Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Bahamas Mailboats
These are slow boats that leave from Nassau and travel to the Out Islands.
Mailboat journey times can vary from 5 hours to 21 hours, depending on which island you're visiting. For example: Nassau to North Eleuthera and North Andros takes approximately 5 hours, and costs $30-$40; Nassau to Abaco takes approximately 12 hours, and costs 40; and Nassau to Long Island takes 15 hours and costs $45. The long-distance trips show an interesting side of the Bahamas that few visitors see.
The Commonwealth of Bahamas publishes an updated mailboat schedule with sailing times and fares. http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamasweb2/home.nsf/vContentW/2E1DC89CDD0A70FB85256FF800561DD2!OpenDocument&Highlight=0,mailboat
Mailboat journey times can vary from 5 hours to 21 hours, depending on which island you're visiting. For example: Nassau to North Eleuthera and North Andros takes approximately 5 hours, and costs $30-$40; Nassau to Abaco takes approximately 12 hours, and costs 40; and Nassau to Long Island takes 15 hours and costs $45. The long-distance trips show an interesting side of the Bahamas that few visitors see.
The Commonwealth of Bahamas publishes an updated mailboat schedule with sailing times and fares. http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamasweb2/home.nsf/vContentW/2E1DC89CDD0A70FB85256FF800561DD2!OpenDocument&Highlight=0,mailboat
