Traveling to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

w.bob · November 8, 2006, 03:48 PM

Can anyone provide any info on getting to this Island. It appears that flights are very limited through major airlines and the cost of the small Island hoppers appears to be very expensive. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

Neesie · November 8, 2006, 04:27 PM

I know next to nothing about cruises, however, can't you catch a cruise from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas?

chellej · November 8, 2006, 04:40 PM

It's been 3 years since we have been there & my links are no longer any good. Try searching on the Abaco board

www.oii.net

They will have the current airlines & info

It is a great place. Think about renting a boat for a day or two & checking out the surrounding cays. Lots to do and a quiet place to relax

johnmfaeth · November 8, 2006, 05:12 PM

I took Continental in July down to Abaco (own at the Regattas of Abaco). Flew Newark to West Palm Beach and then transferred to Cape Air (operating as Continental).

Used frequent flyer miles on that one, remember that paying would have been about $550.

MULTIZ321 · November 8, 2006, 06:59 PM

W.BOB

CHECK OUT http://www.flyyellowairtaxi.com/promotions.aspx

Richard

deabic · November 9, 2006, 12:33 PM

Try Bimini Island Air

www.flybia.com

They have some specials for the month of November...just got an email from them. We've taken them to Bimini and the flight is great (as long as you don't mind small planes).

Judy · November 9, 2006, 09:25 PM

Vintage Props and Jets flies to Marsh Harbour from Daytona, Melbourne, and Ft. Lauderdale. Their planes are no longer "vintage".
http://www.vpj.com/

Did you get a timeshare exchange there? I've been looking without success for some time now.

w.bob · November 10, 2006, 03:23 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I have been checking the fares from CT. (BDL) to Marsh Harbour for next June and they avg around $510 & up. Cheapest is from Newark on Continental for $417. Tried all kinds of comb like CT/ West Palm beach/MHH avg about $600. There will be 6 people so it may pay to drive the 1 3/4 hours to newark.

Thanks again for the help.

EvelynK72 · November 11, 2006, 11:55 AM

We went to Marsh Harbor two years ago and will heading there soon. Both times, our flights were booked through credit card points, so choices were limited. Can't recall the prices from 2004, but prices this year were in the $500 from IND. Itinerary both times: Indy to Charlotte to West Palm to Marsh Harbor. The first 2 legs are USair and the last leg is Bahamasair.

One warning regarding Bahamasair: When we were leaving, we checked in and was informed that USair gave us the wrong papers. We needed some sort of pass. Since we didn't have it, we would have to buy a one way ticket to West Palm for an exorbitant amount of money. We protested and made the supervisor call USair to clarify this issue. This also happened to the girl ahead of us who had purchased her ticket on one of the online booking agents (orbitz, priceline, etc. - can't recall which one).

Evelyn

November 8, 2006, 03:48 PM	#1
w.bob TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: CT Posts: 305 Resorts: Southcape	Traveling to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Can anyone provide any info on getting to this Island. It appears that flights are very limited through major airlines and the cost of the small Island hoppers appears to be very expensive. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

November 8, 2006, 04:27 PM	#2
Neesie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 11, 05 Location: Minnesota Posts: 352 Resorts: Discovery Beach in Cocoa Beach, FL	perhaps a cruise? I know next to nothing about cruises, however, can't you catch a cruise from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas?

November 9, 2006, 09:25 PM	#7
Judy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 10, 05 Location: Melbourne Beach FL; Steamboat Springs CO Posts: 1,804 Resorts: Celebrity Resort World of Orlando; Hatteras High;Worldmark; Buddy Dive (Lions Dive Bonaire)	Vintage Props and Jets Vintage Props and Jets flies to Marsh Harbour from Daytona, Melbourne, and Ft. Lauderdale. Their planes are no longer "vintage". http://www.vpj.com/ Did you get a timeshare exchange there? I've been looking without success for some time now. __________________ See my timeshare photoshows

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November 8, 2006, 04:40 PM	#3
chellej TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 13, 05 Posts: 699	It's been 3 years since we have been there & my links are no longer any good. Try searching on the Abaco board www.oii.net They will have the current airlines & info It is a great place. Think about renting a boat for a day or two & checking out the surrounding cays. Lots to do and a quiet place to relax

November 8, 2006, 05:12 PM	#4
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	I took Continental in July down to Abaco (own at the Regattas of Abaco). Flew Newark to West Palm Beach and then transferred to Cape Air (operating as Continental). Used frequent flyer miles on that one, remember that paying would have been about $550.

November 8, 2006, 06:59 PM	#5
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,595 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	W.BOB CHECK OUT http://www.flyyellowairtaxi.com/promotions.aspx Richard

November 9, 2006, 12:33 PM	#6
deabic Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 112 Resorts: 2 weeks Paradise Island Beach Club	Try Bimini Island Air www.flybia.com They have some specials for the month of November...just got an email from them. We've taken them to Bimini and the flight is great (as long as you don't mind small planes).

November 10, 2006, 03:23 PM	#8
w.bob TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: CT Posts: 305 Resorts: Southcape	Thanks for all of the replies. I have been checking the fares from CT. (BDL) to Marsh Harbour for next June and they avg around $510 & up. Cheapest is from Newark on Continental for $417. Tried all kinds of comb like CT/ West Palm beach/MHH avg about $600. There will be 6 people so it may pay to drive the 1 3/4 hours to newark. Thanks again for the help.

November 11, 2006, 11:55 AM	#9
EvelynK72 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Indiana Posts: 282 Resorts: Kona Coast, Kahana Falls, Durban Sands, Foxrun	We went to Marsh Harbor two years ago and will heading there soon. Both times, our flights were booked through credit card points, so choices were limited. Can't recall the prices from 2004, but prices this year were in the $500 from IND. Itinerary both times: Indy to Charlotte to West Palm to Marsh Harbor. The first 2 legs are USair and the last leg is Bahamasair. One warning regarding Bahamasair: When we were leaving, we checked in and was informed that USair gave us the wrong papers. We needed some sort of pass. Since we didn't have it, we would have to buy a one way ticket to West Palm for an exorbitant amount of money. We protested and made the supervisor call USair to clarify this issue. This also happened to the girl ahead of us who had purchased her ticket on one of the online booking agents (orbitz, priceline, etc. - can't recall which one). Evelyn