.
Getting there
Flying Fish Marina is located in Clarence Town Harbour on the southeastern coast of Long Island. Cruisers typically approach from the Exuma Sound via the well-marked harbour entrance. Deadman's Cay Airport, about 30 miles north, receives flights from Nassau, with taxi service available to Clarence Town. The marina sits at Lighthouse Point Road.
Frequently asked questions
- How close is Dean's Blue Hole to Flying Fish Marina?
- Dean's Blue Hole is located approximately 10 miles north of Clarence Town, making Flying Fish Marina an ideal base for diving excursions to this world-famous site, which plunges over 660 feet deep.
- What sportfishing is available from Flying Fish Marina?
- The marina provides direct access to deep-water sportfishing grounds in Exuma Sound, where wahoo, mahi-mahi, marlin, and tuna are regularly caught. Bonefishing flats are found along Long Island's western shore.
- Can large yachts dock at Flying Fish Marina?
- Yes. The marina accommodates vessels up to 130 feet with a 12-foot approach depth and 8-foot dockside depth, making it suitable for larger cruising and sportfishing yachts.