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Marsh Harbour

Marsh Harbour is a town in Abaco Islands, Bahamas, with a population of 6,283 as of 2012.

Type IslandPopulation 6,283

Why go

  • Town in Abaco, The Bahamas.
  • Served by Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH).

History

Marsh Harbour is a town in Abaco Islands, Bahamas, with a population of 6,283 as of 2012.

Where to stay

MV8P+9MX 1 Guana Beach, Great Guana Cay, Bahamas · guanabeachinn.com
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Queen Elizabeth Dr, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · towncenterabaco.net
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Great Cistern, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · greatcistern.com
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Lubbers Quarters Cay, Abaco, Bahamas · lubberslanding.com
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700 Bay St, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · conchinn.com
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Queen's Highway, Elbow Cay, Bahamas · theislandretreat.com
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HV57+MQP, On the Marls -between Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · abacolodge.com
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Abaco Hope Town, Bahamas · hopetownmarina.com
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Centre Line Rd, Elbow Cay, Bahamas · fireflysunsetresort.com
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Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas · abacoinn.com
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Lot #3, Great Abaco Club, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · spinnakerpointbnb.com
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G2GP+J7C, Old White Sound Rd, Elbow Cay, Bahamas · turtlehill.com
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1 Russell's Ln, Elbow Cay, Bahamas · yellowbirdbahamas.com
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Bay St, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · abacobeachresort.com
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Don Mckay Blvd, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · abacohillside.com
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MV9R+4H5, Great Guana Cay, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · oceanfrontier.com
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1088 Hope Town Hope Town, Bahamas · anchorhousehopetown.com
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G24F+WM7, White Sound Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Bahamas
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G24F+J93 White Sound, Elbow Cay, Bahamas
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Abaco Regattas #15, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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GWM5+VF7, Central Pines Dr, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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G2CJ+PP6, Old White Sound Rd, Elbow Cay, Bahamas
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G23C+M8J, Hope Town, Bahamas
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700 Bay St, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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Abaco Islands, S.C.Bootle Hwy, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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HW3X+2QX, Pelican Shores Dr, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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Restaurants & places to go

Fast Food · Burgers & fries, conch, sandwiches, salads, ice cream. Opening hours: Fr,Sa 10:00-21:30
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Restaurant · breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Ice Cream · Ice cream, drinks, snacks, fries, dinner
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-18:00
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Restaurant · restaurant · East Bay Street
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · Don Mackay Boulevard
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Restaurant · restaurant · East Bay Street
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · East Bay Street
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Airports

Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH) 3.8 km to the centre
Marsh Harbour, CO, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Silver Airways (3M), United Airlines, Bahamasair, SkyBahamas Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Miami, Nassau… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Sandy Point Airport 68 km to the centre
Sandy Point, SO, BS
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Getting there by ferry

Marsh Harbour
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
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Albury Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
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Albury's Ferry Service
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
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Matt Lowe's Cay Dock
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
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Man O War Albury Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
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Man O War Public Dock
Ferry terminal · 8.4 km from the centre
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Marsh Harbour-Man O War
Ferry route
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Marsh Harbour-Hope Town
Ferry route
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Marsh Harbour ⟷ Hope Town
Ferry route · Albury Ferry Services;G & L Ferry
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Hope Town Ferry
Ferry route · G & L Ferry
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Nassau, New Providence - Marsh Harbour, Abaco
Ferry route · Bahamas Ferries
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Freeport, Grand Bahama - Marsh Harbour, Abaco
Ferry route · Bahamas Ferries
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MHH has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Miami, Nassau…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Marsh Harbour, 0.7 km); routes include Marsh Harbour-Man O War, Marsh Harbour-Hope Town, Marsh Harbour ⟷ Hope Town.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Marsh Harbour. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.