Nassau – Harbour Island
Ferry to Eleuthera
Nassau – Harbour Island
Ferry to Eleuthera
You can easily find cheap ferry tickets with our Deal Finder. We recommend booking in advance to get the best possible prices and availability. You can also check out our Special Offers page for the latest deals on Nassau ferries.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a wide range of discounts all year around. When searching for ferries, senior discounts will be automatically applied if they are available. Just select your age range from the passenger options.
Students and graduates can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets. To take advantage of the discount, you need to register with our partner Student Beans and confirm your student or graduate status. You will then receive a discount code which can be entered during the payment process.
Resident discounts are available on a variety of Spanish and Italian ferry routes. Just click on the "Residents" option when this is displayed in our Deal Finder. The discount is automatically applied to the price. Bear in mind that proof of registration or an identity card with the correct address must be shown at check-in.
Travel requirements can vary depending on the route, so it's important to check what documents you'll need before sailing. In most cases, a valid passport is required when traveling from Nassau to Harbour Island, along with any necessary visas or national ID cards. Requirements may differ based on your nationality and the destination country’s regulations. To avoid delays at check-in, you can find helpful information for your journey in our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide and in our blog post on tips and tricks for international travel.
Book your ferry tickets online with Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Just enter your departure and arrival ports and the date you’d like to travel to see all available options and prices. You’ll also be able to view alternative routes and times, so you can find the best deal to suit you.
Look out for early booking discounts or special ticket options such as upgrades or flexi-tickets that allow you to change or cancel your booking. To make your sailing as smooth as possible, make sure you enter all the required information correctly, such as number of passengers and vehicle specifications.
Once you’ve finalised your booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email. It depends on the ferry operator you book with as to how your boarding pass is issued and collected.
Whilst some ferry operators issue the boarding pass as soon as your booking is confirmed, others may ask you to check in at the port. There’s also the option for online check-in, which can be easily done via the Direct Ferries app, if available.
The ticket desks are usually located near the ferry terminals. To avoid any delays at the port, we’d recommend allowing some extra time to collect your tickets and to check-in.
During check-in, you must show your email confirmation, as well as an official photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. You might also be asked to provide documentation for your pet (vaccines, pet insurance etc.) or proof of residence, if you have booked your ticket with a resident discount.
There could be various reasons why there are no departures from Nassau to Harbour Island for the date you’ve requested. For example, a temporary timetable change, limited availability or seasonal changes in the timetable.
We recommend checking for alternative dates. Our Deal Finder automatically compares the desired route with alternative routes and dates, offering up-to-date real time options, all in one place.
The best time to book ferries from Nassau to Harbour Island is usually as early as possible. By booking in advance, you’ll not only get your tickets at the best available prices, but you’ll also get a better choice of departure times and cabin/seating options.
We’d recommend making your booking at least a few weeks in advance to benefit from the best offers. Bear in mind that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
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The strip of Harbour Island, found in the outer reaches of the Bahamas archipelago, is a slice of paradise famed for the stunning pink-sand beaches that sweep across its eastern coast. Though the peculiar coastline steals most of the international plaudits, it is hard to ignore the luxurious swathe of tropical woodland that covers the island or the colourful collection of colonial-style houses that make up the Dunmore Town neighbourhood. Unsurprisingly, the island is a celebrated tourist destination and plenty of hotels and resorts can be found along the flower-lined streets by the coast. They have capitalised on the region’s draw as an idyllic holiday haven blessed with perpetual warmth and an effortless tranquillity. The port of Harbour Island is found on the western edge of Dunmore Town, where the seafront overlooks a sheltered pocket of the Atlantic Ocean ringed by a thread of small landmasses and the larger island of North Eleuthera. The ferry terminal sits at the end of a pier known locally as Government Dock. It is a popular spot from which to witness the evening sun sink towards the distant horizon, with tourists and locals alike gathering to watch the spectacle while sipping on cocktails. Though there is no system of public transportation on the isle, due to the port’s location near the centre of Dunmore Town – the island’s only settlement – it is easy to find. The island is little more than 3 miles from tip to tip meaning that most places can be reached on foot, though rented golf buggies are a common form of transport. Only one ferry route currently runs from the port. A Bahamas Ferries line sails to the Bahaman capital city of Nassau a few times throughout the week. It’s a short journey that arcs around the beautiful northern tip of Eleuthera before zipping south-west to the populous island of New Providence.
