Cost of Fuel Curtailing Extensive Yacht Travels in The Bahamas.
On the 4th of July weekend, Cat Cay south of Bimini Bahamas, has never seen so many customers. The Marina was overflowing where usually it might only be 50% full. Historically Cat Cay and Bimini would be a stop over on the way to more extensive travels throughout the Bahamas but due to the high cost of Fuel, boaters are content to end their travels in the Bimini Chain, Just 50 miles from Miami.
With this decision traveling to the Bimini chain gets the US Boat owner a world away from South Florida without costing the world to get there. Likewise many yacht owners who prefer to travel further afield are opting to keep their vessels in The Bahamas in Marinas in places like The Abacos, Exumas, Grand Bahama, Harbour Island and New Providence. This has the effect of acting as a boon to marina owners in the “Near” Bahamas, while marina owners further afield are beginning top feel the pinch.