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The Ferry
ℹ️Practical info — The Ferry
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- "The Ferry" no longer operates an actual ferry; instead, a narrow bridge connects Great Exuma and Little Exuma here.
- The bridge only has one lane, so approach slowly and yield to oncoming traffic.
- The current under the bridge can be incredibly strong; admire the animated blue water from the safety of the shore rather than swimming near the pillars.
- It’s a great quick stop for photography, offering sweeping views of the surrounding cays and sandbars.
🍽 Food
A popular deep-fried snack from nearby takeaway stands on either side of the bridge.
Locally baked and often sold at nearby settlements like Forbes Hill.
Enjoy fresh local fish at family-owned eateries just a short drive away.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Occasionally found in local artisan shops near the crossing.
Woven baskets and hats made by artisans in nearby Little Exuma.
Stand safely off the road to watch sea turtles and rays glide through the narrow channel below.
Find a quiet spot along the shoreline to observe wading herons and tidal life.
Water temperature…
The Ferry is a strategically important settlement at the southeastern end of Great Exuma, located directly at the narrow waterway that separates Great Exuma from Little Exuma. The name commemorates the period before 1966 when travelers and goods had to be transported across the strait by small boats. Today, the Ferry Bridge, a single-lane bridge, connects the two islands, making the site an indispensable transportation hub. The surrounding environment is characterized by shallow lagoons and mangroves, which constitute a vital ecosystem for juvenile fish and seabirds. Near the bridge, historical remains of buildings once used for trade and postal distribution can be found. The settlement itself is small, consisting primarily of residential homes arranged along the coastline. Despite its central role in island traffic, The Ferry has maintained a quiet, village-like atmosphere where fishing remains a significant activity for the local residents.
- Location: Bahamas
- Nearby: Williams Town (8 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 24 | 17 | 19 | 31 | 85 | 87 | 60 | 65 | 89 | 98 | 50 | 24 |
Geography
Facts
- The Ferry Bridge was completed in the year 1966.
- The site connects the islands of Great Exuma and Little Exuma.
- The strait at this point is only about 100 meters wide.
- The Ferry is a well-known area for bonefishing in the Bahamas.
- A historical cemetery from the colonial era is located nearby.
- The bridge is the only land connection to Little Exuma.
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