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Sailing in the Bahamas

Sailing in the Bahamas is quite popular.  It is a popular tourist destination so everything costs quite a lot.  The national dish of the Bahamas is Cracked Conch and Bahamian Rice and Peas. Much is imported from the US and relatively expensive, so stock up well before you head out. 

Sailing in the Bahamas - Supermarkets

You can provision at any of the major supermarkets in Nassau.  Super Value is a major outlet and the chain comprises 13 across the island with a comprehensive range of produce. Quality Supermarkets are reasonably priced.  Central Food Fair stocks a good range of everything.  There is also a Carrefour supermarket.

Solomons Fresh Market (Nassau) at the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza and Old Fort Town Center for fresh produce, deli, organic and general groceries. Provisioning orders can be made by email and for that go to their website, download a convenient provisioning grocery Xcel spreadsheet and get an order together.

Sailing in Bahamas - Markets

The Farmers Market for in season fruit and vegetables operates on Saturdays 09:00 to midday.  Doongalik Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday 09:00 to 13:00 with good range of greens, peppers, and other fresh produce.  Seafood tops the list for quality and variety here and worth getting there early for pick of it.

Sailing in the Bahamas - Seafood Markets

The Montagu Beach Fish Market is the largest fish market. The offering ranges from fresh snapper and grouper, lobster and conch which is the national dish for the Bahamas, you can try Paradise Fisheries.  The Exuma Market on Exuma has a range of items including some fruit and vegetables, but it is not cheap.  Eleuthera Island Farm has fresh produce and some provisions.