Nassau to Harbour Island & Spanish Wells Ferry
Bahamas Ferries sails from Potter’s Cay Dock in Nassau to Spanish Wells and Harbour Island on the Bo Hengy III.
- Departure from Nassau
- 8:00 a.m.
- To Spanish Wells
- About 3½ hours
- To Harbour Island
- About 4¼ hours
- Published days
- Sun, Wed, Fri
Check your date with Bahamas Ferries. Government Dock photo by Larry Deack, public domain.
Which ferry should you take?
From Nassau, book the Bahamas Ferries passenger sailing. If you are already on North Eleuthera, use a local water taxi from the mainland dock instead.
For the overnight or return trip, confirm which day the ferry sails back before booking accommodation.
Route map
Nassau to Harbour Island ferry map
The scheduled passenger ferry calls at Spanish Wells on the way to Harbour Island. The local water taxi from North Eleuthera is a separate crossing.
- Bahamas Ferries
Routes are indicative · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Potter’s Cay Dock, Nassau
Board the Bahamas Ferries passenger service here.
Spanish Wells
This is the first stop. If you’re already in North Eleuthera, you can also cross locally from Gene’s Bay.
Government Dock, Harbour Island
This is the final stop on the passenger sailing from Nassau.
Bahamas Ferries timetable
The operator lists Sunday, Wednesday and Friday sailings as of November 10, 2026. Times are local. Holidays, special events and weather can change the service. Check the official timetable and booking link before making hotel or flight plans.
| Stop | From Nassau | Back to Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | Departs 8:00 a.m. | Arrives 7:40 p.m. |
| Spanish Wells | Arrives 11:30 a.m. · departs 11:35 a.m. | Arrives 4:10 p.m. · departs 4:30 p.m. |
| Harbour Island | Arrives 12:15 p.m. | Departs 3:40 p.m. |
If both sailings operate as published, a same-day trip leaves about 3 hours 25 minutes on Harbour Island before allowing for return check-in. An overnight stay gives you time to see more of Dunmore Town and the island.
Tickets and check-in at Potter’s Cay
Book with Bahamas Ferries. The published adult fare from Nassau was $139 one way or $257 round trip when checked, including VAT. There are separate fares for children and for travel between Spanish Wells and Harbour Island. Check the total for your dates before you book.
The morning check-in window is listed as 6:45–7:45 a.m. at the western end of Potter’s Cay Dock. Confirm the return check-in time when booking.
Alternative via North Eleuthera
When the ferry days do not fit, fly to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), take a taxi to the waterfront, and cross by local water taxi. The Bahamas tourism office describes the water crossing as about five minutes. That short hop starts on Eleuthera, so allow time for the flight and ground transfer.
For other islands, see the Bahamas ferry schedules and the mailboat guide.