travel information

FLIGHTS: You will want to arrange your flight into San Andros airport on Andros Island from your point of origin. Generally, you take a regular commercial carrier to Nassau, then connect with a Bahamas Air flight. It is also possible to charter a flight from Florida if you would like to arrange that with your group.

PASSPORTS: A valid US passport is the best piece of identification to have when traveling to the Bahamas. If you do not have a passport, and original birth certificate and photo identification will be sufficient.

VISA REQUIREMENTS: There is no US visa required for travel to the Bahamas for visits of less than 8 months.

MONEY: The Bahamian dollar is one-to-one with the US dollar. It is easy to use US dollars throughout the Bahamas, but please be aware that it is difficult once you reach the island to have access to ATM machines, and there are few places that accept credit cards.

WATER: You do not want to drink the water from the tap at the lodge since it is not purified. Bottled water is provided at the hotel.

ELECTRICITY: Electricity is AC, 120 volts. Standard US appliances work fine.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: There are no immunizations required for entry into the Bahamas. For the latest information on health and immunization requirements worldwide, you may visit the Center for Disease Control web-site at www.cdc.gov. We recommend travel insurance in case of any emergency that would require imminent transportation to the US.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend travel insurance for your trip to the Bahamas. There is a medical clinic on the island, but additional medical access is limited. We have taken great precautions in providing a trip that is safe and rewarding. In the event that something unexpected were to happen, it would be wise to have prepared in advance by purchasing travel insurance. Evacuation insurance is available for minimal coverage, and complete travel insurance is available for providing help with lost baggage, changed flights, etc. We can provide you with the necessary insurance information.

Click here to see a map of Andros Island.