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Long Island, Bahamas
The Long Island in Bahamas promises a fun filled
diving, especially on its extravagant walls which are known to be
best in the area. Crystal blue clear warm water all year round
attracts fish of every kind, both on the surface and down under to
make your every diving experience from snorkeling to the depths as
colorful as you would have imagined.
Long Island offers hundreds of sites and all
depths on the Ocean and Lee sides for a variety of boats for small
or larger groups. Fishermen enjoy Stella Maris fishing year round
due to the presence of a major current stream, the North Equatorial
Current, which originates in the Canary Islands and washes the
shores of Long Island, transporting huge schools of Blue Marlin,
White Marlin, Sailfish, Rainbow Runners, Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin
Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo. The waters surrounding Long Island
offer World Class Scuba Diving and outstanding Snorkeling!
They are also very well known for our superb Bone Fishing, Flats and
Deep Sea Fishing!
Inshore fishing for Bone Fish is a fly
fisherman's paradise with average daily catches of 15 to 20, from 2
to 12 pounds. Fish with our guides or explore some terrific wading
flats on your own in our bay, just a stone's throw away!
We love vacationing at Stella Maris Resort Club
Stella Maris Resort Long Island Bahamas is
a full service hotel in Long Island Bahamas with villas and
bungalows; A/C, tropical decor, ocean front. Long Island
Bahamas diving, fishing and beaches, aviation and marina.
Guests staying at Stella Maris Resort Club enjoy
the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate this winter. Stella Maris
offers a wide range of amenities. From the in-room casual comfort of
the tropical dιcor to the practical inclusion of small fridges,
coffeemakers and hairdryers, a visit to Stella Maris offers guests
the ideal island accommodation. And memorable activities are
plentiful. With options including an impressive list of
complimentary services such as bicycles, kayaks, boat cruises,
snorkeling and land excursions, as well as world-class scuba diving
and superb bone fishing, guests can always find as much, or as
little, to do as they please.
Plan to visit your 'Island Home' soon! Stella
Maris means 'Star of the Sea', and our Resort Club is a shining star
in The Bahamas archipelago. The gem colored waters surrounding Long
Island is the treasured 'secret' of our long time guests, family,
and friends. Here you uncover amazing snorkeling and scuba diving,
superb fishing - whether for the elusive 'bones' or trophy big game,
and some of The Bahamas most beautiful and secluded beaches. Stella
Maris Resort offers hotel rooms, 1,2,3 & 4-bedroom bungalows -
nightly, weekly - with full hotel services, or as vacation rentals.
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More about the Long Island Bahamas
Located southeast of the Exuma Cays, this
76-mile long island is an unspoiled, tranquil, and scenic
hideaway divided by the Tropic of Cancer and bordered by two
strikingly different coast lines, one with powder white
beaches and the other, rocky headlands that descend suddenly
into the sea.
Its interesting caves, gorgeous bays,
towering cliffs and rolling hills are in direct contrast
with the more tropical landscape and coast lines found
elsewhere in The Bahamas.
The area has truly stunning beaches and,
in fact, Cape Santa Maria has one of the worlds top ten
beaches. Columbus Point, located 1/2 mile north of the
primary beach resort in Cape Santa Maria, offers a
tremendous view of the protected harbor Columbus sailed into
as well as a monument and plaque commemorating his landing.
Stella Maris, which means Star of the Sea, is another
primary resort area on Long Island. Stella Maris is a famous
meeting place for sports fishermen and scuba divers.
 It
is located 12 miles south of Cape Santa Maria. Visitors
headed to either Cape Santa Maria or Stella Maris should fly
into the Stella Maris International Airport.
Long Island's biggest event is the
annual Long Island Sailing Regatta, featuring Bahamian made
boats. It is held in Salt Pond in May or June and attracts
contestants from all over the Islands of the Bahamas.
Loyalists from Carolina settled here in 1790 with their
slaves. They built vast plantations, which thrived
briefly growing sea-island cotton, but the abolition of
slavery made them unprofitable. Today many of the
Loyalist mansions stand in skeletal form etched against the
sky. Although the plantations are no more, agriculture is
still very much a part of the life here. Many Long Islanders
engage in pot-hole farming, which involves planting in
fertile holes in the limestone where good top soil collects.
From these an abundance of peas, corn,
pineapples and bananas are grown. Raising sheep, goats and
pigs also provides a living for the inhabitants. Long Island
is famous for its local fisherman who are divers and go to
sea for week long trips to spear spiny lobster and fish.
Fresh seafood is readily available at very reasonable
prices.
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Itinerary
Trip Details
Pricing does not include air-fare, but covers
lodging and breakfast. Please call
us, so we can assist you with flight and travel arrangements.
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The average air fare from Nassau is $150-$200 on
BahamasAir.
We are including all lodging (rooms double occupancy) at the Stella Maris Resort Web site is
www.stellamarisresort.com
Also, diving for 6 days
includes 3 tank dive each day, 1 night dive or afternoon dive, and free
shore diving for up to 6 days. We will provide meals, snacks,
beverages and airport transfer. The hotel facilities include a
pool, kayak's, fishing, snorkeling and transfers to and from the town with access to shopping and nightlife.
How Do I Get There??
Please call us,
so we can assist you with flight and travel arrangements.
Just a Few Suggestions
We suggest a weight limit
of 55 pounds per person because some smaller carriers may apply
excess charges [currently run .50 per pound]. The atmosphere in the
Bahamas is very informal so it helps to pack lightly. On occasion,
luggage can be delayed and you may wish to include a few personal
items in a small carry-on.
You'll be asked to
complete a history form and to return it to the dive shop. Don't
forget your "C" card. You won't be able to dive without
it.
A valid Passport and
return or ongoing airline ticket is required for all visitors.
Currently, U.S., British and Canadian citizens can use a Birth
Certificate with a raised seal and photo ID as proof of citizenship.
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