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Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge is located as far south on Andros Island as you can go without getting into a boat. The allure to Andros Island is its heavy weight class of bonefish. It has been said that the southern part of Andros holds some of the biggest around the island. Fish from dawn to dusk right outside your bedroom door. The lodge is situated on a flat that is big enough for 10 or more wading anglers and provides eager anglers more opportunities to catch big fish at the end of the day.
Serious bonefishing- Large South Andros bonefish
- Most southerly location on Andros
- Delicious Bahamian meals
The fishing at Mars Bay is the central focus of the lodge, and other than the delicious cooking, it is what brings anglers back year after year. Depending on conditions, angling guests can either wade or fish from a boat. Guides utilize their favorite flats such as Hawke’s Nest, Grassy Creek and Beach Cay amongst a series of others. Many of the largest bonefish in the world can be found south of Andros Island and Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge is closest to them. Bonefish average 3-6 pounds with plenty of bonefish ranging up to 10 lbs. Permit and tarpon can be fished to and caught at certain times of year, but the main focus is on the large bonefish in the area. Remember, we’re talking serious bonefishing.
Accommodations
The accommodations are clean and comfortable at Mars Bay. Rooms have two single beds or doubles and private baths. In the main lodge there is a relaxation area, satellite television, internet and air conditioning. The cuisine includes conch, fresh fish, lobster, steaks, ribs and chicken. The meals are prepared by local cooks, which bring a home-cooked atmosphere to the experience. A full bar is found at the lodge with everything from standard liquors, Kalik beer and a variety of wine.
Mars Bay openly admits, this is a lodge for the fly fishing enthusiast, there are no golf courses or shopping centers…but there are bonefish, and big ones at that.
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge Details
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RATES
Rates at Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Rates per person, double occupancy, two per boat
- 3 Nights / 2 Days: $1,800
- 4 Nights / 3 Days: $2,150
- 5 Nights / 4 Days: $2,500
- 6 Nights / 5 Days: $2,850
- 7 Nights / 6 Days: $3,200
- 3 Nights / 2 Days: $2,050
- 4 Nights / 3 Days: $2,550
- 5 Nights / 4 Days: $3,050
- 6 Nights / 5 Days: $3,550
- 7 Nights / 6 Days: $4,050
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's Included at Mars Bay Bonefish Inn
- Transportation to and from Congo Town (TZN)
- Room tax
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Boat and guide
- Beer and alcohol. In stock is Kalik beer, rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey. Only bring your 15-year-old bottle of scotch or special wine.
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
What's Not Included at Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
- Air travel to and from Congo Town
- Gratuities s for guides, recommended $50/boat per day,
- Gratuities for Housekeeping and kitchen staff, recommended $20 per day.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel Information for Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Andros South is a 20-minute drive from the airport in Congo Town on South Andros. There are several options for flying into Congo Town.
Western Air
The most popular option for reaching our island is Western Air. Western operates two flights each day from nearby Nassau. Western flights work perfectly with our schedule. These flights depart Nassau at 7:00 am and 3:15 pm daily and take 20 minutes. The flights return back to Nassau at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Reservations can be made with Western Air at (242) 377-2222.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Western Air accepts only cash for payment. When checking in with Western Air in Nassau, you will need $140 in cash, either US or Bahamian ($1 US = $1 Bahamian), to pay for your round-trip ticket.
Watermakers Air
Watermakers Air is a seat fare option offering flights between the US and Congo Town with direct, nonstop flights multiple times per week between Fort Lauderdale and Congo Town.
Watermakers operates from the centrally located Fort Lauderdale Executive airport, allowing for easy connections with flights within the United States. Outbound guests clear US Customs in Fort Lauderdale, which is typically a smooth process.
Tickets can be booked online at, www.watermakersair.com or via telephone at (954) 771-0330.
Private Charters
Groups of more than 6 persons may also consider a private charter from Ft. Lauderdale. We work with several charter companies in Ft. Lauderdale and would be happy to work with you on a charter.
Once you arrive in Congo Town, a representative of our facility will meet you at the airport for the short drive to our lodge...
Please call Castafly at 877-311-8359 or e-mail us for more details. -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions at Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Once Castafly Travel, LLC receives a deposit or final payment for any type of trip, it is anacknowledgment and agreement by the client to all Terms and Conditions and Cancellation and Refund policies:
Non-refundable deposits and payment.
Your payment for a trip is non-refundable, regardless of the means for payment, be it credit card, cash or check.Deposits
Unless otherwise noted by the vendor,- 50% of the total package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC within 14 days of initial booking. This deposit will secure all reservations.
- The balance or full payment of package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC at least 90 days before first day of scheduled trip
- Castafly Travel, LLC reseves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any changes to the reservation after initial booking.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Unless otherwised noted by the vendor,- All cancellations for any type of trip must be made in writing to Castafly Travel, LLC. Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any cancellations of any type of reservation.
- Cancellation outside of 90 days prior to scheduled departure – 90% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation between 60 and 90 days prior to scheduled departure - 70% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation between 30 and 60 days prior to scheduled departure – 60% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation 30 days or less prior to scheduled departure – No refund of deposit or final payment.
Trip cancellation insurance and evacuation insurance.
Because your deposit and other payment is non-refundable, Castafly Travel, LLC suggests you consider trip and medical evacuation insurance. This insurance is the best way to avoid losing your deposit due to unanticipated circumstances or emergencies. Because Castafly Travel, LLC has no ability to control your deposit onceit is forwarded to the respective lodge, outfitter, etc., we have developed a relationship with Sportsman’s Travel Insurance.
We also recommend trip evacuation/rescue insurance with Global Rescue, a medical and security evacuation service. We strongly urge to consider these types of insurance, be it with Sportsman’s Travel, Global Rescue, or some other trip and medical evacuation insurance company. A brochure for each company is included in your pre-trip planning package.
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Itinerary alterations.
Castafly Travel reserves the right to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems in its discretion, necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour) and to pass on to tour clients expenditures caused by delays or offense beyond our control.
Cancellation.
Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refund will constitute full settlement to the client.
Prices subject to change.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Baggage and personal effects.
Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no member or agent of Castafly Travel, LLC or its agents, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation