Getting Around in The Bahamas

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Getting Around In The Bahamas

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Traveling Within The Bahamas
Traveling Between Islands of the Bahamas

Traveling Within the Islands of the Bahamas
Buses
Taxis
Car Rental
Horse-Drawn Surreys

Buses
All destinations one way $0.75 adults/$0.50 children. Be aware -- bus drivers do not give change. Buses, or jitneys as they are called, run throughout the day until about 8 pm. Some hotels have free service to the city center. Most of the major Islands have bus service. On Grand Bahama, there is bus transportation between Lucaya - International Bazaar - Downtown - Eight Mile Rock Hawksbil for $0.75. Within Freeport area, $1.00 outside.

Taxis
Metered with rates fixed by law so there should not be any questions as to rates. Taxis are available by telephone, or you may hail them in the street or at a taxi stand. There is a surcharge for over 2 people - $2.00 per person. Luggage over 2 bags per person will cost you 50 cents per bag. No evening surcharge. Suggested Tip - 15% of fare.

Car Rental
You can also do it yourself with reasonably-priced car rentals. If you're from the US, it may take a little getting used to. You may as well be in Britain as Bahamians drive on the left side of the road.

Horse-Drawn Surreys
This may be the transportation of choice for love-struck couples and anyone else who is not in a hurry. The fresh Bahamas air, warm days and comfortable evenings and nights make this mode of transportation. And, riding under a blanket of stars at night can be particularly pleasing. In Nassau, surreys may be hired in Rawson Square for approximately US $5 for 30 minutes. But, the rates are negotiable. Horses are rested during the peak of the day's heat (1-3 pm May to October).

Traveling Between Islands of the Bahamas
By Air
By Boat

Air Transportation
Since there are so many islands in such close proximity in The Bahamas, many visitors choose to visit more than one. BahamasAir operates scheduled flights to all major Out Islands. In addition, charter companies operate scheduled flights, and private airplanes are also available for hire.

Out Island Mailboats
Inter-island mailboats run weekly to/from all islands. The mailboats are a leisurely way to get around--one-way passage to just about anywhere is to be had for around $35. Remember, these mailboats run on Bahamas time; they're a great way to slow down to the steady rhythm of the islands. Following is the Mailboat schedule

2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!