Overall3.3/10Harder to reach than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Long Island does not have direct international flights; nearly all visitors must connect through Nassau
- Confirm which airport your accommodation is nearest to—Stella Maris (north) vs. Deadman's Cay (center)—as the island is 80 miles long and transfers from the wrong airport can take over 1 hour
- Sheep Runner Ferry is the only regular inter-island ferry option; it runs three days weekly between Exuma and Long Island but not directly from Nassau
- Weather in the Bahamas can cause flight and ferry delays; build flexibility into your arrival day rather than scheduling tight connections
- Taxis are limited on Long Island; pre-arrange ground transport or rent a car for maximum freedom on the island
Flights
From USA
- Typical Route
- Most travelers fly internationally to Nassau, then connect to Long Island
- Direct Options
- Makers Air offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) to Stella Maris, Sundays and Tuesdays
From Nassau
- Booking Tips
- Arrive in Nassau by noon if connecting same-day; Stella Maris requests arrivals by 2PM winter/4PM summer
- Sample Price
- BSD 130
- Duration Minutes
- 45
- Duration Minutes Max
- 55
- Description
- Daily domestic flights connect Nassau to Long Island year-round
Airlines
Bahamasair
- Notes
- National flag carrier, regular scheduled service
Southern Air Charter
- Notes
- Charter and scheduled service
Makers Air
- Notes
- Direct flights Thursday and Sunday from Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Stella Maris; also offers charter service
Airports
Stella Maris Airport
- Code
- SML
- Location
- Northern Long Island
- Customs Immigration
- On-site
Airlines Serving
- Bahamasair
- Southern Air
- Makers Air
- Pineapple Air
- Island Wings
Deadman's Cay Airport
- Code
- LGI
- Location
- Central Long Island
- Customs Immigration
- Yes
Airlines Serving
- Bahamasair
- Southern Air
- Makers Air
Ferry And Water
George Town (Exuma) ↔ Salt Pond (Long Island)
- Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday departures at 7:30 AM from Long Island; 9:00 AM arrival in Exuma; 3:00 PM departure from Exuma; 4:30 PM arrival Long Island
- Service Name
- Sheep Runner Ferry
- Duration Minutes
- 90
- Notes
- VAT included in prices; weather may cause alternate docking at Harry Cay (15 min drive south of George Town)
Pricing
- Adult One Way
- BSD 110
- Child One Way
- BSD 71
- Same Day Roundtrip
- BSD 165
No regular, reliable public ferry service
- Alternatives
- Private boats from Exuma or other nearby islands are occasional options; highly subject to weather
- Service Name
- Nassau to Long Island Ferry
Ground Transport On Island
- General Note
- Transport on Long Island is road-based with limited public options; private or hired vehicles are most convenient
Taxis
- Availability
- Limited taxi service available, particularly from Stella Maris to Deadman's Cay and Clarence Town
- Notes
- Taxis accept both US and Bahamian dollars. Island is 80 miles long; transfers can exceed 1 hour depending on which airport you land at
Car Rental
- Typical Use
- Essential for exploring dispersed sites and scenic drives
Providers
- Gabriel's Car Rental
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.