Did Albury's Ferry and G&L Ferry really merge?

Yes. Albury's Ferry Service announced a merger and acquisition with GNL Transportation, and its own website now points passengers to G&L Ferry (gandlferry.com) for the ticketed schedule. G&L runs the Marsh Harbour services to Hope Town, Man-O-War Cay and Great Guana Cay with a fleet of nine boats, plus private charters. Note that The Ferry Limited is a different company — it was founded in December 2020 by four former Albury's managers as a post-Dorian successor, and its website is no longer online.

How much does the Marsh Harbour to Hope Town ferry cost?

Adults pay $15 one-way or $25 for an open-return round trip; children aged 6 to 12 pay $10 one-way or $15 round trip, and kids 5 and under travel free with a paying adult. The crossing takes around 20 minutes from The Crossing dock in Marsh Harbour. No reservations are needed for scheduled runs — buy tickets at the dock and bring cash.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Hope Town or Man-O-War?

No. The Out Islands' ferries are passenger-only, and most cays restrict private cars anyway — Hope Town and Man-O-War get around by golf cart, bike or on foot. Rentals are easy to arrange at the dock.

How do I get from Nassau to Abaco by ferry?

Bahamas Ferries' Sea Wind sails Nassau (Potter's Cay) to Sandy Point, South Abaco roughly once a week (~1 h 50 min, around $125 round-trip adult / $85 child). There is no direct Nassau to Marsh Harbour ferry — from Sandy Point continue ~50 miles north by road. Mail boats from Potter's Cay also serve Marsh Harbour with vehicles and cargo on multi-hour overnight crossings.

Is Pinder's Ferry from Crown Haven to Grand Bahama still running in 2026?

Yes. Pinder's Ferry runs daily (weather permitting) from Crown Haven in North Abaco to McLean's Town in East Grand Bahama, and the crossing takes about 45 minutes. Adults aged 12 and over pay $70 one-way / $140 round trip, children under 12 pay $40 / $80, and infants under 2 travel free on an adult's lap. VAT is included. Departures: Crown Haven 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM, McLean's Town 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Call (242) 822-8026 to confirm.

How often does the Man-O-War Cay ferry run?

Less often than most visitors expect: two departures a day from Marsh Harbour, at 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday service. That makes a spontaneous afternoon visit basically impossible — you either commit to the full day or arrange a private charter. By comparison, Hope Town has eight sailings Monday to Saturday.

Is Abaco still recovering from Hurricane Dorian?

Hurricane Dorian (September 2019) caused catastrophic damage to Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and Hope Town. Almost seven years on, ferry docks, hotels, shops and beaches have largely rebuilt and normal service has resumed across the cays, but you will still see construction and some empty lots. The clearest sign of the storm's long tail is the ferry business itself: Albury's Ferry Service was knocked out by Dorian and its Abaco routes are now run by G&L Ferry.

Abaco Ferry Guide 2026: Hope Town, Man-O-War & Pinder's

Abaco Ferries — Quick Facts

Inter-cay hub: The Crossing dock, Marsh Harbour. Hope Town and Man-O-War are ~20 min away; Guana Cay runs use a separate dock.

Who runs it now: G&L Ferry. Albury's Ferry Service — knocked out by Hurricane Dorian — announced a merger and acquisition with GNL Transportation and now points passengers to gandlferry.com for the ticketed schedule.

Fares (all three cays): $15 one-way / $25 open-return round trip per adult; $10 / $15 for children 6–12; under 5 free. No reservations for scheduled runs — pay at the dock, bring cash.

Man-O-War is the catch: just two sailings a day (6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Mon–Sat) and no Sunday service — it is not a casual day trip.

From Grand Bahama: Pinder's Ferry runs Crown Haven ↔ McLean's Town daily — $70 one-way / $140 RT adult, VAT included, about 45 minutes.

From Nassau: Bahamas Ferries' Sea Wind reaches Sandy Point only (~1 h 50 min, ~$125 RT adult) — there is no direct Nassau → Marsh Harbour ferry.

Abaco Ferry Routes at a Glance
Route	Operator	Time	Fare	Daily Sailings
Marsh Harbour → Hope Town	G&L Ferry	~20 min	$15 / $25 RT	8 (Mon–Sat), 6 Sun
Marsh Harbour → Man-O-War Cay	G&L Ferry	~20 min	$15 / $25 RT	2 (Mon–Sat), none Sun
Marsh Harbour → Great Guana Cay	G&L Ferry	30–45 min	$15 / $25 RT	4 daily
Treasure Cay → Green Turtle Cay	Green Turtle Cay Ferry	~15 min	$15 / $22 RT^*	9 daily
Crown Haven → McLean's Town (Grand Bahama)	Pinder's Ferry	~45 min	$70 / $140 RT	2 daily
Nassau → Sandy Point (South Abaco)	Bahamas Ferries (Sea Wind)	~1 h 50 min	~$125 RT adult	Once weekly

Abaco Ferry Routes at a Glance

Route

Operator

Time

Fare

Daily Sailings

Marsh Harbour → Hope Town

G&L Ferry

~20 min

$15 / $25 RT

8 (Mon–Sat), 6 Sun

Marsh Harbour → Man-O-War Cay

G&L Ferry

~20 min

$15 / $25 RT

2 (Mon–Sat), none Sun

Marsh Harbour → Great Guana Cay

G&L Ferry

30–45 min

$15 / $25 RT

4 daily

Treasure Cay → Green Turtle Cay

Green Turtle Cay Ferry

~15 min

$15 / $22 RT^*

9 daily

Crown Haven → McLean's Town (Grand Bahama)

Pinder's Ferry

~45 min

$70 / $140 RT

2 daily

Nassau → Sandy Point (South Abaco)

Bahamas Ferries (Sea Wind)

~1 h 50 min

~$125 RT adult

Once weekly

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Getting Around the Abacos Made Simple

The Abacos are like a necklace of islands - Marsh Harbour is your main hub, and from there, ferries zip you to all the gorgeous outlying cays. Whether you're lighthouse hunting in Hope Town or beach bumming on Guana Cay, we've got you covered with the real scoop on schedules, prices, and insider tricks.

"First time I visited the Abacos, I spent half a day confused about which ferry went where. Now, after years of island hopping with my family, I know every captain by name and exactly which boat to catch. Let me save you the confusion!" - Jake, BahamasHopping founder

Your ferry options from Marsh Harbour

Popular Abaco Ferry Routes

The candy-striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse above Hope Town harbour, Elbow Cay, Abaco

Marsh Harbour → Hope Town

G&L Ferry (formerly Albury's)

Journey Time

20 minutes

Round Trip

$25

Dock Location

The Crossing

Famous For

Lighthouse

Departures from Marsh Harbour (Mon–Sat)

7:15 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

Sundays & holidays: 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM — the 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM runs don't operate.

Full Marsh Harbour to Hope Town route guide →

Pro tip: The candy-striped lighthouse is a 15-minute walk from the dock. To explore the rest of Elbow Cay, golf carts rent from about $70/day for a 4-seater and $90/day for a 6-seater, plus 10% VAT — book ahead in winter, the island runs out.

Aerial view of the harbour and boatyards at Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

Marsh Harbour → Man-O-War Cay

G&L Ferry (formerly Albury's)

Journey Time

20 minutes

Round Trip

$25

Dock Location

The Crossing

Famous For

Boat Building

Only Two Departures a Day (Mon–Sat)

6:30 AM 4:30 PM

Plan carefully: Man-O-War has the thinnest service of any Abaco cay — two scheduled runs, Monday to Saturday, and no Sunday service at all. Miss the 4:30 PM boat and you're chartering a ride or staying the night. No cars on the island either; it's golf carts, bikes and feet.

Full Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War Cay route guide →

"Man-O-War is like stepping back in time. Watch the Albury brothers build boats the same way their grandfathers did. Grab a bag of their famous coconut bread before you leave!"

Aerial view of Great Guana Cay and its long Atlantic-side beach, Abaco, Bahamas

Marsh Harbour → Guana Cay

G&L Ferry (formerly Albury's)

Journey Time

30-45 minutes

Round Trip

$25

Dock Location

Separate dock

Famous For

Atlantic Beach

Four Departures Daily

6:30 AM 7:30 AM 12:15 PM 4:00 PM

The 6:30 AM run doesn't operate on Sundays and holidays. Important: Guana Cay boats do not leave from The Crossing like the Hope Town and Man-O-War runs — the operators list a separate departure point, so confirm exactly where to meet your boat when you buy tickets.

Full Marsh Harbour to Guana Cay route guide →

Great Guana Cay's Atlantic-side beach runs the length of the island and is rarely crowded. Pack a lunch — options at the dock are limited outside the main bars.

Boats moored in the sheltered harbour at Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

Treasure Cay → Green Turtle Cay

Green Turtle Cay Ferry

Journey Time

15 minutes

Round Trip

$22

Dock Location

GTC Ferry Dock

Famous For

New Plymouth

From Treasure Cay

6:30 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

6:30 AM runs Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM Mon–Sat. Returning from Green Turtle Cay: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM — the 5:00 PM is your last boat back.

Fares: $15 one-way / $22 same-day round trip per adult to New Plymouth ($9 / $14 children). Black Sound, White Sound, Bluff Cay and Coco Bay cost $17 / $24 adult. Call (242) 475-3841 or hail VHF channel 16.

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Ferries TO the Abacos

Nassau → Sandy Point (South Abaco)

Bahamas Ferries — Sea Wind

Journey Time

~1 h 50 min

Round Trip Adult

~$125

Schedule

Once weekly

Vehicles

No (mail boats only)

Important: The Sea Wind serves Sandy Point only — there's no direct Nassau → Marsh Harbour ferry. From Sandy Point continue ~50 miles north by car or taxi (~1 h). For vehicles or larger cargo, mail boats from Nassau's Potter's Cay reach Marsh Harbour overnight.

Crown Haven → McLean's Town (Grand Bahama)

Pinder's Ferry

Journey Time

~45 minutes

One-way / RT

$70 / $140

Departures

7 AM & 2:30 PM

Contact

(242) 822-8026

Daily service (weather permitting) connects North Abaco with East Grand Bahama. Children under 12 pay $40 one-way / $80 RT; infants under 2 ride free on a lap. VAT is included in all fares. Return departures leave McLean's Town at 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Book direct at pindersferry.com. McLean's Town is ~50 miles from Freeport — arrange a ride in advance, and note that departures are sometimes moved earlier when the sea is building.

Learn from our mistakes!

Abaco Ferry Survival Tips

Island Time is Real

Ferries usually run on schedule, but "usually" is the key word. Show up 15 minutes early and bring a book. Sunday schedules? Totally different ball game!

Weather Happens

Winter cold fronts (Dec-March) can cancel ferries. Always have a backup plan if you're catching a flight. Captain's word is final - safety first!

Cash is King

Most ferries are cash only. There's an ATM at Maxwell's grocery in Marsh Harbour, but it runs out on busy weekends. Bring small bills!

Pack Smart

No baggage limits, but you'll be carrying everything yourself. Soft bags are easier than hard suitcases. Coolers welcome for day trips!

Stay Connected

Follow ferry operators on Facebook for real-time updates. Cell service works on all the cays, but download offline maps just in case.

Last Ferry Blues

Missing the last ferry means an expensive water taxi ($150+) or an unexpected sleepover. Set a phone alarm for 30 minutes before departure!

Who Actually Runs the Abaco Ferries in 2026

This trips people up, so here is the short version. Albury's Ferry Service ran the cays for more than 60 years until Hurricane Dorian wrecked its fleet in 2019. Albury's has since announced a merger and acquisition with GNL Transportation, and its own website now sends passengers to G&L Ferry for the ticketed schedule. G&L operates nine boats on the Hope Town, Man-O-War and Guana Cay runs plus charters, and the Abaco Bulletin now lists Albury's itself as no longer operational.

A separate company, The Ferry Limited, was founded in December 2020 by four former Albury's managers and two Spanish Wells investors to take over Albury's damaged assets. It is not the same as the Albury's–GNL merger, and its website is no longer online — so ignore any guide that tells you to book through it.

What this means for you: nothing complicated. Turn up at the dock, buy a ticket, get on the boat — no reservations are needed for scheduled runs. G&L: (242) 816-2628 office, (242) 359-6208 Grant, (242) 577-0611 Lyle. Albury's legacy line (242) 367-0290 still answers.

Abaco Ferry Guide 2026

Abaco Ferries — Quick Facts

Getting Around the Abacos Made Simple