The safety of our guests and team members at Blue Marlin Cove is a top priority. We have provided the thousands of our faithful guest and staff alike with helpful guidelines and safety information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Bahamas Mistry of Health detailing how to identify COVID-19 symptoms and mitigate its transmission. We have also partnered with ChemTron, as our exclusive suppliers, to provide our properties with access to top industry-standard cleaning and disinfecting supplies and have made training available to support our facility and our staff and managed owned condos in achieving the highest standards of cleanliness, disinfection and hygiene.
Our mission is to make resort travel possible for all, and that becomes especially important during times of uncertainty. Our cancellation policies for direct bookings are among the most flexible in the hotel/resort industry, with hundreds of guests already who have found our facilities honoring no-fee cancellations.
We have enhanced our policies as follows:
For bookings made online at www.bluemarlincove.com using our booking platform, guests are advised to contact all Bahamas and US Authorities Directly to confirm all current and up to date Laws and Local Requirements directly Along with Blue Marlin Cove Policies. Please consult travel advisories and information made available by the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and adapt our policies accordingly.
Additionally, due to the current situation with coronavirus, our staff are implementing new processes to protect the safety of our guests and team members. This may result in a reduction in certain services and amenities that are normally available at our resort. Those traveling to property and surrounding areas are asked and required to comply with all local guidelines and restrictions and may be required to provide identification establishing that they are “properly cleared travelers.” If guests have questions or concerns, we ask them to please contact the local Bahamas Government Agencies to obtain all proper and current information directly as our onsite and offsite teams cannot and will not confirm any rapidly changing guidelines which could cause a delay in you stay with us.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate with you to give you the best Island Time Trip!
With Prayers for A Better Tomorrow,
CEO/Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina
Please be advised upon check-in at the Resort all members of your party will be required to sign the RESORT/MARINA DISCLOSURE/WAIVER/RELEASE FORCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
The safety of our guests and team members at Blue Marlin Cove is a top priority. We have provided the thousands of our faithful guest and staff alike with helpful guidelines and safety information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Bahamas Mistry of Health detailing how to identify COVID-19 symptoms and mitigate its transmission. We have also partnered with ChemTron, as our exclusive suppliers, to provide our properties with access to top industry-standard cleaning and disinfecting supplies and have made training available to support our facility and our staff and managed owned condos in achieving the highest standards of cleanliness, disinfection and hygiene.
Our mission is to make resort travel possible for all, and that becomes especially important during times of uncertainty. Our cancellation policies for direct bookings are among the most flexible in the hotel/resort industry, with hundreds of guests already who have found our facilities honoring no-fee cancellations.
We have enhanced our policies as follows:
For bookings made online at www.bluemarlincove.com using our booking platform, guests are advised to contact all Bahamas and US Authorities Directly to confirm all current and up to date Laws and Local Requirements directly Along with Blue Marlin Cove Policies. Please consult travel advisories and information made available by the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and adapt our policies accordingly.
Additionally, due to the current situation with coronavirus, our staff are implementing new processes to protect the safety of our guests and team members. This may result in a reduction in certain services and amenities that are normally available at our resort. Those traveling to property and surrounding areas are asked and required to comply with all local guidelines and restrictions and may be required to provide identification establishing that they are “properly cleared travelers.” If guests have questions or concerns, we ask them to please contact the local Bahamas Government Agencies to obtain all proper and current information directly as our onsite and offsite teams cannot and will not confirm any rapidly changing guidelines which could cause a delay in you stay with us.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate with you to give you the best Island Time Trip!
With Prayers for A Better Tomorrow,
CEO/Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina
Please be advised upon check-in at the Resort all members of your party will be required to sign the RESORT/MARINA DISCLOSURE/WAIVER/RELEASE FORCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
Blue Marlin Cove is located on the West End of Grand Bahama Island, about 56 nautical miles from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida. West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement of Grand Bahama Island, best known for its world-class fishing – both incredible offshore fishing and shallow-water fishing just off our pristine beaches. Blue Marlin Cove is an angler’s dream!
New Passport Rules
Effective October 1, 2007, United States Citizens traveling to Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico must present a valid U.S. passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States. For more information, please visit travel.state.gov.
Customs & Immigration
For U.S., Canadian, United Kingdom and citizens of many other countries, a valid passport is the only requirement to enter the Bahamas. For more information, please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Bahamas Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.
By Air
Major U.S. airlines have multiple daily flights into Freeport. A partial listing of airlines is below:
AirTran
American
Continental
Delta
Bahamas Air
Lynx Air
Canada 3000
Western Air
Private Charter
By Boat
Blue Marlin Cove is located 56 nautical miles due east of the Port of Palm Beach, Florida and 63 miles due east from Port St. Lucie. You can make the crossing in your private boat, in about 4 hours.
If you own a private boat, but prefer not to make the crossing yourself, our Captain on Call is available to captain your boat from Florida to Blue Marlin Cove (and vice-versa). You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and sea breezes.
Please note that, if you are arriving by boat, a flat fee is required to clear Customs and Immigration: $150.00 for boats 35 feet and under, $300.00 for boats 36 feet and over and covers up to four persons per vessel. (Subject to change. Please check here for the most up-to-date policies and fees.) Your Customs fee includes a Cruising Permit, Fishing Permit, Customs and Immigration charges and the $15.00 Departure Tax for up to 4 persons. Each additional visitor will be charged a $15.00 Departure Tax. For 12+ month stays, special arrangements are required through the Bahamas Customs and Immigration department.
By Ferry
The Bahamas’ high-speed “fast ferry,” aka the Balearia Jaume 1, makes daily (note: weather-dependent) crossings between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Freeport, Grand Bahama. The trip takes approximately 3-4 hours. Current schedules depart Fort Lauderdale at 8:00 a.m. (arrive Freeport at 11:30 a.m.) and Freeport at 6:30 p.m. (arrive Fort Lauderdale at 10:00 p.m.).
On-Island Transportation + Rental Cars
For a minimal fee, we are pleased to offer our guests resort transportation in Blue Marlin’s 20-seat Mercedes Sprinter. Stop by the Front Desk to reserve private or shared (if available) transportation to Port Lucaya, Freeport and the East End, to explore The Garden of the Groves and Lucayan National Park, home to nature trails, boardwalks, and one of the largest underwater caving systems in the world.
Alternately, our resort concierge can arrange for a rental car to be dropped off at Blue Marlin. Rent for a day or the week.
Blasting Tuna in the Bahamas Yellowfins and Blackfins
Blue Marlin Cove was recently featured in Florida Sport Fishing magazine
