Getting There
You can reach Elbow Cay in about 20 minutes via regularly scheduled ferry service from Great Abaco's Marsh Harbour. One-way fare is US$16 (£8), same-day round-trip costs US$22 (£11), and service goes three times daily. For details, call Albury's Ferry Service at tel. 242/367-0290 or visit www.alburysferry.com.
Getting Around
Many visitors rent boats to get around the island, snorkel, fish, and explore nearby cays. But if you're not interested in playing sea captain, you can still move easily around Elbow Cay. Hope Town's quiet, narrow streets are reserved for pedestrians and you can walk to many other parts of tiny Elbow Cay. You can't rent a car on the island, but that's not a problem, as Hope Town has banned all motor vehicles. If you'd like a golf cart delivered to your hotel, call Island Cart Rentals (tel. 242/366-0448 in U.S.; www.islandcartrentals.com); these gas or electric carts cost US$45 (£23) per day or US$270 (£135) per week. Hotels provide shuttle vans to and from town. Some dining rooms offer pick-up and drop-off service at dinnertime if you call ahead. Bicycles -- the use of them is often free for hotel guests -- are available at or near most accommodations. Taxis meet incoming flights at Marsh Harbour airport, and arriving ferries as well. The staff at your hotel can call for one when you need it.
Fast Facts
If you need medical attention, go to Marsh Harbour.
A local post office (tel. 242/366-0098) is at the head of the upper public dock, but expect mail sent from here to take a long time. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to noon and from 1 to 5pm.
