By Boat

Ferry

Ferries are a common mode of transportation in The Bahamas for locals and travelers. The Fast Ferry service is designed to help you island hop between designated main islands, while local ferries serve as water taxis that take you and locals to and from neighboring cays of a main island.

Bahamas Ferry Services

• The M/V BoHengy – high-speed daily service from Nassau to Harbour Island and North Eleuthera (twice on Fridays) and twice weekly from Nassau to Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera (Friday & Sunday). This unique waterborne experience is via a 115-foot, high-speed catamaran that can accommodate approximately 177 passengers and is fully air-conditioned.

• The M/V Sealink – round-trip service from Nassau to Exuma, Andros and Eleuthera.

• The M/V Seawind – round-trip service from Nassau to Andros, Eleuthera and Abaco.
 

For schedule and fare information, please contact:

Bahamas Ferry Services Ltd.
Chief Marketing Officer: Mr. Khaalis Rolle
P. O. Box N-3709
Nassau, The Bahamas
Phone: 242-323-2166, 242-323-2165
Fax: 242-393-7451, 242-394-8457
info@bahamasferries.com
http://www.bahamasferries.com

Local Ferry

Most islands have a local ferry service to shuttle travelers (and locals) to and from neighboring cays and harbors of the main island. Prices and schedules vary from island to island, but what remains constant is the opportunity to ride on many types and sizes of boats skippered by a variety of Bahamian personalities.

Mailboat

Inter-island mailboats depart from Nassau and run weekly roundtrips to/from all islands. The mailboats are a leisurely way to get around. One-way passage to just about anywhere ranges from $30 to $100 depending on the distance. Remember, these mailboats run on Bahamas time, so they're a great way to slow down to the steady rhythm of the islands.

Private Boat

If you came to the islands on your own boat you are more than welcome and encouraged to explore our archipelago by sea. There are several places on each island that offer fully functioning slips, as well as the numerous places surrounding the islands to drop anchor and just be.