Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Government-run water taxis link islands that are a short distance apart, such as North
Bimini and South Bimini; Mangrove Cay and South Andros; and Crooked and Acklins Is-
lands.
In Abaco, the Green Turtle Ferry and Albury's Ferry serve the Loyalist Cays. See the
Abaco chapter for schedules. In Grand Bahama, Pinder's Ferry travels between McLean's
Town and Crown Haven, Abaco.
The only major inter-island ferry operator in the islands is
Bahamas Ferries
(
242-323-2166/8;
www.bahamasferries.com
)
, which runs a high-speed ferry linking Nas-
sau, Andros, Abacos, Eleuthera and the Exumas.
MAIL BOAT
Around 30 mail boats sail under government contract to most inhabited islands. They reg-
ularly depart Potter's Cay for Grand Bahama and all the Family Islands. Traditionally the
boats sail overnight, and the journeys last between five and 24 hours. Always call the
Dockmaster's Office
(
242-394- 1237) and check with the
Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism
(
242-322-7500;
www.bahamas.com
)
for the latest schedules and prices.
MAIL BOAT SCHEDULE
Leaves
Nassau
Destination
Returns Boat
cost duration
Abaco
6pm Tue 6pm Fri
Gurth Dean
$40 12hr
11pm
Mon
11am
Wed
Captain
Moxey
Andros (South)
$30 7hr
noon
Tue
1pm
Sun
Andros (Central)
Lady D
$30 5hr
11am
Tue
1pm
Sun
Lady
Glor-
Andros (Mangrove Cay)
$30 5hr
ia
6pm Fri
8am
Berry Islands
Gurth Dean
$45 7hr
Sun
2am Thu
7pm
Bimini
Mack
Bimini
$45 12hr
Mon
6pm Tue
2pm
Lady
Ed-
Cat Island (North)
$40 14hr
Sun
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