Frequently Asked Questions
Q How do I get from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) to Harbour Island?
A It's quick and easy. A 10 minute cab ride from the airport to the boat dock, approximately $4 - $5 per person, then a 10 minute "water taxi" ride, approximately $4 - $5 per person. Land and water taxis are always available.
Q How do I get to Eleuthera?
A Check out our travel page. If you're looking to get to Central or South Eleuthera, check out this Eleuthera travel page.
Q How do I rent a car on Eleuthera? Who provides quality land taxi service on Eleuthera?
A Try one of these:
- "Fine Threads", Taxi 52, Fredrick Neely 242-359-7780/335-1556
- Taxi 84 Dominque Johnson (taxi service only) 242-551-3165
Q Can I preorder groceries and have them delivered?
A Yes. Contact the friendly folks at Johnson's Groceries on Harbour Island. Free delivery! 242-333-2279
Q Are there gift shops and art galleries on the island?
A Yes. A number of these shops are marked under the category of “shops” on our Harbour Island satellite map:
- Bahamian Shells & Things 333-2839
- Blue Rooster 333-2240
- Miss Mae's 333-2002
- John Bull 333-2950
- Princess Street Gallery 333-2788
- Straw Lady 333-3799
- Androsia 333-2342
- Dilly Dally 333-3109
- Sugar Mill 333-3558
Q How about a good "local" contact for Harbour Island Bahamas bonefish and / or bottom fishing?
A Try one of these. All numbers preceded by area code 242:
- Stuart Cleare (bonefishing only) 332-2072 or 454-0148
- Patrick Roberts (bonefishing only) 333-3014 or 422-9029
- Vincent Cleare (bonefishing and bottom fishing) 333-2154
- Jaron Roberts (bonefishing and bottom fishing) 553-5498
Q Do I need a passport?
A Bahamas Entry Requirements. There is a $15 departure tax per person - some airlines include this in their fare.
IMPORTANT! U.S. Citizens should check the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Notes for Bahamas for current passport requirements and other important travel notes.
Q Can I use U.S. currency?
A Yes. $1 US dollar equals $1 Bahamian dollar. You can use up your Bahamian change before departure. Expect some minimal surcharges for use of credit cards and traveler's checks. Most merchants do not take Discover or AMEX.
Q Is there an ATM machine on Harbour Island?
A There is an ATM inside the Royal Bank of Canada.
Q How do I get married in the Bahamas?
A 1-888-NUPTIAL (from US & Canada) or the Ministry of Tourism at 242-322-7500.
Q Can I bring my pet?
A If it's over 6 months old. You need a permit. Details are in this PDF document: Bahamas Animal Import Requirements
Q Are there any veterinary clinics in the Bahamas?
A Here are the locations and phone numbers for Veterinary clinics in the Bahamas
Q What about long distance?
A Typically requires a Batelnet access card which can be purchased on the island - not exactly cheap either. Before you go on your trip, you can set up a discount calling plan or get a discount calling card and have your contact in the States call you rather than you call them. Or at least, you can call them for one minute and have them call you back.
Q Are there special electricity requirements?
A No - same as the States.
Q Where can I learn more about Eleuthera?
A Visit our sister site for more information about the Island of Eleuthera, and for more personal notes, this blog for Eleuthera.
Q Medical facilities?
A There is a clinic on the island:
Harbour Island
Ministry of Health Clinic:
242-333-2227
Chris Goslin, Governor's Harbour
ambulance service (emergencies):
242-332-3178 or 242-557-7006 (cell)
For serious emergency medical service; air ambulance service. If you have a "medical condition" that warrants special treatment, do your homework in advance. There are insurance companies, such as Travel Care and Travel Guard, who sell policies for air ambulance services. Read the fine print! Check your current insurance carrier for policies on reimbursement for emergency services.
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