"Harbour Island - Home of Friendly People" Harbour Island by Willettsworld

Harbour Island Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 17 photos

Harbour Island lies 2 miles off the mainland of Eleuthera and 60 miles east of Nassau. The islands only settlement is Dunmore Town which is named after Lord Dunmore who was Governor between 1786-1797.

The most famous thing about Harbour Island is it's 3 mile long pink sand beach which runs down the entire eastern side of the island. The pink sand really has to be seen to be believed.

Harbour Island is easy to get to from Nassau on the daily fast ferry service which makes it an ideal day trip.

Yes the sand is really pink!

"Lone tree"

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful pink sand beaches, relaxation, ideal day trip from Nassau
Cons:The fast ferry is a little expensive

Last visit to Harbour Island: Mar 2004
Intro Written Feb 5, 2006
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Lone tree beach Things to Do (4)

I'm not sure what the official name of this beach is called but as the "lone tree" is on it and it's now become a... more travel advice

The BoHengy at Harbour Island - Harbour Island

Bahamas Fast Ferry Transportation (1)

There's a daily ferry service that leaves Nassau for Harbour Island and stops in Spanish Wells on the way. There's only... more travel advice

Lone tree Things to Do (4)

This tree has become a Bahamas landmark in recent years. According to local inhabitants, this large almond tree washed... more travel advice

Welcome to Harbour Island sign - Harbour Island

Welcome to Harbour Island sign Things to Do (4)

This sign lies just beside the jetty where the ferry docks in Dunmore Town and makes for an ideal photo opportunity! more travel advice

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mablunk Nov 12, 2009 at 1:40 AM

Is the price of the ferry per person? How did you get around once you were dropped off? Is it far to the beach? and are they really pink?