North Eleuthera
How to Get to Spanish Wells by Ferry
From North Eleuthera Airport, take a taxi to Gene’s Bay Dock for the local boat to Spanish Wells. From Nassau, Bahamas Ferries publishes a direct passenger sailing on selected days.
Gene’s Bay to Spanish Wells ferry map
Spanish Wells is on St. George’s Cay. Your taxi drops you at Gene’s Bay on the Eleuthera mainland.
- Local Spanish Wells ferry
Routes are indicative · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Gene’s Bay Dock
Use this mainland dock when coming from North Eleuthera Airport.
Spanish Wells ferry dock
Ask where to board your return and confirm the final crossing when you arrive.
Choose your route to Spanish Wells
Start with the island you’re already on. The local boat and the Nassau ferry use different departure docks.
| Starting point | Board at | What to arrange |
|---|---|---|
| North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) | Gene’s Bay Dock | Taxi to the dock, then local boat. Check local taxi and ferry contacts if you’re landing late or have a group. |
| Nassau | Potter’s Cay Dock | Book the Bahamas Ferries passenger sailing and check the date in both directions. |
| Harbour Island | Government Dock | Check whether the Bahamas Ferries inter-island leg suits your date. It runs on the published Nassau route schedule. |
Nassau to Spanish Wells ferry times
The operator lists Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Holiday and weather changes can affect the timetable.
| Direction | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau → Spanish Wells | 8:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| Spanish Wells → Nassau | 4:30 p.m. | 7:40 p.m. |
For the Nassau departure, the operator lists check-in between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. See the Nassau ferry route map and official timetable before travelling.
Gene’s Bay or Three Island Dock?
Ask for Gene’s Bay when taking a taxi from North Eleuthera Airport to the Spanish Wells ferry.
Are the Spanish Wells and Harbour Island ferries at the same dock?
They use separate mainland docks. Spanish Wells boats leave from Gene’s Bay. The Harbour Island water taxi uses Three Island Dock. If you’re departing from Nassau, see the Harbour Island passenger ferry guide. See both docks on the North Eleuthera map.
Can I visit Spanish Wells as a day trip from Nassau?
The published timetable allows five hours between arrival and the return departure. Allow time for return check-in and confirm both sailings before booking.
What if my flight arrives late at North Eleuthera Airport?
Arrange your taxi and boat in advance. Local transport contacts can help confirm the last public boat or arrange a transfer.
