From the Runway to the Reef

Your Island Arrival,
Step by Step

Flying into North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) is the most common way to reach Spanish Wells. Here's exactly what to do once you land — it's easier than you think.

Land at ELH
10-min taxi
5-min water taxi
01

Land at ELH

North Eleuthera Airport
  • North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) is a small, friendly terminal — you'll be through arrivals in just a few minutes.
  • There's no need to pre-arrange ground transport if you're happy to grab a taxi at the door, but calling ahead to Pinder's is strongly recommended (see below).
02

Taxi to Gene's Bay Dock

~10 minutes
  • Taxis are usually waiting just outside the terminal. Tell your driver you're heading to Gene's Bay Dock for the Spanish Wells water taxi.
  • The drive takes about 10 minutes along a short, straightforward road.
  • We strongly recommend booking Pinder's Taxi & Ferry Service in advance — Calvin and Gurney Pinder can arrange your entire journey from airport pickup to the water taxi crossing.
03

Water Taxi to Spanish Wells

~5 minutes across the water
  • At Gene's Bay Dock, board the small water taxi headed to the government dock on St. George's Cay — that's Spanish Wells.
  • The crossing takes about 5 minutes. Boats run roughly every 15–30 minutes, or whenever there are enough passengers.
  • No reservations are required for the water taxi. Welcome to Spanish Wells!
Our Recommended Service

Pinder's Taxi & Ferry Service

Calvin & Gurney Pinder · Cash Only

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Calvin and Gurney Pinder are the go-to taxi and ferry service for Spanish Wells visitors. Call ahead and they'll arrange your entire journey — airport pickup, Gene's Bay Dock transfer, and water taxi — all in one. Highly recommended by the Spanish Wells community.

Reservations (Pinder's Supermarket)

242-333-4068242-333-4048

Mobile (Calvin / Gurney)

+1 242-359-7135+1 242-557-7363

Payment

Cash only · Call ahead to book

Also Recommended

David Albury

Taxi from North Eleuthera Airport to Gene's Bay Dock — frequently recommended in Spanish Wells forums.

242-359-7228

Water taxis from Gene's Bay run roughly every 15–30 minutes · No reservations required · Short 5-minute crossing