Last updated: May 2026
From Elbow Cay you can island-hop across the Abacos by ferry or rental boat. Albury's Ferry connects Hope Town to Marsh Harbour and other cays, while a rental boat opens up Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay, Tilloo Cay, and quiet sandbars in between.
Hopping by ferry
Albury's Ferry links Hope Town with Marsh Harbour and neighboring cays on scheduled runs. It's the simplest way to reach the mainland for provisioning or to connect to other islands.
Hopping by rental boat
Renting a boat for a day or your whole stay is the classic Abaco experience. Calm, protected waters make it accessible, and you can anchor off your own sandbar for lunch. Local outfits like Cat's Paw, Island Marine, and Elbow Cay Boat Rentals keep boats on the water all season; prefer to be captained? Book a guided excursion with Captain Plug, Clint Russell, or Hope Town Boat Charters.
| Destination | Known for | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Harbour | Shops, dining, airport | Ferry or boat |
| Man-O-War Cay | Boatbuilding heritage; Dock N Dine | Boat |
| Great Guana Cay | Nippers & Grabbers beach bars, surf | Boat |
| Little Harbour | Pete's Pub & Gallery | Boat |
| Tilloo Cay / sandbars | Quiet anchorages | Boat |
Plan your day around lunch and you can't go wrong: Nippers and Grabbers on Great Guana Cay are legendary for a beach-bar afternoon, Pete's Pub at Little Harbour is a must for the setting, and the swimming pigs draw a crowd over at No Name Cay.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you island-hop in the Abacos?
- Yes. From Elbow Cay you can reach Marsh Harbour and nearby cays by Albury's Ferry, or rent a boat to explore Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay, and quiet sandbars.
- What are the best islands to visit near Hope Town by boat?
- Popular day trips include Great Guana Cay (Nippers and Grabbers beach bars), Man-O-War Cay (boatbuilding heritage and Dock N Dine), Little Harbour (Pete's Pub), and the quiet sandbars off Tilloo Cay.