Shop The Bahamas like a local.
BASE242 puts every cruise and hotel guest one tap away from real Bahamian sellers — excursions, souvenirs, services, products and groceries, all bookable before you reach the dock. No middlemen, no markups, just the island's real makers and operators.
Everything the islands make and do.
All from verified local island vendors — no resellers, no drop-shippers.
Products
Spice sets, sandals, jams, sunglasses and small goods made or sold on-island.
Grocery
Pantry boxes, fresh conch kits, tropical fruit and local produce delivered to your hotel or ship.
Services
Boat charters, hair braiding, taxi day passes, photographers and more.
Excursions
Dolphin swims, reef snorkels, beach day trips and island tours with live availability.
Souvenirs
Straw market goods, conch pearls, Junkanoo art, local rum and one-of-a-kind keepsakes.
Buy, bid, or book — your call.
Buy now
Standard checkout with secure payment. Items are held until you confirm delivery, then the seller is paid out to their Bahamian bank account.
Browse marketplace →Bid on live auctions
Real-time auctions with live bid updates. Place a bid, watch the countdown, and win unique items — from Junkanoo art to rare conch pearls.
See live auctions →Book services & excursions
Pick a live availability slot that fits your port day or hotel stay. Book a dolphin swim, boat charter or beach trip and get instant confirmation.
Find an excursion →High-value items, fair reserves.
Some auctions — like real estate and rare collectibles — carry a reserve price so the seller never has to let an item go for less than it's worth. Here's how it stays fair for you:
- The reserve stays hidden. You'll never see the exact number — only whether it's been met.
- "Reserve met" / "Reserve not met" is shown on the auction instead of a price.
- If the reserve isn't met, the auction simply closes with no winner and no charge to you.
A built-in assistant for every question.
The BASE242 help chatbot is available right on the site whenever you need it — ask about your order, a seller, a booking, or how bidding works and get an instant answer, with a handoff to a real person at info@base242.com anytime.
Bidding with guardrails.
No self-bidding
Sellers can't bid on their own auctions — the system blocks it, so prices can't be artificially pumped up.
Verified accounts only
Brand-new, unverified accounts can't jump straight into bids. Bidding is gated to keep the auction floor honest.
Held funds, real refunds
Payments are held until you confirm delivery, and if something goes wrong you can open a dispute and get a full refund.
Ready to shop the islands?
Create a free buyer account and start browsing verified Bahamian sellers before you even dock.