Getting There
By The Yacht Week
Posted on 10th March 2021
Travelling to The Bahamas
The Abacos are easily accessible from the US Mainland. In general from US, Silver Airways, JetBlue and United Airlines fly the most to Marsh Harbour. When traveling to the Bahamas, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in. U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas.
Flights
Non-stop and connecting services from the US mainland to Marsh Harbour (Leonard M. Thompson International Airport - MHH) are available. Most flights make connections in Miami, Dallas. Flights on inter-island carriers can be made from Nassau to Marsh Harbour or to Treasure Cay and between islands. We recommend using a search engine to find the best flights:
Expedia – www.expedia.com
SkyScanner – www.skyscanner.com
Visas
Entry, exit, and visa requirements depend on the locations you are departing from and traveling to. You are responsible for having the correct documents so make sure to check with the consulate of the countries you plan to visit before you travel. For other nationalities an ESTA is required and for visa requirements we recommend using VisaHQ to find out if you require any visas to enter the country - www.visahq.co.uk
Getting to your marina
The Best option is to fly to Marsh Harbour followed by a short taxi ride. Alternatively you can opt to use the Bahamas Fast Ferry Services over to Marsh Harbour from Nassau; available once or twice a week. Check the company's webpage for details: https://www.bahamasferries.com/. If you wish to fly direct to the marina, Charter a private seaplane with Tropic Ocean Airways from South Florida and fly directly to Marsh Harbour, where your yacht is located.
Taxi
The taxi fare from the airport to the base is approximately $15 USD for the first 2 persons; every additional person is $3 per person. This will prevent you sharing an open-air cab or large van with other travellers where the marina is the last stop.