Getting Here
Paradise is closer than you think. The sun-drenched beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters, lush palm trees and vibrant tropical sunsets of Grand Bahama Island are less than 60 miles from Florida and only a few hours by air from New York City. You are a world away from the ordinary, without being far away.
By Air
You can reach Grand Bahama Island by air or by sea. Grand Bahama Island International Airport is only 20 minutes, literally "just around the corner" Flights to and from Grand Bahama island are available on American Eagle, Bahamasair, Continental Airlines, Gulf Stream/Continental Connection, US Airways, WestJet, Delta Airlines, Air berlin, Blu-Experess, Western Air, Skybahamas, PSA, Gateway cities include: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Louisville, London, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, Richmond, and Toronto. Airline availability varies according to season. As well, seasonal charters are available from many U.S. and international cities.
By Sea
Two cruise lines offer scheduled trips to and from Grand Bahama Island: Bahamas Celebration sailing round-trip from Palm Beach, Florida and Balearia Bahamas Express sailing round-trip from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The beautiful Bahamas Celebration, named "An Official Cruise Line of Grand Bahama Island" by the Ministry of Tourism, departs West Palm Beach for Grand Bahama Island cruises every other day. Balearia Bahamas Express sails round-trip to Grand Bahama Island from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Cruise Ships That Come To The Bahamas
Many Cruse Ships Come To The Bahamas But Grand Bahama Is The MAIN Point For Them All Cruise Ships That Come To Grand Bahama Include Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean Cruises , Norwegian Cruse line