The Association of Bahamas Marinas has collectively assembled an incredible variety of businesses and organizations to optimize your Bahamas experience. Whether you are island hopping on your own vessel, staying at your favorite location for a long weekend or extended period of time, or chartering a private vessel, there are many shopping and provisioning services that can handle the details so you can relax and truly tap into an “island state of mind.”
Our Allied Members have a wonderfully diverse set of services, but this article focuses on your island food and beverage experiences.
For those who are looking to replenish or stock high quality fresh provisions, Solomon’s Fresh Market is your best option, with 2 locations in Nassau. With a commitment to high quality products, it is a great choice to ensure your vessel is well equipped and easily replenished.
The Exuma Markets, located in George Town Exuma, provides a similar product mix to Solomon’s, but also carries a variety of specialty, organic and fresh products.
The Cost Right brand provides shoppers with name-brand, club-packed products at warehouse club prices. Cost Right is located in New Providence and on Grand Bahama.
If you are looking to stock up on beverages for the boat, 700 Wines and Spirits has over 60 locations across more than 12 islands, and is conveniently located “just around the corner”, no matter where you are. They are easily the best choice for must-have alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for every occasion and definitely a great source for those who love the beloved Bahamian beer, Kalik.
With eight Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits locations in The Bahamas, you can find them on Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and Eleuthera. Aptly named after their owner, Jimmy Sands, all of their stores sell the full Bahamian Brewery & Beverage line of products as well as wines, spirits, mixers, and cigarettes.
For boaters and travelers looking for more of a concierge type experience, Island Purveyors is a wonderful asset to our The Bahamas boating community. Island Purveyors is based in Nassau and is ready to fulfill your needs with the best island life has to offer. From everyday necessities to gourmet delicacies, floral arrangements, specialty services such as massage therapies, beauty services, event support, unique gift services and even aircraft transport.
ABM will continue to nourish the needs of boaters and those who enjoy island travel throughout The Bahamas. The Association of Bahamas Marinas has more than 40 members, each helping the boating community and our marina industry. For more information, see: https://www.bahamasmarinas.com/allied-members.
