Eleuthera has three well-connected main airports, located at Rock Sound in south Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour in central Eleuthera and in north Eleuthera, regular ferry and mailboat services and a number of transport options once you're here:
Bahamasair and Southern Air fly daily to each airport from Nassau.
Continental Connection and US Airways Express offer flights from south Florida to Eleuthera.
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Bahamas Fast Ferries provides high-speed round-trips daily from Nassau to Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, and four times a week from Nassau to Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera. This unique waterborne experience is via a 115-ft, fully-air-conditioned catamaran that can accommodate approximately 177 passengers. Cost per person: adults $110, children $70.
Bahamas Day Break III service from Nassau to Eleuthera
Settlements: Rock Sound, Davis Harbour, South Eleuthera
Departs Nassau: Monday
Departure time: 5pm
Return day/time: Tuesday 10pm
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing time: 5 hours
Cost per person: $30
Telephone: (242) 393-1064, (242) 335-1163
Captain Fox service from Nassau to Eleuthera
Settlements: Governor's Harbour, Hatchet Bay
Departs Nassau: Friday
Departure time: 1pm
Return day/time: Tuesday 5pm
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing time: 6 hours
Cost per person: $30
Telephone: (242) 393-1064
Current Pride service from Nassau to Eleuthera
Settlements: Current Island, Hatchet Bay Bluff
Departs Nassau: Thursday
Departure time: 7am
Return day/time: Tuesday 11am
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing time: 5 1/2 hours
Cost per person: $30
Telephone: (242) 393-1064
Eleuthera Express service from Nassau to Eleuthera
Settlements: Spanish Wells
Departs Nassau: Thursday
Departure time: 7am
Return day/time: Sunday 1pm
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing time: N/A
Cost per person: $20
Telephone: (242) 393-1064
Eleuthera Express service from Nassau to Eleuthera
Settlements: Governor's Harbour
Departs Nassau: Monday
Departure time: 5pm
Return day/time: Tuesday 8pm
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing time: 5 1/2
Cost per person: $30
Telephone: (242) 393-1064
Taxis are readily available throughout most of Eleuthera and are routinely stationed at the airport to meet incoming flights. Below are approximate taxi fares based on two passengers travelling from Eleuthera's three airports to the nearest major settlements:
Governor's Harbour
Airport to settlement (8 miles) - $19.50
Rock Sound
Airport to settlement (3 miles) - $9
North Eleuthera
Airport to Three Island Dock (1 1/2 miles) for water taxi to Harbour Island - $3 (per person)
Airport to Gene's Bay (8 miles) for water taxi to Spanish Wells - $19.50
The water taxi fare from North Eleuthera to Harbour Island & Spanish Wells is $4 per person one way.
Car hire
Hiring a car is the ideal way to explore Eleuthera. Car hire companies can be found in all the major settlements. Daily rates average around $60, with weekly rates at $350. Below is a list of car hire companies in North Eleuthera:
Clement Cooper Car Rentals - (242) 332 1726
Stuart's Car Rental - (242) 335 1548 / 335 1128
Golf cart hire
Very few cars are found on Harbour Island: the main mode of transport is the golf cart. These are readily available for hire and can be picked up at the water taxi dock.
