Walker's Cay is an island of Bahamas.
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Walker's Cay is the northernmost and most remote island in the Abaco Group. It is privately owned. It is a paradise for anglers and divers. One of the main attractions is the shark feeding, also known as the Shark Rodeo. In Shark Canyon, divers can often come across sleeping sharks as well.
Walker's Cay National Park was created in 2002 and is 1,555 hectares in size. The water there is absolutely clear up to a depth of 30 meters.
getting there
By plane
Walker's Cay Airstrip, IATA Code - WKR, private airfield, 2,800 x 80 feet (925 x 26 meters) runway, Tel. 353-1252, 367-2560, jet fuel, passport and customs clearance.
activities
Boat rental
- Walker's Cay Marina. Tel.: 352-5252.
fishing
- Walker's Cay Undersea Adventures. Tel.: 353-1252, Fax: 353-1339.
Marinas
- Sea Lion Marina. Tel.: 352-5252. VHF 68; 75 berths, 8 'water depth at high tide.
Diving
- Walker's Cay Undersea Adventures. Tel.: 353-1252, Fax: 353-1339.
shop
- Pete’s Gallery
- Sea Below Dive & Gift Shop
kitchen
- Conch Pearl. Tel.: 352-5252.
- The Lobster Trap. Tel.: 352-5252.
accommodation
- Island Beach Front Hotel. Tel.: 359-4476. 15 rooms.
- Walker's Cay Hotel. Tel.: 353-1252, (954) 359-1400, Fax: 353-1339, (954) 359-1414. 62 rooms, 4 villas, 4 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 pools, boutiques, tennis court, diving school, fishing, beach.Price: In winter: double room 150-160 $, villa: 325-375 $; in summer: double room $ 120-130, villa: $ 300.
Practical advice
police
- Walker's Cay Police Station. Tel.: 352-5252.
