There are two main dockage facilities for yachters. The three settlements on the island, Betsy's Bay, Pirate's Well, and Abraham's Bay each have about one hundred inhabitants.
Most residents are fisherman and farmers.
The waters surrounding Mayaguana are a fishermen's delight, with an abundance of fish and conch. The villages are quaint, many are rustic at best. The residents are noted for their friendliness. The beauty that surrounds the island is spectacular. There are many colonies of flamingoes, and the island also has many iguanas.