Transportation

Getting to BAMSI: Your Journey to Greatness Begins Here!

From Sky to Sea, All Roads Lead to BAMSI.

Whether you're traveling from across The Bahamas or around the globe, getting to the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute in North Andros is easier than you think. With airlift from Nassau, weekly sea transport, and convenient ground options, students, staff, and visitors can choose the travel route that best fits their schedule and budget.

This section provides the details you need — flight schedules, mailboat routes, car rentals, and more — to ensure your arrival at BAMSI is seamless, safe, and stress-free. We’ve also included important guidelines for shipping items to campus via mail boat, along with helpful tips for coordinating with Student Support and Facilities Departments

Start planning your journey today, and let BAMSI be your destination for innovation, education, and transformation.

HOW DO I GET TO BAMSI?

Transportation guide to reach BAMSI in North Andros, covering air, sea, and ground options:

BAMSI College offers free bus transportation for students arriving at SAN ANDROS Airport at the beginning of each semester, as well as return transportation to SAN ANDROS Airport at the end of each semester. Specific travel dates and registration form to secure the service are emailed to students ahead of each semester. These are the only college-sponsored travel arrangements to SAN ANDROS AIRPORT available at no cost.

Students participating in local BAMSI-sanctioned activities requiring transportation will be afforded the same at no cost.

Students with travel itineraries that conflict with the BAMSI transportation schedule are responsible for making alternate arrangements. Options for private transportation are available and should be coordinated directly with providers. 

Students can bring their own transportation to campus, and register it with Student Support Services.

✈️ Air Transportation

1. San Andros Airport (SAQ) – Preferred airport. San Andros is just a 12 minute flight from Nassau & San Andros is in NORTH Andros, 

Western Air scheduled flights (Nassau ↔ SAQ): Currently Westernair travels Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Friday afternoon or special afternoons flights are available upon request, and flight occupancy. Please check their website for the latest times, and flight schedules. www.westernairbahamas.com 

LOCAL Charter flights and on-demand flights are also available via General Aviation Center services located near Lynden Pindling Airport on Coral Harbour Rd, Nassau  info@gacnassau.com

INTERNATIONAL Daily Charter flights from FT Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) on Makers Air to SAQ, www.makersair.com 

2. Fresh Creek Airport/Andros Town (MYAF / ASD).  Located ~ 34 km (approx. 1 hour drive) to BAMSI .

Serves private/international flights (e.g., charters from Florida) .

LEAIR  has two daily flights except Sundays  www.flyleair.com

Titan Air has several daily flights . www.flyleair.com

local charter flights 

Alternately, you can book on BAHAMAGO.COM for travel and hotel accommodations and more! 

 Sea Transportation

MAILBOATS: In The Bahamas, mail boats are a critical mode of transportation that connect the capital, Nassau, with the many Family Islands. These vessels carry not only mail but also essential supplies, food, construction materials, vehicles, and even passengers. Operating weekly or bi-weekly out of Potter’s Cay Dock, mail boats are vital for inter-island commerce, education, and healthcare, especially for those living in more remote areas. For many Bahamians, they represent an affordable and reliable means of travel and shipping, maintaining a steady flow of goods and services throughout the archipelago.

Morgan’s Bluff (North Andros) preferred – Local Mail Boats & International Sea Cargo

Weekly departures from Nassau (Potter’s Cay Dock) to Morgan’s Bluff:

President Taylor takes freight on Wednesday - early morning arrival to Morgans Bluff. Departs Morgans Bluff on Thursday. Contact   (242) 802-0082

Central Andros Shipping – M/V Capt. Prince takes freight on Friday for early morning arrival. Leaves Morgans Bluff on Sunday for Nassau return.  Contact Captain Prince

International freight on Seacor Island Lines from South Florida to Morgans Bluff www.seacorislandlines.com 

LOCAL Freight instructions for BAMSI STUDENTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS 

IF YOU WANT US TO COLLECT YOUR PACKAGE/FREIGHT (NOT INCLUDING VEHICLES OR VALUABLES):

PRE-PAY ALL FREIGHT CHARGES.

Provide a paid receipt to Student Support or Facilities so packages can be collected on your behalf and brought to campus/student.

GIVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF COLLECTION REQUEST-include amount of packages, types, receipt of payment, which vessel

NEXT TO YOUR NAME PLACE BAMSI STUDENT ON THE FREIGHT ex. JOHN Doe/BAMSI student for easier identification and retrival 

Ground Transportation on Andros

From SAQ (San Andros):

Taxi: ~$30-50 BSD, ~15-minute ride. 

Car rental: ~$80+ BSD/day + fuel; full-to-full policy recommended 

Campus shuttle (semester check-ins): confirm schedule with BAMSI Student Support.

From MYAF (Fresh Creek/Andros Town):

Taxi/private transfer: ~$100–130+BSD, taking ~1 hour.

Car rental: similar $80+/day 

From Morgan’s Bluff Dock:

Taxi: ~15-30 minutes to BAMSI; estimated fare ~$50+ BSD.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICES AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE YOUR TRAVELS. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TO BE USED AS A GENERAL GUIDE

For more information, contact studentsupport@bamsibahamas.edu.bs or call +1 (242) 422-6823