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Travel by WaterTravel by Water: There are a few ways to get from one island to another: 1) take one of the few inter-island ferries (some are air-conditioned), or the high-speed Bahamas Fast Ferries Nassau to Eleuthera only; 2) take a water taxi Nassau to Paradise Island; 3) take a government ferry between islands close to each other e.g. Mangrove Cay and South Bimini; 4) get to the Out Islands on the mail boat which leaves Nassau for other islands several times a week. A mail boat captain will arrange this with you at Potter's Cay, and you'll travel with the crew

Travel by RoadTravel by Road: Taxis are readily available and are your option on the smaller islands. Rates for the (metered) taxis in New Providence are government controlled. In Nassau and Freeport, you may get anywhere except to the airport by private "jitneys" (minibuses). There being no public transport on any of the Family Islands, you must rent a car.

Traffic drives on the left. Freeport and Nassau are served by jitneys (minibuses) which provide inexpensive touring. No public transport is available on any of the smaller islands except for a bus which stops at every hotel on Paradise Island. Thoroughgoing tourists see Nassau by way of a horse-drawn carriage which takes three passengers.

What Side of the Road?What Side of the Road?: Driving is on the left side of the road.

Speed Limits: Congested area - 40 kph; school zone - 25 kph; outskirts - 72 kph

International Driving Permit: Your driver’s license is accepted.

What is an International Driving Permit? The 1949 (IDP) is a special licence for tourists, authorised by a UN treaty among nations of the world, for the purpose of allowing motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's licence issued by a competent authority in their country of residence.

How do I obtain one? You can obtain an application by either contacting your local Automobile Association office to pick-up or have an application mailed to you. Links to the Automobile Association sites for the following countries are provided below.

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