Making the most of Andros Island
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Andros Island in the Bahamas is a beautiful and relatively undeveloped destination, offering a unique experience for cruise travelers.
Cruises typically dock at Morgan's Bluff on North Andros Island. It's a small port primarily used for cargo, but it accommodates cruise ships. You also may be at anchor at Andros town and use tenders to the town.
Andros Town (Nicholl's Town): This is the main settlement near Morgan's Bluff. The distance from the port to Andros Town is approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers). Travel options include taxis or rental cars.
Andros is famous for its blue holes, which are underwater sinkholes or caves. Some notable ones include the Blue Hole National Park and the Captain Bill's Blue Hole.
Andros Barrier Reef: This is the third-largest barrier reef in the world.
Food and shopping
Androsia Batik Factory A local batik factory where you can see the process of making Androsia fabric and purchase unique souvenirs.