Getting Here
It is recommended to arrange the NAS to LI portion first.
Palmirage is conveniently located 12 miles from Stella Maris Airport (SML) and 20 miles from Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI).
How To Get Here
- BahamasAir is the National Carrier - daily flights from Nassau, usually early afternoon. ONLY FLIES TO DEADMANS CAY
- Southern Air Charters is a local airline that flies daily from Nassau to LI, usually early morning and mid-afternoon. Tuesday, only a morning flight. FLIES TO BOTH SML and LGI
- Stella Maris Air, operated out of Stella Maris Resort, now offers By-The-Seat charter service from Nassau and Exuma. Possibly the latest flight out of Nassau for your tight connections, as long as the plane can arrive by sunset. GREAT AND RELIABLE SERVICE
- Air Flight Charters out of Fort Lauderdale (FXE) Executive FBO is doing shared Charters, as well as selling seats on Empty Legs to LI. Contact them about the dates you are interested in. This is a great way to fly DIRECT to Long Island for a great price. Don't spend all your vacation in airports!
- Charter a plane - fly direct between Miami or Fort Lauderdale and Stella Maris Long Island. Marty Fox - Island Wings Charters Air Charter Miami
You will need 2 hours between your connections in Nassau to make the check-in time at the Domestic Terminal. And the same for your departure - remember, if traveling to the United States, you clear US Customs in Nassau on your way back, so this will add extra time if you are traveling at a busy time of the year. Expect longer with new distancing requirements.
- USE THE CONNECTING FLIGHTS LINE AT IMMIGRATION (ON THE LEFT), and avoid the longer queue with everyone who is staying in Nassau! DON'T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR LUGGAGE AT CUSTOMS, EVEN IF YOU HAVE CHECKED IT THROUGH! You will then re-check your luggage when you check in for your flight to Long Island.
- Have your Car Rental arranged for the airport you are arriving at, there are 2 airports on the island, 30 miles apart. Some rental companies serve SML - Stella Maris - exclusively and others service LGI - Deadmans Cay.
If you find you need to Overnight in Nassau
- We recommend Orange Hill, A Stones Throw Away or the Towne Hotel for your night in Nassau. 2 are close to the airport, but still by the sea. The Towne is in town, a longer cab ride, but closer to Paradise Island, the Straw Market, and Bay Street if you want to explore a bit. There are many nice hotels in Nassau, but these won't break the bank!
Taxi Services
4ks Adventures - Tours and Taxi
242-821-3173
Eddie's Reliable Taxi
242-472-0037
Santiargo Taxi
242-357-1116
Omar Daley Taxi
242-338-5273
Other Tidbits
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What You Should or Should Not Bring
- It is fine for you to bring packaged frozen meats and cheeses into the Bahamas. We usually recommend our guests do if they like steak for the grill. Do not bring seafood - we can find you plenty!!
- It is NOT okay to bring fresh fruits or vegetables into the Bahamas.
- And, if you like really good coffee - bring your own. The selection available on island can be minimal at times, although Starbucks and Duncan Donuts have been seen recently. There is both a drip coffee maker and a keurig available. A coffee grinder can be arranged also.
- A variety of Condiments and Spices are in the rental, but bring any speciality items you like to cook with.
- We have you supplied with coolers, floats, beach bags and towels. Don't wast space in your luggage.
- Hand Sanitizer/Wipes/Disinfectants are still in short supply on the Family Islands. While we have been able to purchase these items for cleaning and protection, if it is possible for you to bring your own supply, please do for your own peace of mind. Our goal is to have your vacation rental supplied with Lysol or equivalent, Clorox wipes and a small bottle of Sanitizer for your use.
Don't Let The Bugs Ruin Your Vacation
- Noseeums and Mosquitos are a fact of life in the Tropics. Light weight pants and long sleeve shirts can make your evenings a bit more comfortable if you are usually bothered.
- Skin-so-soft or Baby Oil will keep the noseeums from attacking your skin. Apply in the morning and evening - before they bite!
- 30% DEET works best for Mosquitos.
Weather
- While generally warm in the Bahamas, our weather is influenced by the weather patterns over the US. If the Mid-West is getting snow, we may see rain and windy cool weather 3-4 days later. A cold winter day may be 70F without sun!
- One of the nice things about the length of Long Island is...you can take a drive out of the rainy area and find sun just about anytime!
- The Best sites for finding weather in the Bahamas are WindFinder or Passage Weather
- Tide information can be found at Tideschart just keep in mind that the tides on our side of the island are an average of 2.5 hours later than the tides on the Atlantic side.
Communication
- WhatsApp is the preferred method of communication for many Bahamians. I suggest you download this before you arrive.
