George Town - Nassau
Ferry to New Providence
George Town - Nassau
Ferry to New Providence
See ferry fares and operators from all over the world in one spot, and find the sailing that fits your trip. Booking early is usually the surest way to get a good price and plenty of choice.
Discounts are available with Direct Ferries all year round. If a senior discount applies to your crossing, it's applied for you automatically once the right age bracket is selected in the passenger options.
Students and recent graduates can claim a 5% saving. Register with our partner Student Beans to verify eligibility, then apply your discount code at checkout.
Resident discounts also apply to a number of Spanish and Italian routes — pick the "Residents" option during search and the fare adjusts automatically. Be ready to show proof of address, such as an ID card or residency certificate, at check-in.
Requirements for travel documents change from route to route, so check what's needed ahead of time. A valid passport is usually required for George Town to Nassau travel, plus any visa or national ID relevant to your nationality. Since the rules depend on your citizenship and destination, our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide is the place to check for the latest guidance and avoid delays at check-in.
To book, just add your departure port, arrival port and preferred date, and you'll see every fare and sailing on offer. You can also compare alternative routes and times to find your best match.
Look out for early-bird pricing and flexible ticket options, such as upgrades or flexi-fares that let you make changes down the line. Entering accurate details — passenger count, vehicle specs and so on — keeps the process running smoothly.
As soon as your booking is confirmed, a confirmation email will land in your inbox. What happens next with your boarding pass depends on the operator you've booked.
Some operators issue boarding passes right away, while others need you to check in at the port itself. Where it's supported, the Direct Ferries app lets you check in online in advance.
You'll usually find ticket desks close to the ferry terminal. Giving yourself a little extra time before departure means you can collect tickets and check in without any stress.
Bring your confirmation email and valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card, to check in. Pet owners should have vaccination and insurance documents on hand, and anyone with a resident discount should carry proof of address.
There are a few reasons departures from George Town to Nassau might not show for your chosen date — a schedule change, sold-out sailings, or a seasonal lull are the most likely. Try another date or check alternative routes through our Route & Port finder.
Booking your George Town to Nassau ferry well ahead of time generally works in your favour — you'll usually find better fares and a wider choice of departures and cabins.
A few weeks ahead is usually enough notice to catch the best offers, though fares can still fluctuate with the season and remaining space.
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Located on the east coast of Great Exuma Island, one of the largest isles in a chain of over 300 that form the Bahaman district of Exuma, is the seafront capital of George Town. Featuring palm-lined beaches overlooking a narrow inlet of the crystal clear North Atlantic Ocean, the small settlement is a magnet for yachters who drift along the balmy northern tropics. It’s a prime location for scuba divers too; the shore pitted with underwater caves and coral reefs that beg to be explored. The natural beauty of the island, including sweeping hillside views of the impossibly-blue Bahaman coast, means it is easy to overlook George Town’s fascinating past. Originally inhabited by Lucayan Indians, famed for being the first North American settlers encountered by Christopher Columbus, the area of George Town was a hotspot for 17th Century pirates looking to hide in the island coves. George Town port can be found to the south of the city centre. It sits on a narrow promontory surrounded by the glittering waters of Elizabeth Harbour, directly adjacent to the narrow and largely uninhabited Stocking Island. Only one route currently operates from the port. A Bahamas Ferries service sails twice a week to the Bahaman capital of Nassau, a relatively long, northbound journey that skates alongside the collection of cays that streak over 80 miles across the sea.
