Nassau - Harbour Island
Ferry to Eleuthera
Nassau - Harbour Island
Ferry to Eleuthera
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 Nassau to Harbour Island 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 Nassau to Harbour Island 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 Nassau to Harbour Island 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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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.
