Getting Here

If you are a US citizen, please read about the new passport requirements that come into effect on January 23, 2007.

Traveling to this tranquil and untouched paradise has never been easier. Most flights to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort arrive at Stella Maris airport on Long Island.

From Nassau direct to Cape Santa Maria

Daily flights from Nassau direct to Stella Maris (airport code "SML") are now available with Southern Air and Pineapple Air.

Daily flights to Deadman’s Cay (airport code "LGI") on Long Island are also available. Currently, Southern Air, Pineapple Air (+1 242 377-0140) and Bahamas Air all fly to Long Island from Nassau.

From Florida to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort via George Town

From Miami or Ft Lauderdale, guests may travel to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort via George Town on neighboring Exuma Island. The flight from Florida to George Town takes about an hour and half, while George Town to Long Island takes 15 minutes over the stunningly beautiful Caribbean.

Flights from Florida to George Town are available with Continental Airlines and American Airlines. Flights from George Town to Long Island are available with Island Wings Charter, Island Connections Air Charters and Steve Smith Charters.

From Toronto to Nassau

WestJet offers 7 direct flights per week from Toronto to Nassau, and both hubs have many connecting options.

By charter flight direct to Cape Santa Maria

If you just can’t wait to get under the Caribbean sun or if you are travelling with a group, air charters are a great option. Direct chartered flights from Miami, Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are available, with daily departures operated by Trans-Caribbean Air. Over Under Aviation offers excellent charter rates for guests booking more than six weeks before departure.

If you would like some help booking your flight to the resort, don’t hesitate to call 1 800 926-9704 or +1 242 338-5273.

Stella Maris Airport is now open!

The resurfacing of the airstrip at Stella Maris Airport is now complete and the airport has reopened to private pilots, commercial and charter aircraft. The customs department is also open at the airport so that private planes coming from outside of the Bahamas can now receive customs clearance at Stella Maris.

Fly Your Own Wings

Cape Santa Maria has long been a favorite destination for private pilots. For airstrip information, including the private pilots’ special, please see our private pilots information page.