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Voykit pocket guide · The Bahamas
Andros
Spend 3–4 days on Andros for blue‑hole diving, reef snorkeling and bone‑fishing; longer only if you want extensive fishing trips.
Andros is the largest Bahamian island, famed for its blue‑hole national park, extensive barrier reef and world‑class bone‑fishing. With limited accommodation and transport, a 3‑day stay covers the main sights; a fourth day adds a relaxed fishing charter.
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Best months
- Nov–Jun
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (hurricane season, reduced ferry service)
- Stay
- 3–4 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BSD
- Money
- Currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD), held at par with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted everywhere and change often comes back mixed.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ $80–120 excl. bed · Mid ≈ $150–250 excl. bed · High ≈ $300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BTC and Aliv sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at Nassau airport and in town.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 15% often added; check the bill.; Taxis: 15%.; Hotels: Gratuity often added; extra for porters and housekeeping.
- Water
- Nassau tap water is treated but many buy bottled; on the Out Islands drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- In hotels, restaurants and marinas; few public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry round‑trip (adult) | $111.50 |
| Local taxi (short ride) | $15–$25 |
| Meal at a beach bar | $10–$20 |
| Fresh fish dinner | $20–$35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ASD · Andros Town International Airport
- —
- SAQ · San Andros Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Nassau → Fresh Creek ferry
- about $111.50 adult round‑trip (check schedule)
- Taxi Fresh Creek → Andros Town
- ≈ $20–$30
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a car or 4×4 at the airport; taxis are scarce. Local minibuses (jitneys) run irregularly between major settlements. For day trips to remote beaches, arrange a boat charter.
See and do
Known for
- Blue Holes National Park
- Andros Barrier Reef
- Bone‑fishing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Holes National Park | Drive 30 km (19 mi) north from Andros Town; 15 min walk to trailheadDrive 19 mi (30 km) north from Andros Town; 15 min walk to trailhead | ≈ 1 h total |
| West Side National Park | Drive 45 km (28 mi) west; 20 min walk to beach accessDrive 28 mi (45 km) west; 20 min walk to beach access | ≈ 1.5 h total |
Sleep
- Kamalame Cay Resort
- Beachfront, North Andros; good for diving base.
- Small Hope Bay Lodge
- Fresh Creek, quiet, near ferry dock.
- Andros Island Bonefish Club
- Central Andros, focused on fishing trips.
- Swain's Cay Lodge
- Mangrove Cay, eco‑lodging.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| How much? | How much?how much? |
| Where is the beach? | Where is the beach?where is the beach? |
| I need a taxi | I need a taxiI need a taxi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning / good afternoon first; avoid: Straight to business
- Dress: Cover up in town; avoid: Swimwear on Bay Street
- Pace: Allow island time; avoid: Showing impatience
- Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Assuming consent
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules from Nassau are limited (often weekly); confirm dates in advance.
- Roads can be unpaved and flood in heavy rain; a 4×4 is advisable.
- Cell service is spotty in the interior; carry a satellite‑phone or offline maps.
Andros is low‑crime for tourists; main risks are weather‑related (hurricanes) and road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Andros yet. Suggested stay: 3–4 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Blue Holes National Park
- Andros Barrier Reef
- Bone‑fishing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Blue Holes National Park – Bahamas National Trust: bnt.bs/explore/andros/blue-holes-national-park/
- West Side National Park – Bahamas National Trust: bnt.bs/explore/andros/west-side-national-park/
- Wikivoyage: Andros (Bahamas), revision 5262742 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5262742
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Andros
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance911
US consulate in Nassau; other embassies in Nassau.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/andros-bahamas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.