Getting Around Nassau and Paradise Island
Buses or Jitneys
Jitneys run throughout the day until about 6pm.
Jitney fare is
$1.25 - Exact change only.
All jitneys depart from Frederick Street or
George Street off
Bay Street in Downtown Nassau.
Feel free to ask the busdriver is your
not sure of your destination.
#10 Jitney goes to the Cable Beach Area -
#1 goes to the Paradise Island Bridge and beyond
Car or Limo Services
There are many car and limo service in the bahamas.
Majestic Holdiday and Knowles have fleet of cars at your service.
For personal airport service, or just peace of mind,
Fergies Taxi will be glad to be of service
Car
Rentals
Left hand drive, but we drive on the
left here in the Bahamas.
Driving can be confusing and
somewhat dangerour. So rent only if you must.
Downtown Nassau -
Avis 326-6380 Dollar 325-3716
Paradise Island - Avis
363-2061 Budget 363-3095
Cable Beach Avis
322-2889
Nassau Airport Avis 377-7121
Budget 377-7405 /Dollar
377-7301
Hertz 377-8684
Union Taxis
(Click
here for Fare Chart)
You'll find taxi's everywhere.
Most drivers are exceptionally friendly and informative.
Taxi fares are fixed by the Government,
but ask ahead of time what
the fare will be.
Customary TIP - 15% Call
323-5111 or 323 4555
Water Taxis or Ferry
Boats -
These Native ferry boats are
classic bahamian style.
Most are hand hewn wooden hulled boats
passed down for generations.
All boats are Inspected by a government
agent.
Each is Licensed and Insured.
Experience the real bahamas -
for only $3 per trip.
Ferries leave from Woodes Rodgers Wharf
at
downtown Nassau every 30 minutes
and from Paradise Island Dock -
across from Club Land D'or.
Boat Operators are at the walkways and
intersections to guide you.
Casino Shuttles
The Atlantis Hotel Shuttle is a free service to Atlantis Hotel
guests
which runs every 1/2 hour from 7am to midnite, in a
circular route
via the Beach tower, the Ocean club and Paradise
Island Golf Club.
The Cable Beach Casino Shuttle also is free, and runs every hour
from 6pm to 2 am from the casino past all the major hotels on Cable
Beach.
Ask your bellman for details.
Bahamas Fast
Ferries
Harbour Island Day Away includes
roundtrip to Harbour Island.
Lunch, historical tour and pink
sand beach experience.
Adults $139, Children
$89 Call today for advanced booking.
242- 323-2166 or check
out: http://www bahamasfastferries.com