PRE-TRIP GUIDE

Arrival & Base Info

Charter Base: The Conch Inn Marina, Marsh Harbour

Arrival Airport: Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH)

GPS: 26.54674° N, 77.05222° W

Base Check-in Time: 6:00 PM on Saturday November 7th

Check-out Time: 9:00 AM the following Saturday November 14th

The base is ~12 minutes from the airport by car.

For Friday arrivals: Our shuttle will drive you to your hotel if your hotel is within 20 minutes of the airport

For Saturday arrivals: Our shuttle will drive you to the charter base.

Supermarket before departure

Just a 7-minute walk from the marina, you will find Dockside supermarket to get any last-minute items. We encourage all guests to make a stop before boarding.

We recommend looking into checking bottles on your flight, as it may be cheaper. However, alcoholic beverages are available at the supermarket.

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS IN Marsh Harbour

The Conch Inn Hotel and Marina

1-3 bed, 1-2 bath | sleeps 2+

ABACO BEACH RESORT

1-2 bed, 1 bath | sleeps 2+

Fuel, Water & Power

  • We’ll fuel the boat at the end; you’ll split fuel costs with your crew.

  • Fresh water and shore power are available at the base.

Theme nights

  • Cocktail Night: Each boat creates a signature cocktail to be judged by the Share the Sail crew!

  • Glow / Neon Night: Bring your Glow sticks and neon outfits. We are lighting up the anchorage!

  • Yacht Rock Night: Bring your Jimmy Buffett energy and flower shirt!

  • Cruisers Award Night: Think your boat has the best decor? Think you would win best dinghy captain? Prizes will be given out on our final night during our award ceremony

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We heavily recommend getting travel insurance. We urge people to get the standard option at least. This is World Nomads, our top recommended travel insurance company.

Packing & Luggage

  • Soft-sided bags only – no hard suitcases onboard

  • Bring lightweight clothing, water shoes, reef-safe sunscreen

  • Voltage: 110V – Standard American Outlets

Required Forms

Make sure you’ve completed:

  • Passport upload

  • Emergency contact

  • Rooming/Boatmate Matching

  • Provisioning preferences

  • Personality quiz (for cabin pairings)

  • Guest Conduct & Captain Authority Agreement

  • Photo & Video Release Agreement

Local Etiquette & Tips

  • Cover up (t-shirt/shorts) when visiting villages

  • Avoid collecting shells or coral

  • Don’t wear swimsuits in town areas

  • Respect marine reserves and mooring zones

  • Reef fish are not safe to eat due to possible ciguatera toxin

ARE YOU SCUBA DIVING?

If you are a certified diver, please let us know. We will be doing a few dives on this trip, and you must provide us with your certification card.

Still Have Questions?

We’re always here to help. Reach out anytime, or check out our FAQs for more travel tips, payment info, and planning tools.

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