The Epic Story of Bahamas Ferry Services
From ancient Lucayan canoes to sleek modern catamarans — discover how boats built paradise!
Book Your Historic Journey1000 Years of Island Connections
Every ferry ride you take today follows ancient paths carved by centuries of seafarers
Lucayan Masters of the Sea
The OG island hoppers! Lucayan people paddled massive dugout canoes (holding 45 people!) between 700 islands. They invented the hammock and created trade routes we still use today. Talk about setting the bar high!
Shipwrecked & Determined
The Eleutheran Adventurers crash on a reef (ouch!), but survivors build small boats to fetch supplies. This scrappy DIY spirit? It's still alive in every mail boat captain today!
Pirates Perfect the Routes
Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and 1000 other pirates turn Nassau into party central! They mapped every reef, current, and shortcut. Today's ferry captains? Still using pirate knowledge to dodge shallow spots!
Mail Boats Are Born!
The "Mary and Susan" becomes the first official mail boat. These workhorses would become the lifeline of the islands — carrying everything from love letters to livestock. Still running strong 220 years later!
The Legendary Schooner Dart
This 35-foot beauty served for 55 YEARS! Captain Harris knew every passenger by name, never missed a delivery, and once outran a hurricane. When she sank in 1922, grown men cried at the dock.
Engines Replace Sails
Motor boats take over from sailing ships. Journey times drop from days to hours! But old-timers swear the rum tasted better on the slow boats...
Speed Demons Arrive
Balearia's high-speed catamarans hit the water at 32 knots! Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in 2 hours flat. We're living in the future, folks — but still following those ancient Lucayan routes!
Your Adventure Awaits!
18 mail boats, 4 high-speed ferries, and countless water taxis connect 700 islands. Every trip adds your story to 1000 years of maritime history. Ready to make waves?
Mind-Blowing Ferry Facts
Experience Living History
Every ferry type tells a different story — which adventure calls to you?
Legendary Mail Boats
The real deal since 1804! Sleep under stars, play dominoes with locals, wake up on a new island. These working boats carry everything — including unforgettable memories. From $30 per adventure!
High-Speed Catamarans
Zip across turquoise waters at 32 knots! Modern comfort meets ancient routes. Bimini in 2 hours, cold AC, comfy seats, and duty-free shopping onboard. Paradise, fast-tracked!
Inter-Island Ferries
The sweet spot between adventure and comfort! Regular schedules, reliable service, stunning views. Perfect for island hopping without the mail boat commitment. Your car comes too!
Historic Routes
Follow Blackbeard's escape routes! Navigate the Devil's Backbone! Every journey retraces paths used by pirates, rum runners, and revolutionaries. History isn't just alive — you're sailing through it!
Sunrise Specials
Early bird catches paradise! Morning ferries offer calmer seas, dolphin sightings, and epic sunrise views. Plus, you'll arrive with the whole day ahead. Worth that 6 AM alarm!
Cultural Experiences
Potter's Cay dock parties! Conch salad competitions! Junkanoo music on deck! These aren't just boats — they're floating festivals celebrating 1000 years of island culture!
Ready to Sail Into History?
Join thousands of adventurers following ancient sea paths to modern paradise. Your ferry story starts with one click!