Getting Here

US dollars are accepted as currency. US to Bahamian dollar exchange rate is pegged at 1:1. Two currencies are interchangeable throughout the Bahamas. You may get change in either or both currencies.

Major credit cards are accepted in most establishments. Some credit cards may charge foreign transaction fees.

One little quirk I have found recently has to do with coins. US and Bahamian coins are different slightly in dimension and in weight. As one visits laundromat in Marsh Harbour on the Grand Abaco Island, one will soon find out some machines only accepts American quarters, while others accepts both.

Fly to Marsh Harbour

Upon recent (2014) upgrade and expansion at the Marsh Harbour airport (code MHH), there have been more direct flights into the area from many cities including: Florida (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach), Atlanta, Nassau (Bahamas Capital). Post Hurricane Dorian, more and more flights to MHH have been restored.

Taxi to the Albury Ferry

You may arrange for cab service from "Miss Ada Taxi". She can be reached by telephone, text and WhatsApp at 1(242)-367-6978, also 1 (242)367-4517, and email at ada6978@gmail.com

Once you clear through customs and steps outside, a line of taxi cabs are waiting to take your party and luggage to the G AND L FERRY . Round trip fare is usually around $20, more for larger party.

G&L Ferry to HOPE TOWN

G AND L FERRY ​ operates multiple trips to and from Hope Town. As of May, 2016 they depart from Marsh Harbour at 7:15, 9, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2, 4, 5:45 PM (click here for a schedule). Please verify ferry schedule when planning your arrival at Marsh Harbour Airport.

Purchase tickets at the store by the ferry. Round trip ticket per person is around $30. If you have a large party, you may buy at a discount a booklet of 10 tickets (5 round trip tickets) for $113 with cash, or slightly higher if with credit cards. Please retain the ticket stubs for return trip.

Please make sure you get onto the ferry to Hope Town (at the same dock there are boats to nearby cays). Upon embarking on the ferry, please tell boat captain you will disembark at "lodge dock". Each traveler can carry up to 3 large luggage so to the boat with small fees for extra.

As you arrive at noon and has time till your ferry, you may stroll to end of cab lines and by the water to a great take out place that offers a wide range of options from my favorite conch fritters, fish & chips and burgers & fries.

Albury's ferry also provides inter-cay services to and from nearby islands such as Guana Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Scotland Cay.

Book Golf Cart at Island Cart Rentals

Other than specially permitted local residents and businesses, visitors may drive gas or electric powered golf carts, available for rent at several local golf cart rental companies (listed below). It is advisable to book ahead of time especially during peak season.

A gate in the village by the clinic separates the island into two halves, the North End and the South End (Blue Tang is on the South End). Golf carts from either side of the often locked gate may not cross to the other side by town ordinance. If you wish to visit the North End, you may park the cart and walk through the gate.

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