Harbour Island can be accessed via airplane or boat. Fly into North Eleuthera Airport then take a short 1-mile water taxi ride to the ferry dock, which costs around $9 if shared with other passengers. From here take another boat ride to Harbour Island, the ride costs around $10 on high-speed motorboats. Once in Dunmore Town, there are plenty of taxis waiting at the dock to transport passengers and cost around $9.

There are high-speed ferry services to Harbour Island from Nassau. Bahama Ferries offers daily ferry rides to Harbour Islands Government Dock where taxis are waiting to transport passengers to their accommodations.

There is no public transportation on Harbour Island. The best way to get around and explore the island is by walking or renting a golf cart, bicycle, or scooter. There are also plenty of car rental companies, however, having a car is really not necessary on the island.

There are many ways to get around by boat from Harbour Island with ferries to Nassau, island hopping options to the Out Islands, water taxis, and more.

Harbour Island is very small, measuring 3.5 by 1.5 miles long, there is no need for a car while on the island as walking, cycling, renting a golf cart, or simply scooting around are the best ways to explore.

Yes, bicycles are one of the best ways to explore when visiting the tiny Harbour Island, measuring 3.5 by 1.5 miles long a ride to check out the entire island is possible on two wheels. Rentals are available from most hotels and resorts as well as Michael’s Cycles on Colebrook Street with bike’s available for around $12 per day.

Harbour Island is an extremely safe place to visit. Use your street smarts when exploring downtown and busy tourist areas, keep your wits about you and keep your personal items close. Snatch and grab crimes involving tourist bags, jewelry, and smartphones are popular in busy areas.

Wandering around the colorful, sophisticated boutiques on Harbour Island is a charming pastime where visitors can pick up custom woven tote bags, one of a kind clothing, shell souvenirs, and more from shops dotted around the island. There are iconic wooden shacks found along the port and the beaches with some great offerings including unique beachwear. Dunmore Town has plenty to offer for shoppers including the exclusive establishments of India Hick’s The Sugar Mill and Coral Sands hotel boutique where you can pick up Barbara Hulanicki’s famous silk scarves.

The official language spoken in the Bahamas is Bahamian Creole, many people speak English especially in the service industry at hotels and restaurants. Most of the island's inhabitants have a good comprehension of the English language. We recommend you get a good English-Bahamian Creole guidebook and learn the common phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and numbers 1-10.

Harbour Island and the Bahamans enjoy a tropical rainforest climate with hot and humid weather with daily average temperatures ranging in the 80s. Temperatures very rarely drop below 60 degrees and the water temperatures range from 72-78 degrees. Winters are mild and dry and may experience some cold fronts. The Bahamas are affected by Hurricanes, and hurricane season runs from June to November when the islands can get hid and badly damaged during storms. Hurricane Dorian was the most intense hurricane to hit the Bahamas in August 2019.

The currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar, US dollars are widely accepted and is equivalent to the Bahamian dollar. If you pay in US dollars, you will likely receive change in Bahamian dollars, not the US. There are currency exchange desks at the airport and some banks on the island.

There are plenty of choices for dining options on Harbour Island with some of the best restaurants in the Bahamas located here. The local fare usually includes freshly caught fish and seafood, the most popular of all being ‘conch’. The restaurants offer a casual Bahamian atmosphere and most boast some unforgettable views of the stunning tropical surroundings. Fine dining restaurants are in abundance with fantastic establishments such as The Landing, Runaway Hill, Valentine’s Marina, and Queen Conch. These restaurants can be pricey but offer some excellent cuisine options. Sip Sip Restaurant is a favorite and one of the first places many visitors stop to eat with views over Pink Sands Beach.

Early nights are typically the choice in Harbour Town, but there are a few options for those wanting to get out on the town for a good night out. The weekends tend to be the busier nights of the week with bustling bar scenes found in downtown Dunmore, along the beaches, and at many of the resorts. Daddy D’s is one of the hottest nightclubs on the island found right in the center of town, this is the place to dance the night away. Gusty’s is just up from Bay Street, a local watering hole with ice-cold brews, dance music, and sand on the floor. Vic-Hum’s is a local dive bar and tourist attraction on its own on Barracks Street with a ping pong room, a great rum punch, and authentic decor.

In case of an emergency dial 919 for an ambulance, 911 or 919 for the police and fire.

Hospital: Gregory Town Community Clinic tel. 242-335-5108