TRAVEL
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GETTING THERE
The easiest way to get to Harbour Island is to fly into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH). After landing at ELH, you will collect your luggage and make your way through customs. You will take a 5 min taxi to the boat dock ($5 + tip) then a 10 min water taxi ($10 + tip) and for Harbour Island guests another 5 min taxi (about $5 + tip). Taxis will be available and waiting at each location. The taxis and water taxis are CASH ONLY. American dollars are accepted. The whole trip is quick! You can expect to be on Harbour Island / North Eleuthera less than an hour after your plane lands. ALL GUESTS: TAXI FROM AIRPORT TO THREE ISLANDS DOCK (5 min) There will be taxis waiting outside the airport, let them know that you are headed to Harbour Island. A five-minute taxi ride ($5/person + tip in CASH) will take you to Three Islands Dock. If you are traveling solo, road taxis are $10 + tip. OCEAN VIEW CLUB + DUNMORE + TINGUM GUESTS: Boats will be waiting at Three Islands Dock for shared water taxi rides to Government Dock, Harbour Island. It is a seven-minute boat ride ($10/person + tip in CASH). Once you arrive by water taxi to Government Dock, there will be taxis waiting to take you to your hotel ($5/person + tip in CASH). VALENTINE'S GUESTS: Boats will be waiting at Three Islands Dock for shared water taxi rides to Government Dock, Harbour Island. It is a seven-minute boat ride ($10/person + tip in CASH). You can request for your driver to drop you at Valentine's Dock instead, but they may charge a bit more. THE OTHER SIDE GUESTS: The Other Side boat will take you from Three Islands Dock to the hotel. NOTE: Taxis are available, but there are no Ubers or Lyfts on Harbour Island. For Harbour Island guests renting a golf cart, your cart will be delivered directly to your accommodations. The Other Side guests' rental carts will be delivered to Romora Dock Marina.
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The US Dollar and Bahamian Dollar (1:1 exchange rate) are both accepted throughout the island (as are most major credit cards) so exchanging money won't be necessary. An ATM can be found at the RBC branch at the top of Dunmore Street. Be sure you have some cash handy upon arrival for taxis/transport!
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PASSPORTS
You will need your passport to enter the Bahamas. Check those expiration dates now! Though wait times for passport renewals have drastically improved from last year, standard passport renewals currently fall between eight and eleven weeks.
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GOLF CART RENTALS
A golf cart rental is the most convenient way to explore Harbour Island. Remember to drive on the LEFT SIDE of the road. Rates will vary, but you can expect to pay about $65 - 95/day. Available carts can seat 4 - 6 passengers, so a small group can share the cost of one rental cart. You can also inquire with your hotel or airbnb who may have a cart rented on your behalf. Gas and delivery/pickup should be included for all rentals. Aundres Rentals: Tel: 242 809 5202 (Deja) 242 470 8136 (Marc) 242 470 4550 (Lorria) E-mail: aundresrentals@gmail.com Address: Romora Bay & Marina, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, The Bahamas Sunshine Tel: 242 333 2509 E-mail: sunshinerentalsbahamas@gmail.com Dunmore Rentals Tel: 242 333 2372 E-mail: dunmorerentals@yahoo.com Ross Rentals Tel: 242 333 2122 Johnson's Tel: 242 333 3464 Daybreak Rentals Tel: 242 551 1429 Thompson Rentals Tel: 242 470 4305
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CHARTER COMPANIES
Charters are available from Nassau to North Eleuthera: White Crown Aviation Tel: 242 359-7258 5 Passengers, about $1000 per flight. They have 3 planes. Dove Charters (Ed Hanna) Tel: 242 359-1491 Coco Seaplanes Tel: 242 727 2626 8 Passengers, about $6500 (can land directly on Harbour Island or The Other Side)
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BY SEA
We would not recommend this, but if you have to fly to Nassau, you can take a 3 hour ferry (on the Bo Hengy) to Harbour Island in three hours. Book your tickets online or call the ticket office directly and a Bahamas Ferries Agent can help you make your reservation. The port is a 45-minute taxi ride from the Nassau airport. Bahamas Ferries Tel: 242 323 2166
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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
As of September 2022, the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering The Bahamas has been eliminated. All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 testing to enter the country. Full details on this update are here: https://www.bahamas.com/travelupdates