The wait is over: Sawyer’s Fresh Market has opened its doors for business, bringing the best grocery shopping experience to Paradise Island.
The 8,000-square-foot store located at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina had a soft opening Thursday, September 5, with plans to celebrate a grand opening later this year. It’s a full grocery store, boasting everything from high-quality produce, gourmet treats, and premium meats from our butchers’ department to a bountiful deli with plenty of grab-and-go options. Organic and popular brands will be featured, and shoppers can expect a surprising assortment of products and options.
But what makes Sawyer’s Fresh Market the best Paradise Island grocery store? Plenty of things. Take, for example, its focus on high-quality service and meeting the needs of the entire Paradise Island community and guests of the island — and the yachting community that thrives on Paradise Island, especially at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina.
Much more is coming soon, including an e-commerce site set to open early next year. In the meantime, a new method of pre-ordering or requesting the inventory for dockside provisioning is available through the Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina website. Delivery on Paradise Island will also be available in the near future.
The highly-anticipated opening marks the first time that the Sawyer’s Fresh Market brand has expanded outside of Freeport, where it’s long been a premier staple of the community.
There’s No Doubt: Paradise Landing Is the Best Place for Yacht and Boating Provisioning
Parking for patrons of Sawyer’s Fresh Market is free at Paradise Landing, the growing community of residential and commercial buildings right near Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina. Tickets can be validated at the store’s checkout counters. Sawyer’s Fresh Market is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
The team at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina is proud to welcome Sawyer’s Fresh Market as the best Paradise Island grocery store. This new addition is a significant step forward for the entire island, and another reason why Paradise Landing is the top destination for provisioning and meeting the needs of the boating and charter yacht communities. Our one-stop location is perfect for the beginning of a charter, offering everything from a pharmacy and 700 Wines & Spirits liquor store to on-site customs and immigration clearance and in-slip fueling — and, now, a premier grocery store that can help vessel operators stock up with the finest food and produce.
Hours: 7 am – 9 pm, Monday – Sunday
Free parking for patrons
Dockside Provisioning Services
Delivery throughout Paradise Island (coming soon)
Deli counter with Grab-and-Go meals, cold cuts, and artisan cheeses
Grocery prices in The Bahamas run significantly higher than mainland US equivalents due to the country's heavy reliance on imports and the application of VAT. Common staples such as a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk can cost double or more their US counterparts. For yachts provisioning at Hurricane Hole, Sawyer's Fresh Market on-site offers a full range of groceries, gourmet meats, organic produce, and deli options, allowing crews to source most provisions without leaving Paradise Island. Dockside delivery is available by pre-ordering directly through the Sawyer's team.
Grocery shopping in The Bahamas is served primarily by local chains including Super Value and Solomon's in Nassau, along with specialized and upscale options on Paradise Island. Until recently, Paradise Island had no large-format grocery store, requiring residents and visitors to cross the bridge to Nassau for substantial provisioning. Sawyer's Fresh Market, which opened its 8,000-square-foot store at Paradise Landing adjacent to Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina in September 2024, is now the premier grocery option on the island. The store carries high-quality produce, a full-service butcher, a deli, grab-and-go meals, and a coffee bar.
Sawyer's Fresh Market, located at Paradise Landing near Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina, is now the closest full-service grocery store on Paradise Island and is within reasonable reach of the Atlantis resort complex. Previously, the nearest substantial supermarket options for Atlantis guests required a short trip across the bridge to Nassau, where Super Value and Solomon's are the main options. Sawyer's carries a wide range of gourmet groceries, fresh meats, organic produce, and prepared foods, and offers free delivery anywhere on Paradise Island including to marina berths.
There are no Walmart, Target, or other US big-box retail chains operating in The Bahamas. The country's retail landscape is served by local supermarket chains, with Super Value being the largest Bahamian-owned grocery group and Solomon's occupying the premium end of the market on New Providence. Sawyer's Fresh Market, which operates stores in Freeport and now at Paradise Landing on Paradise Island, functions as a high-end provisioning option for the island and the marina community. For yacht crews accustomed to one-stop stateside provisioning runs, Sawyer's covers the widest range of quality goods available on Paradise Island.
A gallon of milk in The Bahamas typically costs between $7 and $12 USD, depending on the brand and the retail outlet, as virtually all dairy products are imported. Store brand options tend to sit at the lower end of that range while organic and name-brand products carry a higher premium. Provisioning for a superyacht in The Bahamas should account for these markups across all refrigerated goods. Sawyer's Fresh Market at Hurricane Hole carries a curated selection of dairy products as part of its full-service grocery offer, and captains can pre-order in bulk for dockside delivery.
No Costco warehouse operates in Nassau or anywhere in The Bahamas. The closest equivalent is Cost Right, a membership wholesale club in Nassau that offers bulk-buy pricing on a range of goods. For premium grocery provisioning on Paradise Island without crossing to Nassau, Sawyer's Fresh Market at Hurricane Hole is the primary option. Yacht captains with large provisioning requirements can pre-order directly from the Sawyer's team by emailing freshservicespi@sawyersfreshmarket.com, with dockside delivery arranged at the marina.
Dining in The Bahamas carries a meaningful premium over US mainland prices, with import duties, VAT at 10 percent, and automatic gratuity of around 15 percent contributing to the total. Casual dining options run $40 to $60 per main course at mid-range establishments, while fine dining at resort areas can exceed $100 per person. Eating from the grab-and-go deli at Sawyer's Fresh Market provides a more affordable per-meal option for crews provisioning from the marina. Carnivale Bahamas, the upscale Latin-themed restaurant at Hurricane Hole, offers a premium dine-in experience at the marina for guests seeking a full-service evening meal.
Traditional Bahamian souvenirs include handwoven straw goods from the Nassau Straw Market, locally distilled rum, conch shell jewelry, and artisan-made craft items. For yacht provisioning, the more practical purchases are high-quality fresh provisions, local seafood, and spirits, all of which are accessible from Sawyer's Fresh Market and 700 Wines & Spirits at Paradise Landing. 700 Wines & Spirits, located at Hurricane Hole, offers dockside delivery of wines and liquors, making it a convenient one-stop resupply for vessels departing Nassau.
Visitors to The Bahamas should exercise standard urban awareness in Nassau, particularly after dark and away from established tourist areas. The US State Department maintains a Level 2 advisory for The Bahamas primarily due to crime in residential areas of Nassau, and most incidents do not affect visitors at established marinas and resorts on Paradise Island. Strong currents, intense UV exposure, and the need to confirm that any water sports operator is properly licensed are among the practical environmental cautions. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina's 24-hour monitored security, secured access points, and AI-assisted camera system provide a high level of vessel and personal security for guests docked at the facility.
A useful baseline for a week in The Bahamas as a visiting yacht crew member or charter guest is to budget at least 40 to 50 percent more per day than you would spend at equivalent US destinations. Food, dining, and incidental purchases all run higher due to import costs. Marina slip fees at Hurricane Hole vary by vessel length and duration, with daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual rate structures available. Captains planning extended stays can discuss the most favorable rate structure with the marina team directly at 242-603-1950.
