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Here are just a few popular activities that you can get up to while in Hope Town. Snorkeling - Take an excursion to one of the popular marine parks where you can enjoy a leisurely snorkel around the elk horn coral and abundance of sea life with Froggies Outisland Adventures. Or you can just snorkel right off the beach in town where the reef is about 20 yards off shore in some spots. No need to bring all of your heavy snorkel gear, it can be rented on the island from Froggies (phone: 242 3660431) Sailing Charters - Rent a sailboat and explore the many deserted island we have nearby. Island hopping to the other settlements are also another way to explore the surrounding area. If you are not experienced with operating a sailboat, there is also the option of a captain for hire. The Moorings - phone: 888 952 8420 Florida Yacht Charters - phone: 242 3674853 (Toll-Free: 800 5370050) Cruise Abaco - phone: 242 5770148 (US# 321 821 9414) ABC Charters - phone: Abaco Multihull - phone: 242 3660552 Scuba diving - Abaco is known for its spectacular diving spots. There are a number of marine parks and wrecks that are frequented. Two of the most popular spots are Mermaids Reef and Sandy Cay Reef. Froggies Outisland Adventures (phone:(242) 3660431) has daily excursions to either of the two places. You can arrange for a 1/2 day trip or for the enthusiast, there is also a full day trip available. Fishing Charters - Abaco is also known for its great game and deep sea fishing. There are a number of local fishing guides that can accommodate whatever type of fishing you prefer; whether it be bone fishing, reef fishing or deep sea fishing for tuna, mahi mahi etc. Here are the available fishing guides: Ira Key - A Salt Weapon - phone: 242 3660245 (deep sea fishing) Will Key - Days Catch Charters - Phone: 242 3660059 (reef fishing) Robert Lowe - Seagull Charters - phone: 242 3660266 - (deep sea fishing) Michael Schreiner - Down Deep Fishing Charters - phone: 242 3663143 Justin Russell - Local Boy Fishing Charters - phone: 242 3660528 (deep sea fishing) Truman Major - Lucky Strike Charters - Phone: 242 3660101 (deep sea or reef fishing) Maitland Lowe - Wild Pigeon Charters - phone: 242 3660234 (bone and reef fishing) Look here for more information on bringing home your catch. Sunbathing / Swimming - on any number of secluded beaches that stretch from one end of the island to the next. Surfing - At Garbanzo Break and Hamburger Point located between Abaco Inn and Sea Spray. Surfboard can be rented from Sundried T's in town. Phone them at (242) 3660616 Island hopping - With your own rental boat or if you don’t feel comfortable navigating the waters, Froggies Outisland Adventure has daily excursions to some if the surrounding islands. You can also travel on the regularly scheduled ferries between the islands. (Ferry Schedule) Boat rentals - Captain your own runabout for beaching on different islands, fishing or island hopping. Hope Town: Island Marine - phone: 242 3660282 (US# 561 2494046) Seahorse Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3660023 Cats Paw Rentals - phone: 242 3660380 Marsh Harbour: Blue Wave Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3673910 B&B Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3677368 Rich's Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3672742 Rainbow Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3674602 Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals - phone: 242 3671035 Exploring: By golf cart Island Cart Rentals - phone: 242 3660448 Hope Town Cart Rentals - phone: 242 3660064 T&N Cart Rentals - phone: 242 3660069 Jr’s Cart Rentals - phone: 242 3660361 Elbow Cay Carts) - phone: 242 3660530 By bicycle Sundried T's - phone: 242 3660616 By electric paddle boat cruiser Sundried T's - phone: 242 3660616 Kayaking Abaco Eco - phone: 242 3660398 Historical Visits - Tour the Wyannie Malone Historical Museum to learn more about the island and its colourful past. Visit and climb to the top of the Hope Town Lighthouse where the panoramic view is breathtaking. The Lighthouse is boat access only, so you will have to take your runabout to the lighthouse dock. You can also hop on one of the scheduled ferries (Ferry Schedule) and ask the captain if it would be possible for him to drop you to the lighthouse (you will have to wait for the next ferry to get a ride back). Shopping - There are a number of shops to choose from on Elbow Cay and Hope Town. Each shop has its own island character and unique selection to choose from. They carry everything from surfboards to ladies handbags. Iggy Biggy - phone: 242 3660354 Sundried T's - phone: 242 3660616 Fantasy Boutique - phone: 242 3660537 El Mercado - phone: 242 3660053 Hope Town Lodge Gift Store - phone: 242 3660095 Ebbtide Gift Shop - phone: 242 3660088 Da Fina Tings - phone: 3660567 Kemps Souvenirs - phone: 242 3660423 Sugar Shack Gift Store - phone: 242 366 Abaco Inn Gift Store - phone: 242 3660133 Hope Town Coffee House - phone: 242 366760 Nightlife - Hope Town is known for its lively nightlife. There is usually music at a different restaurant almost every night...in season. You can always find a good time. Live bands, game nights, Bahamian grill outs, Karaoke. Check on the “Calendar Of Events” to see what’s going on while you are in town.

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