Bahamas Ferries provides services between the following islands:
Nassau to: The Abacos, Andros, Cat Island, The Exumas, Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Freeport.
Freeport to: The Abacos.
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Andros IslandThe largest of the Bahamian Islands, Andros has remained one of the less touristy places in The Bahamas. This is an ideal island for divers and fishing enthusiasts, particularly those interested in bone fishing. Inside the island are legendary blue holes and freshwater reservoirs dotted throughout.
Tourist Traps To Avoid In The BahamasTravelers should avoid visiting beaches in Nassau unless they are ready to deal with many crowds of other visiting flocking the beaches. Over three and a half million visitors arrive at Nassau, one million by air and the other two and a half by sea.
With three days in Nassau, you'll have plenty of time to hit all the highlights, from colonial sites to beautiful Caribbean beaches, and still have time left over for a couple of island day trips.
Best for food, diving, natureDespite the name, Grand Bahama has always run second to bigger, more glamorous Nassau (New Providence). Yet if you're looking for a laid-back, accessible getaway with a minimum of fuss and more infrastructure than the Out Islands, Grand Bahama is your island.
While Nassau is the more energetic destination in the Bahamas, Exuma is far more relaxing. According to one Trip Advisor reviewer, you should go for the Exuma islands if you want a quiet destination away from all the hustle and bustle. The Exuma islands are all about rest and rejuvenation!
Pig Beach or Big Major Cay is located approximately 77 miles away from Nassau. Making it a long journey for travelers, but worth every minute and perfect for a day trip. The journey to Pig Beach will be either a 3-hour boat ride (don't recommend) or a 30-minute flight (highly recommend).
Yes!Island hopping is easily done by air or by sea. Read on for our tips and don't hesitate to reach out to your hotel! They are your local expert and your best guide, and always happy to give you the inside scoop on how to get here and how to hop around.