Andros South Lodge

Andros South Lodge operates as a bundled fishing package destination rather than a traditional resort, bundling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guided fishing into a single per-night rate. The lodge sits on South Andros, one of the Bahamas' Out Islands, where bonefishing is the primary draw and the inclusion model reflects that purpose. The rate structure and what is covered differ fundamentally from leisure resorts like Sandals, Breezes, or Warwick; this is a working fishing lodge where the entire cost of a trip is calculated upfront, with minimal surprises or à la carte options.

For angling guests, the rate includes transfers to and from Congo Town (South Andros' primary settlement), double-occupancy guided fishing with one guide per boat (two anglers per boat), single-occupancy lodging, all meals, all beverages including beer, wine, and spirits, fishing licenses, loaner gear, and flies. This means an arriving angler walks off the boat from Nassau with nothing more than a change of clothes; every expense for fishing (guide service, boat, tackle, licenses) and living (room, meals, drinks) is settled in the package price. The lodge provides fishing rods, reels, flies, and other gear, so guests do not need to travel with expensive equipment or wait for luggage if it is delayed. This all-inclusive framing is essential for anglers who want to know the total cost before departure and need logistics coordinated around a fishing schedule.

Meal service at the lodge is three times daily, and the diet is hearty. A bonefishing trip is physically demanding (eight hours standing in a boat casting flies daily), and the lodge fuels that effort with substantial breakfast before departure, lunch on the boat or back at the lodge, and a evening meal and bar service. All beverages are included throughout the day, so guides and anglers can drink water, soft drinks, beer, or spirits as desired. There is no separate check or tip for drinks; they are part of the bundled rate.

The fishery on South Andros is one of the Bahamas' premier bonefishing destinations, with extensive shallow flats where bonefish, permit, and tarpon are found. The guides are experienced Bahamian flats fishermen, and the boats are shallow-draft skiffs built for flats fishing. Double-occupancy fishing means two anglers share a boat and guide, which reduces cost per person and typically generates a collaborative (rather than purely competitive) atmosphere, as anglers take turns fishing from the bow while the other rests. Single-occupancy options are available at an additional cost ($550 per day plus 10% VAT), pricing that reflects the lost efficiency of having one guide and one boat for one angler.

For non-angling guests, the lodge offers lodging at $375 per night (double-occupancy), which includes the room and meals served during their stay. Non-angling guests have access to the meals, the bar, the lodge grounds, and the general atmosphere, but they do not have access to the fishing program. If a non-angling guest wishes to add a fishing day to their stay, the rate is $175 per night on top of the lodging. This creates a flexible structure for partners or friends who may not fish but want to accompany an angling guest.

Packages are sold by trip length, with all-inclusive angling rates as follows: seven nights and six fishing days run $6,650; six nights and five days run $6,150; five nights and four days run $5,400; four nights and three days run $4,550; and the minimum is three nights and two days at $3,600. These prices are for double-occupancy (two anglers sharing a boat and guide). The rates do not include travel to and from South Andros (flights from Nassau or other islands), a 10% VAT (Bahamian value-added tax), or gratuities for the guide and lodge staff. A typical practice in the fishing industry is to tip guides 15–20% of the trip cost; on a five-night $5,400 trip, that amounts to $810–$1,080 in gratuities. This is standard in Caribbean fishing lodges and should be budgeted separately.

The all-inclusive structure eliminates most day-to-day costs, but several items remain extra. Fishing gear beyond the loaner basics (a personal fly rod, custom flies, waders) can be brought or purchased. Some anglers prefer their own equipment. Alcohol consumption beyond the included beverages is not a cost factor since spirits, beer, and wine are included. Excursions beyond fishing (island tours, off-island day trips) are not part of the package. Personal items, laundry, and boutique purchases are separate. Off-season discounts may apply during slow travel periods.

The lodge requires a minimum three-night stay, reflecting the investment in guides, meals, and logistics. Shorter trips are not accommodated; this is not a drop-in destination where anglers book a single night. The booking process involves coordinating arrival by air into Congo Town, where lodge representatives meet guests and transport them to the property. A guest's first day typically involves orientation (an afternoon half-day fish or a full day of fishing depending on arrival time) and settling into the lodge routine.

Andros South Lodge differs from the leisure all-inclusive resorts in its single purpose and transparent package structure. Sandals bundles dining and watersports but emphasizes choice and abundance. Breezes offers casual all-inclusive leisure. Warwick caters to couples seeking quiet. Andros is entirely oriented toward a fishing trip where every guest (angler or non-angler) is secondary to the primary activity: bonefishing. The inclusion model is built around that premise.

The lodge appeals to bonefishing enthusiasts who want a trip with no logistical surprises, who value experienced guides and a dedicated fishery, and who accept that meals, accommodations, and fishing are the entire itinerary. Non-angling guests traveling with anglers can join as companions, but they should expect the rhythm of the place to revolve around the 5 a.m. wake-up for fishing. It is not a destination for leisure travelers seeking variety; it is a specialized facility for a specific activity. For an angler seeking a proven bonefishing destination in the Bahamas where lodging, meals, guides, and the boat are all arranged and included, Andros South Lodge delivers a complete, predictable package with no role for à la carte decisions or daily negotiations over costs.