Our Story...The Historic Settlement of West End is located 56 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida and offers easy access for nature lovers, sport fishermen and sail boat enthusiasts. The area offers some of the best fishing, deserted cays, snorkeling and scuba diving to enjoy. Annual migration of spotted dolphins, sea turtles and numerous bird species can be found in this natural wonderland. One may
also hand feed stingrays in their natural environment for a once in a lifetime thrill. There is something for everyone to enjoy who appreciate culture, native food and abundant marine life. We educate guests about the history of the local ecology and how vital it is to protect our natural resources for future generations. Begin your first experience with a visit to Memory Rock featuring great sites for reef fishing, conch diving, and nature watching! Ask about the incredible 16th Century St. Johns Wreck Tour—also known to the locals as the “Sugar Wreck”. A stop to Sandy Cay for lunch offers the perfect way to become one with nature on a deserted cay. Enjoy lunch made the Bahamian way, fresh conch salad, exotic fruit, or grilled fish prepared on the beach underneath the coconut trees with a gentle breeze. Spend the perfect day exploring the earth and living seas around West End. Your friends...The Boat of ELY hosts Keith and Linda Cooper—Bahamas Host Certified Tour Guide are ready to offer an incredible experience about the rich diversity of West End; explore remote shallow seas teeming with a wide variety of sea life including dolphins, sea turtles and pelagic fish. Ask us about the invasive species of Lionfish that are threatening our indigenous fish population. Come aboard our 19’ MAKO—”The Boat of ELY” for ecology and fishing experience are ideally suited for couples, honeymooners, nature enthusiasts and families who wish to learn more about the Historic Settlement of West End. Multi-day and private excursion quotes available for groups of 4 maximum. Inquire about our eco-experiences to the East End of Grand Bahama. Be On The Look Out...The seas and mangroves around West End are breeding zones for numerous Spotted Dolphin pods and their young, Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles, Caribbean Sting Rays, Herons, and the elegant White Crown Pigeons in the marine sanctuaries around Sandy Cay, Wood Cay and Indian Cay. Your support of The Boat of ELY will benefit WEEFCA eco-experience and fishing guide training programs for youth 8-18 years of age.
