Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge: Getting Here

Makers Air is your only flight option to/from Congo Town aside from private charters.

****We require an afternoon arrival flight and a morning departure flight.****

PLEASE BOOK AN AFTERNOON ARRIVAL FLIGHT AND A MORNING DEPARTURE FLIGHT TO/FROM CONGO TOWN

Do not route through Nassau.

If you cannot find available seats online, be sure to call Makers. They will often add a flight to accommodate you, especially if you have multiple passengers in your group.

If you have booked your trip and received confirmation from me book your flight immediately!! Makers Air flights fill quickly. Do not wait until the last minute or a couple of months out! It’s too late. I have groups booked for next year who have already reserved flights.

MAKERS AIR

CONTACT INFO

Do not check flight availability on their website! Call Them!! Tell them you want an afternoon arrival to Congo Town and a morning departing flight from Congo Town. They will accommodate you.

BOOK THE 12:45 PM DEPARTING FLIGHT FROM FXE ARRIVING AT CONGO TOWN (COX) AT 2 PM

BOOK THE 7:30 AM OR 10 AM RETURN FLIGHT

DO NOT BOOK A MORNING ARRIVAL AND AFTERNOON DEPARTURE!

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The Details – Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge: Getting Here

You will fly into FLL-Fort Lauderdale International. Upon arrival, collect your bags and proceed to FXE-Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The taxi ride typically takes around twenty to thirty minutes, depending on traffic. Makers Air offers complimentary wifi, coffee, water, soda, and snacks. Additionally, there is an excellent airport cafe within walking distance. If you require overnight accommodation in Ft Lauderdale, there are several hotels conveniently located near FXE. Should you be driving, Makers Air provides valet service, allowing you to leave your car at no charge.

You will clear Bahamas Customs at Congo Town on arrival. I’ll arrange transportation to pick you up and carry you to the lodge. Bamm! That’s it, settle in, grab a drink, rig up your rods, and wait on dinner.

When returning, upon landing at FXE, your pilot will taxi directly to US Customs. You will unload your bags and proceed to customs for inspection. This process typically takes around ten minutes. Once cleared, you can step outside and hail a taxi to FLL for your return flight home. Alternatively, you can ask Makers Air to assist in arranging transportation to ensure a taxi awaits you.

For any additional questions or queries about your trip, please visit the Makers Air FAQs on their website. It provides comprehensive information to address all your concerns including nearby hotels that offer Makers customers discounts, etc.

See ya when you get here, Looking forward to it!!

Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge: Getting Here

FINALLY and MOST IMPORTANTLY

Did you notice how I beat the hell out of arrival and departure times? Here’s why…

Waiting to book your flights may result in a lack of availability for flights with suitable arrival and departure times; an afternoon arrival to Congo Town and a morning departure from Congo Town. Even worse, it is possible you’ll have to arrive and depart a day or two earlier or later than your confirmed fishing dates. I might be booked solid and not be able to accommodate you. It has happened.

Here’s the problem, I require stays to fall between the Saturdays. Saturday is when we rotate guests. Ten depart in the morning, ten arrive in the afternoon. If a guest books a morning arrival and afternoon departure worlds collide, it is a shit show. His room is not ready on arrival, I have to make him lunch as there is no kitchen staff during the day, and he is sitting around waiting for his room and to fish the following day. On departure, in the morning, he will have to vacate his room for cleaning to make it ready for the upcoming guests. He is sitting around all day waiting on a 4:30 PM flight.

THAT’S TWO WHOLE DAYS WASTED, SITTING AROUND. Rather than him being sad to go he is glad to leave. Please, book your flights ahead of time with the appropriate arrival and departure times. It helps lodge operations run smoothly, you’ll have a great trip, and be sad to go.

Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge: Getting Here