Is Harbour Island touristy?

Is Harbour Island touristy? With only small handfuls of tourists visiting at any given time and less than 2,000 locals, Harbour Island is the perfect respite for families and folks hoping to relax by the beach, stroll quaint streets, pop into tiny shops or sip casual sunset cocktails.

What is the coolest island in the Bahamas?

Is Harbour Island Bahamas nice?

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.

How much is a water taxi to Harbour Island?

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.

How much is the ferry to Harbour Island?

A:There is ferry to and from Harbour Island by medium-speed ferry on Fridays to Sundays. The cost is $250.00 per adult and $180.00 per child (2 – 11 years) for the roundtrip travel, and $135.00 per adult and $100.00 per child (2 – 11 years) for one-way travel.

Are cars allowed on Harbour Island?

While locals are allowed to drive cars around the 3.5 by 1.5-mile long island, the best way for tourists to explore the terrain is by golf cart.

Do you need a passport to go to Harbour Island?

Citizens of the United States traveling to the Bahamas by air must present a valid passport when entering and at departure. Passengers traveling by air must also present a round trip ticket to enter the Bahamas or risk the possibility of being denied entry into the Bahamas.

Is Harbor Island private?

Famous for its graceful sand dunes covered with sea oats and coastal grasses, Harbor Island is a private 1400-acre barrier island located 15 miles outside the city of Beaufort.

How do you get to Harbour Island?

There is no direct route to Harbour Island. From the United States fly into Nassau, Fort Lauderdale or Miami and take a connecting flight to North Eleuthera (ELH) airport on Eleuthera. From there, take a taxi to the dock and a water taxi to Harbour Island.

What is the least visited island in the Bahamas?

Local legend says that pirates always returned to Mayaguana because they buried treasure there. Many people believe the treasure is still buried somewhere on the island, waiting to be uncovered. Mayaguana is one of the least visited islands in the Bahamas!

Can you drink tap water in Harbour Island?

Eleuthera offers a desalination plant with purified water, whereas drinking water on Harbour Island is either collected rain water or privately desalinated at resort properties. The water that comes out of the sink is simply not safe to drink. Sometimes the color may even be brown and have a salty odor to it.