New Plymouth, the quaint village on Green Turtle Cay, is the epitome of Bahamian charm with its narrow streets, white picket fences, and brightly painted buildings. First settled in 1783, at the end of the American Revolution, it grew into the second largest city in the Bahamas by the 1800s. Now it’s known for its shops, restaurants, and historic sites popular among boaters, making New Plymouth yachting a delight. The two main harbors are White Sound to the north and Black Sound to the south.
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No moorings are available, but Green Turtle Cay has a number of excellent full-service marinas, some with resort privileges. There are anchorages in Bluff Harbour and Cocoa Bay. Holding is poor in Black Sound. White Sound has space for anchoring and good holding.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available.
Check out the photographs, paintings, and artifacts detailing the history of New Plymouth at the Albert Lowe Museum. The bronze sculptures at the Memorial Sculpture Gardens feature busts of important figures in Bahamian history, and the Captain Roland Roberts House Environmental Center is a great place to take the kids to learn more about the ecology of reef systems. Popular restaurants include the McIntosh Restaurant and Bakery, Laura’s Kitchen, the Wreckin’ Tree Bakery and Restaurant, the Plymouth Rock, and the Pineapples Bar and Grill. The Bluff House and the Green Turtle Club in White Sound are both excellent.
Dockage, fuel, water, ice, showers, laundry facilities, provisions, and taxi service are available.
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