Things To Do
Fish Fry Friday's
Fish Fry Friday’s: Friday evening down on the water, a great evening out with local food, music, a little bit of dancing and limbo’ing (and a bit of rum!). Starts at 6pm.
Fishing/Boating Tours
Paul Petty Fishing: A licensed fishing / diving guide for many years, Paul offers guided bone-fishing trips (by boat or land). Located in Governor’s Harbour, you can call to arrange a day out. He also offers reef fishing and deep-sea fishing. Tel. 242-332-2963 or 243-557-7269. Fishbone Tours www.fishbonetours.com - Captain Julius Rankin - They are based out of Savannah Sound, about 20 minutes south of us. Fishbone offers fishing charter services including reef fishing, big game, bottom fishing, spearfishing, bone-fishing, and snorkeling, as well as kayak rentals and tours. For more information: Tel. 242-819-4960, 242-332-6524, or info@fishbonetours.com Eleuthera Tours www.eleutheratours.com: Their "Lighthouse Beach by Boat" and "Explore Schooner Cays" tours are very popular, and explore a lot of the cays around the southern part of the island. They are based in Deep Creek - a settlement about an hour's drive south of us. Tel: 1-242-557-7381 - Kristel
Spanish Wells Fish/Boat Tours
The following companies are located on Spanish Wells (an island off the North side of the island), but will collect you from Gene's Bay, which is about an hour's drive north of Governor's Harbour. They offer tours to visit the famous swimming pigs, sand-dollar banks, snorkeling, bridge jumping, world-class fishing, and more! Pig Beach Bahamas Tours - Captain Bruce Pinder: Email: getsaltygetwet@outlook.com Tel: 242-422-9999 https://www.facebook.com/Pig-Beach-Bahamas-Tours-100645235006453 (Experienced Captain with Great Reviews!) Get 10% off your tour with promo code "GOVHARB23"! Island Charters Spanish Wells http://www.islandchartersspanishwells.com You may also want to plan a day trip to Spanish Wells and/or Harbour Island during your stay. Both are small islands off the coast of the mainland and there are ferries that go back and forth throughout the day. There, you can rent a golf cart, and see the quaint islands, visit their shops, stop for some lunch, hit the beach, etc.
Eco-tourism and Nature Preserves
The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, the first national park on the island of Eleuthera is located on the Banks Road, 3 miles south of Governors Harbour: www.levypreserve.org. Visitors can walk miles of trails through the preserve to view the beautiful orchids, food and medicinal plants, and hardwood trees that played an important role in the history of the island. Turtle Lake Marine Reserve, located 2.5 miles south of Governors Harbour next to Queens Highway: www.edwinsmarinepreserve.com. Turtle Lake is an ideal spot to see green sea turtles, birds & the pristine & unique environment and inland blue hole. They also offer Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Boards for hourly, daily & weekly rentals for use on & off the lake. They are only open by reservation - call 954-435-8276 or 242-422-9109 or turtlelakereserve@gmail.com
Equipment Rentals
Clearwater Dive Shop, Governors Harbour: 242-332-2146 Fishing gear rental and diving accessories (no tank rentals). Also snorkel and scuba equipment rentals. Boat Rental: Eratio’s Boat Rental Governors Harbour - Power boat: 18' power boat. Tel 242-464-0568 Spanish Wells Boat Rentals - https://www.spanishwellsboatrentals.com/rates.html https://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/boat-rentals/ Jet Ski Rentals Governor's Harbour - Tel 242-809-3323
Health & Wellness
Cleaomie Rankine: 242-445-1331; Eleutherapine@yahoo.com Massage therapy & spa by Cleaomie, licensed massage therapist (home visits by appointment only). Also provides facials, manicures (as well as gel overlay), and pedicures. Massages by Meredith (Mary): Mary is the proprietor of Driftwood Spa and Salon, a home-based business in Palmetto Point, located just 10 minutes drive south of Governor's Harbour. Mary recently relocated back to Eleuthera, from Nassau, where she was a senior massage therapist at the renowned Ocean Club Four Seasons Resort. She is available for mobile treatments, including deep tissue, full body, prenatal, sport, and Swedish massage. https://driftwoodspaandsalon.com/massage-services/ Phone: 242-636-3394, or email: meredithculmer242@hotmail.com Janine Carey Yoga: Classes held in Governor's Harbour during high season. Phone: 242-376-7909 or email: info@janinecarey.com Monique Carroll: Private yoga classes. Phone: 242-470-9070 or email: uniquebymonique@gmail.com
150 Beaches to choose from
Eleuthera is known for its many “elusive” beaches, including world-famous Lighthouse Beach, Twin Coves Beach, Double Bay Beach, French Leave Beach and so many others. Recommend using Google Maps or buying The Beach Book: Eleuthera and The Elusive Beaches of Eleuthera book. Norma’s Gift Shop in Governor’s Harbour for a detailed map. If you’re going to Lighthouse Beach, be prepared for a 2-mile hike down a pristine beach, or ATV rental, or boat excursion. Many beaches are off the beaten path and some require SUV or 4x4.
Scenic spots to check out
Glass Window Bridge, the narrowest point on earth, connects North Eleuthera to the rest of the island. It sits high above the ocean, with the Caribbean Sea (Exuma Sound) on one side and the deep blue Atlantic on the other. The Queen’s Bath is just beyond the Glass Window Bridge (if you’re headed south from ELH). These natural “baths” are created when the ocean is at low tide, making it the perfect spot for a sunny dip away from the waves. Use caution, as these areas can be dangerous! Sapphire Blue Hole The Sapphire Blue Hole is located in the northern part of Eleuthera. This activity is not for the faint-hearted as it involves a 20-feet jump and you would have to climb up a rope to get back up. If you don’t have it in you to jump, at least enjoy a quick stop and a photo-op. Location: Queen’s Highway, Gene’s Bay, North Eleuthera