18 of the best · The Bahamas
Flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, seaplanes and small planes to the Out Islands, fast ferries from Nassau, Baleària from Florida and the old mail boats.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love The Bahamas.
Fast ferries to Harbour Island
High-speed ferries from Nassau to Spanish Wells and Harbour Island, and cargo-passenger routes to Eleuthera, Abaco, Exuma and Freeport.
Potter’s Cay Dock (western end), Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
By seaplane from Florida
Seaplane and charter flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, Nassau, the Berry Islands and beyond.
Island hopping explained.
The back story
Island hopping 101: when to fly, when to take the fast ferry, when the mail boat makes sense, and how to get around once you land.
The gateway.
Fly straight to your island
Many visitors skip Nassau and fly direct to Freeport, George Town (Exuma), Marsh Harbour, North Eleuthera or Bimini.
The main gateway
The country’s main international airport, and the hub for flights on to the Out Islands.
From Florida and between islands.
Private terminal, Out Island routes
Scheduled flights and charters from a private terminal at Fort Lauderdale to Eleuthera, Exuma, Bimini, Abaco, Andros and the Berry Islands.
500 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USAExplore View on map
The national carrier
The national airline, flying from Nassau to the Out Islands and to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and more.
Daily from Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau every day, according to the official flight table.
Small planes to the Out Islands
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Out Island airstrips such as Staniel Cay, Stella Maris, Rock Sound and San Andros.
2331 Northwest 55th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USAExplore View on map
Nassau to Eleuthera and beyond
A Bahamian airline with scheduled domestic flights and private charters across the Bahamas and to Florida.
Private service for the price of a seat
Semi-private scheduled flights and private charters linking Florida with Nassau, Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera.
By seaplane from Florida
Seaplane and charter flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, Nassau, the Berry Islands and beyond.
Daily to Fort Lauderdale
A Bahamian airline with daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau and Freeport, and domestic routes.
By sea.
Fast ferries to Harbour Island
High-speed ferries from Nassau to Spanish Wells and Harbour Island, and cargo-passenger routes to Eleuthera, Abaco, Exuma and Freeport.
Potter’s Cay Dock (western end), Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
By sea from Florida
Ferries from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and to Freeport, Grand Bahama.
The last few miles by boat
Short ferries and water taxis do the last leg: North Eleuthera to Harbour Island, Marsh Harbour to the cays, George Town to Stocking Island.
The slow way round
The traditional cargo and passenger mail boats that sail from Potter’s Cay to the Out Islands.
Potter’s Cay Dock, East Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
Stepping ashore downtown
Nassau’s cruise terminal at Prince George Wharf, with a daily cruise schedule, shops and a marina.
Prince George Wharf, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
Taxis and car hire.
The Bahamian ride-hailing app
A Bahamian app for booking licensed taxis and black cars, including airport transfers, with GPS tracking and upfront prices.
Pick up on arrival
Avis, Budget, Hertz and Dollar/Thrifty have desks at Nassau’s airport, as listed on the official tourism site.
Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
Flight days and sailings change by season; book directly with the airline or ferry operator.
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