Grand Bahama/Freeport
Getting There/Around

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Getting There:

By Air:

AirTran ( +242 352 8881 )

American Eagle ( AE ) ( +1 800 433 7300 )

Bahamasair ( UP ) ( +1 800 222 4262 )

Continental Connection ( +1 800 231 0856 )

L. B. Ltd. ( +1 800 545 1300 )

US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322 )

By Ferry:

Discovery Cruise Ferry ( +1 800 866 8687 / www.discoverycruise.com )

By Boat:

The local mail boat, The Fiesta, provides service between Nassau and Grand Bahama Island four times a week and the trip takes six to seven hours, depending on the weather. For more information, contact their offices at ( 242 ) 352 8468 in Freeport and ( 242 ) 328 0832 in Nassau.

Transportation by private boat or plane is also possible.

Getting around:

By car:

Renting a car is a convenient way for you and a group of your friends or family to explore more of the island on your own time.

By motor scooter:

Motor scooters are available for rental at many of the most popular tourist centers. Renting a motor scooter gives you and a passenger the freedom to buzz around town and the countryside looking for that perfect, quiet beach spot.

By Bicycle:

In the Lucaya area, there is an official cycling path on Midshipman Road. Most hotels have bicycles for rent— USD 20 per day with a USD 50 deposit.

Keep in mind that British rules apply on the road.