Population:
Approximately less than 150 Bahamians. Language:
English Geography: Just
south of San Salvador and 185 miles east of Nassau lies Rum Cay.
Time
Zone: Eastern Standard Time Currency:
The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to
the US dollar. Economy:
There is not much action going on in Rum Cay, just a relaxing unspoiled nature
type of time..
Nationality: Bahamian Medical:
There is a little poison oak on the Bahamian islands. Entry
Requirements: Passports required. Driving:
Bahamian's drive on the left side of the road (remember: right is left). There
is not much to see past the main town so you may be better off on foot. Electricity:
120/240 volts, suitable for all US appliances. Getting
to Rum Cay.
Airports: Private airstrip in Port Nelson with no scheduled
flights.
This may change with the new Rum Cay development Rock Resort coming
in 2010. Mailboats:
MV Lady Fransis $60 one way.
Marinas:
Summer Point Marina. 18
slips 252-357-1000
Rum Cay Resort Marina 80 slips 242-667-3000 Where
to stay: Currently very few accommodations until the development of Rock Resort
arrives.
Drinking
Water: Most homes have cisterns which collect rain water in a tank underground
or above ground when it rains. Most cisterns are made of cement or plastic. It's
always good to conserve the use of water when staying in the Bahamas as it can
run out if it does not rain for awhile.
Weather
in Rum Cay: Click here for weather in the Bahamas Highest
Point Rum cay: 130 feet
Area (Sq.
Miles) of Rum Cay: 30 sq. miles
Developments: 900 acres of
Rum Cay is set to be developed called Rock Resort. With
a hotel set to open in 2010, this development has run into
some legal "who owns the land" issues. Which also
lead to arguments with the locals. The site plan includes
a practice golf course, a gated entry and marina with ocean
lots and hilltop estates for sale.
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