San Salvador Island, located in the southeastern Bahamas,
is a sparsely populated tropical Out Island Paradise
of powdery white sand beaches and warm crystalline waters.
Only 385 miles southeast of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
San Salvador is accessible by scheduled and charter
air flights direct to a modern 4,400 foot paved airstrip,
or by sea to our deep water marina which offers a protected
harbor with electric and water hook-ups for visiting
yachtsman.
Riding Rock Resort and Marina is one of only two resorts
located on the scenic San Salvador oceanfront. Built,
owned and operated by the William's family since the
1960's,the resort is and always has been dedicated to
the comfort and convenience of water sports enthusiasts.
Accommodations
Guests staying at the resort have their choice of two
room categories. Our one story building includes 12
Standard rooms overlooking
the
pool area and on the opposite side of the building,
12 Deluxe Oceanfront rooms. The Standard and Deluxe
rooms share adjoining doors, making them ideal suites
for families and friends traveling together.
There are also 18 Deluxe Oceanfront rooms in our adjacent
two story building. All of the Deluxe rooms have spectacular
views of the Caribbean Sea.
All rooms are air conditioned and offer cable TV, telephone,
private bath, porch or balcony, outside drying hooks,
tile floors and daily housekeeping. Beach towels are
available at the resort laundry facility or at the dive
shop. In addition to the standard room amenities, Deluxe
rooms have a mini fridge, ocean view, patio with chairs
and a writing table and chairs. The resort also features
a freshwater swimming pool, and access to a breathtaking
white sand beach.
» Air-Conditioned
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Ceiling Fans
» Conference Facilities
» Maid Service
» Pool
» Telephone
» TV in Room
» Watersports
Amenities
To service the special needs of divers, the Riding Rock
Resort and Marina features two custom dive boats, complete
with deep V-hulls, walk-thru transoms, dive platform
with extended ladders, camera rinse and protection from
the sun. A full service SSI and PADI
dive
center is located in the marina complex, complete with
air compressors, guest gear storage, training facilities
and conference room.
Scuba Diving
Boats leave the marina at 9:00 am each morning for a
two tank trip. They return to the dock around 12:30
pm. The dive boats leave for a one tank wall dive each
afternoon around 2:30 pm. Night dives are scheduled
for Tuesday evening. All dive equipment except for wetsuits,
remains on the boats for the duration of your trip,
the crew gives everything a fresh water rinse daily.
Wetsuits and skins are hung up to dry in an outdoor
area. Tanks are 80 cu ft aluminum compact 80's. These
cylinders are 4 pounds heavier in the water than a standard
80 and allow you to wear less weight on your body.

Marina Anglers from all over the world have discovered
the marine wilderness of San Salvador. World record
Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin, Kingfish and Tuna cruise
the deep blue waters just minutes from the Riding Rock
docks. We encourage the philosophy of catch and release
sport fishing in an effort towards conservation.
Deep Sea fishing is offered for 1/2 and full days charters
on our 28' boat, Odyssey III.
Morning departures are usually set for 8:30 am, but
the departure time is not set in stone and can be arranged
to fit the needs of our anglers. Tackle, bait and water
are provided. With advance notice, we would be happy
to prepare and pack your beverages of choice and snacks
or meals for your charter at an additional cost. You
are welcome to bring your own beverages and food also.
Services and Activities
The full service marina facilities at the Riding Rock
Resort and Marina include electric hook-ups, fresh water,
diesel and gas, showers
and
restrooms, ice, laundry room, satellite televisions
connections and of course protected deep water dockage.
Marina Anglers from all over the world have discovered
the marine wilderness of San Salvador. World record
Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin, Kingfish and Tuna cruise
the deep blue waters just minutes from the Riding Rock
docks. We encourage the philosophy of catch and release
sport fishing in an effort towards conservation.
Restaurants
Especially popular are our restaurant -- specializing
in American and Bahamian cuisine with an accent on fresh
fish -- and the Driftwood Lounge. Both provide a friendly,
casual atmosphere for the food and drinks and a magnificent
ocean view.
Breakfast
Breakfast
is served from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Fresh fruit, cereal,
French toast, pancakes, bacon and sausage are served
to order or buffet style.
Lunch
Lunch is served from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Conch chowder
and fresh Bahamian bread are served daily. Your choice
of a meat or fish dish or a buffet style meal is prepared.
Cracked conch, grouper fingers, steamed conch, pizza
and baked chicken are some of the selections.
Dinner
Dinner is served from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A garden salad
and soup are served with each entree. Your choice of
meat or fish dish is prepared or a buffet style meal.
Grilled dolphin, roast beef, steamed grouper, stuffed
chicken breast and steak are some of the selections.
Number of Rooms: 42
Rates: $150-$210 Nightly Rates
Full packages also available
Type Payments Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX
Riding Rock Resort and Marina
San Salvador, Bahamas
Tel. 800.272.1492 or 954.453.5031
Fax. 954.351.9740
E-Mail: reservations@ridingrock.com
Web: http://www.ridingrock.com
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