A ferry leaves Nassau daily for Harbour Island at 8:00 am and arrives at 10:30 am. The same ferry returns to Nassau late in the afternoon. The ferry from Nassau leaves from a port that is a 45-minute taxi ride from the Nassau airport.
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The typical crossing time for ferries from Nassau to Harbour Island is approximately 2h 40m.
It's quick and easy. A 5 minute cab ride from the airport to the boat dock, approximately $5 per person, then a 5 minute water taxi ride, approximately $5 - $7 per person. Land and water taxis are always available. The water taxis usually run from around 6:00am thru 9:00pm.
Yes!I think it's worth getting off the ship even if you prefer to skip the excursions (aka port adventures). Exploring on your own is a great way to spend the morning. But also take advantage of lower crowds onboard the ship.
Travel DocumentsIt goes without saying that your feet won't be sinking into the pink sands of Harbour Island unless you bring your passport along! A valid passport and is required to enter the Bahamas.
Harbour Island is a small island, at its widest, approximately . 5 miles running east and west and 3.25 miles north and south. The island is known for having one of the best beaches in the Bahamas according to travel magazines and experts such as Fodors, Frommers and The Travel Channel.
Andros. Andros is one of those islands that'll make it easy to disconnect from the seemingly pressing issues of life. This is the largest island of The Bahamas, and it is possible to get there by plane or boat from Nassau. It'll take 2.5 hours to get to Andros by boat from Nassau, but only about 15 minutes by plane.
In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population. Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas.
The higher cost of living in the Bahamas are due to the fact that most goods need to be imported, and all of these items are taxed, when they arrive and clear customs. Unlike the US, there is no income tax in the Bahamas.
Is Nassau in the Bahamas dangerous? No, the capital city Nassau is not dangerous in itself. However, there are neighborhoods like Over the Hill that you should definitely avoid. It's a very busy city with lots of locals and tourists, so keep your eyes open for pickpocketing and petty theft.
Andros. Andros is one of those islands that'll make it easy to disconnect from the seemingly pressing issues of life. This is the largest island of The Bahamas, and it is possible to get there by plane or boat from Nassau. It'll take 2.5 hours to get to Andros by boat from Nassau, but only about 15 minutes by plane.