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Located 25 miles west of New Providence, Andros is easily accessed
by airplane or ferry from Nassau or mainland Florida. Bahamasair (phone
242/339-4415 or 1-800/222-4262 in the US) is the main carrier
between Nassau's International Airport and any of the four airports
on Andros. Some other, smaller carriers are Congo Air (phone
242/377-8329), Lynx Air International (phone 1-888/596-9247)
and Major Air (phone 242/352-5778).
Ferries and mail boats are a cheap and easy way to reach Andros from
Nassau. Ferries can make the 25-mile journey in just under three hours,
although, depending on your destination and route, they may sometimes
take up to seven hours. Fares are US$30 one-way. For ferry schedules and
for information on accessing government mail boats, contact the
dockmaster's office at Potter's Cay in Nassau (phone 242/393-1064).
Tourist information offices are located throughout the island, though
the best site is at Fresh Creek (phone 242/368-2286), located opposite the
city park on the south side of the creek. Other offices are at Mangrove
Cay (phone 242/369-0544) and South Andros (phone 242/369-1688).
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There are only a few good options for getting around the island, mainly
because there are so few roads, and major settlements are widely
separated. Renting a car can be a frustrating endeavor, and is typically
best forsaken in lieu of walking and bicycling as cheaper, easier
alternatives.
Taxis present another travel option, meeting all incoming flights at the
airport, though cab companies on Andros are mainly individual operators
who can vary dramatically in service and price. With no official tour
operators on the island, most taxi drivers also double as tour guides ,
and offer informal sightseeing jaunts, particularly on North Andros, for
around US$300 per day for two people. Some hotels and resorts may also
include a complimentary taxi service for guests.
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