FAQ
Answers to what we’re asked most — fuel and customs for visiting boats, membership, and life on the island.
Yes. Transient boaters can take on fuel and clear Bahamas customs at Chub Cay, daily 7am–7pm — subject to our arrival procedures, so hail the marina on VHF 68 and obtain written permission before entering. Today's prices and availability: chubcay.com/fuel. Full arrival procedures, fees and emergency contacts: chubcay.com/visit.
Yes — it saves time at the dock and saves you money. Click2Clear is the Bahamas Customs online system for clearing a pleasure vessel into the country. File your inbound declaration and pay for your cruising permit before you leave; no username or password is required. Bring the printout with you — filing online doesn't complete your entry, because a Customs officer still has to stamp and sign the permit at a port of entry, and Chub Cay is one. Present a valid approval here and we take $100 off our Clearing Services Fee. File a fresh inbound declaration for every visit, including if you hold a Frequent Digital Cruising Card. Permit, anchorage and passenger fees are set by Bahamas Customs and change from time to time — check current amounts at bahamascustoms.gov.bs. Step by step: chubcay.com/visit#click2clear.
Social Membership is $60,000 + VAT to join — a one-time initiation — plus annual dues of $6,000 + VAT, due each January. Dues are subject to change; we expect future increases to track the US CPI plus 0.25% (25 basis points). Social Membership is for non-owners. Property owners aren’t required to join, but those who do join as Legacy members; slip ownership does require membership. See chubcay.com/property-owners.
An island tour is required for prospective members and takes about 90 minutes. Tours are day visits — we don’t accommodate overnight stays. Appointments are necessary, so call (786) 209-0025 or email Natalie Forbes at nforbes@chubcay.com to schedule a tour or to view real estate.
Most approvals take between three and six months. Membership is by application and subject to board approval.
Yes. If something happens to you, your membership transfers to your spouse or children at no cost — your family keeps their place on the island.
Yes. Immediate family is always welcome, whether or not the member is on island.
You can book marina slips, accommodations, and golf carts 24/7 in our online portal at chubcay.club, or call the front desk at (786) 209-0025 between 8am and 8pm for assistance.
Availability changes, so email Natalie Forbes at nforbes@chubcay.com for the current listing. Two new climate-controlled sheds are being built — contact Natalie if you would like to be added to the wait list.
Yes. Complimentary transportation is available around the island — call the front desk at (786) 209-0025 for a ride, or hail VHF 68 when you arrive by boat and we’ll run you to customs. Golf carts are available to rent if you’d rather get around on your own, and we’re always glad to show you the island on a complimentary tour.
Yes. Island internet is provided by Starlink on a commercial plan. Unlike residential Starlink, commercial service is billed by the gigabyte, so we cannot absorb unlimited use as a free amenity. To keep access fair and available for everyone, we pass data cost through to members and guests based on how much they use. To get online, open your phone or laptop, join the island Wi‑Fi network, and follow the on-screen steps to create an account and purchase data. Connectivity can still vary with weather and satellite conditions, as with any remote island service. Ask the front desk if you need help.
The entire island is powered by the sun, with battery storage carrying it through the night — that has cut our diesel use by about 90%. Reliability is the real story: the power system has run at 99.97% uptime, so interruptions are rare and brief. You can watch the plant live at solar.chubcay.com. Water comes from an on-site reverse-osmosis system.
Villas aren’t serviced daily. Call the front desk any time for extra towels or toiletries, and if you’d like light cleaning during your stay, you can add it for a fee when you book.
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