How do you get to Harbour Island?

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.

Is the ferry cheaper than the plane?

But flight-free travel isn't just greener – it's often cheaper, too. For mid-distance journeys, a trip by car (and, if needs be, ferry) tends to cost a lot less per passenger than even the budget-est of budget flights. EVs can be a bit more expensive to hire than petrol and diesel cars, but are far cheaper to run.

Where do I fly into to get to Harbour Island?

You'll want to fly into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), just 15 minutes away from Harbour Island (more details in next section). You've flown over the cerulean waters of the Bahamas and landed in North Eleuthera Airport. You'll disembark on the runway and proceed to clear immigration.

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 the water taxi to Harbour Island?

Harbour Island can be accessed via airplane or boat. Fly into North Eleuthera Airport then take a short 1-mile water taxi ride to the ferry dock, which costs around $9 if shared with other passengers. From here take another boat ride to Harbour Island, the ride costs around $10 on high-speed motorboats.

Can you drive from Eleuthera to Harbour Island?

AIRPORT TRANSFER Getting from North Eleuthera to Harbour Island requires a taxi ride AND a water taxi.

How long is the water taxi to Harbour Island?

(Fine Threads and other taxi drivers greet each flight and will take you from the airport to water taxi to Three Island Dock in under five minutes.) Enjoy a five-minute water taxi ride to Harbour Island, where you'll be welcomed by friendly taxi drivers who greet Dunmore guests.

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.

How do I get to Eleuthera Harbor Island?

The nearest airport is North Eleuthera International (ELH). From North Eleuthera airport you take a 5 minute taxi ride to 3 Island Dock, from there take a 5 minute water taxi to Harbour Island's Government Dock, and then another 5 minute taxi ride to Coral Sands. Each stage costs $5.00 per person.

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 long is boat ride from Nassau to Harbor island?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Nassau to Harbour Island is approximately 2h 40m.

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.

What is the most expensive ferry?