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Voykit pocket guide · The Bahamas
Harbour Island
Spend 2 days on Harbour Island: one day for Pink Sand Beach and town walk, second day for golf‑cart island tour and a meal.
Harbour Island is a small Out Island with a single settlement, Dunmore Town, famous for pink‑sand beaches and New England‑style architecture. The island fits comfortably into a two‑day itinerary: beach time, a short golf‑cart ride, and a meal at a local restaurant.
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (higher humidity, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 2 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 $100–150 BSD excl. bed · Mid $150–250 BSD excl. bed · High $250+ BSD excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BTC and Aliv sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at Nassau airport and in town.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 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 |
|---|---|
| Taxi from North Eleuthera Airport to ferry dock | $5 per person |
| Ferry to Harbour Island | $5 per person |
| Golf‑cart rental (half‑day) | $5 per person |
| Beach‑chair rental (Pink Sand Beach) | $10 |
| Lunch entrée at Blue Bar | $20 |
| Conch salad at Queen Conch | $12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ELH · North Eleuthera Airport
- From here take a $5 taxi to the ferry dock, then a $5 ferry to Harbour Island.
Typical fares
- Airport taxi + ferry
- about $10 total per person (check)
- Golf‑cart rental
- $5 per person for half‑day (check)
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
No car rentals; rent a golf cart ($5 per person) or use water taxis ($5 per person) between dock and town.
See and do
Known for
- Pink Sand Beach
- Dunmore Town’s pastel houses
- Golf‑cart rentals
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) | Taxi $5 + ferry $5, total ~30 min | ≈30 min |
| Pink Sand Beach | Walk from Dunmore Town, 10 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- Tingum Village
- Modest guesthouse with shared kitchen; good for budget travelers.
- Valentine's Resort
- Mid‑range resort with marina, bar and beach access.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | How much does it cost? |
| Where is the beach? | Where is the beach? |
| I need a taxi, please | I need a taxi, please |
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 runs only when a boat is full; expect up to 15 min wait at busy times.
- Tips are customary for porters ($5 for three bags).
- Check the marina schedule if arriving by yacht; slip availability can vary.
Harbour Island is generally safe; main concerns are sun exposure and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Harbour Island yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pink Sand Beach
- Dunmore Town’s pastel houses
- Golf‑cart rentals
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bahamas.com – Harbour Island: www.bahamas.com/islands/eleuthera-harbour-island
- Wikivoyage: Harbour Island, revision 5234396 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5234396
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Harbour Island
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies911
US consulate is in Nassau; contact for assistance (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/harbour-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.