Bahamas Ferries

Name

Bahamas Ferries

Legal name

Bahamas Ferries Ltd.

Website

https://bahamasferries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Transportation Services

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Island & Remote Community Ferry Services (THAIAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Ferry Operators (Interisland/Intercity) (TLAFALAA), Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB), High-Speed Passenger Ferries (THAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Inter-island ferry services
• Marine freight transportation
• Cargo charter services
• Passenger ferry services
• Vehicle shipping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nassau

HQ country

Bahamas

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ferry Services: Revenue from selling passenger tickets for inter-island ferry services between Nassau and Family Islands (Spanish Wells, Harbour Island). Pricing includes adult and child fares, round-trip and one-way options, with optional upgrades like Voyager Cabin and Preferred Seating.
2. Freight and Cargo Services: Marine freight transportation for boxes, pallets, vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment. Charges based on size/type (small box $8, medium $9, large $10, pallets $76-$135, containers $1,995-$2,995). Handles items from single envelopes to 80-ton cranes.
3. Charter and Logistics Services: Customized cargo charter solutions for commercial customers including short-term and long-term charters, drayage solutions, and equipment rental. Services cover Caribbean and Americas routes including Jamaica, Colombia, and Florida ports.
4. Vehicle Shipping: Vehicle transport services for small vehicles (up to 16ft) at $376, large vehicles (up to 18ft) at $464, and commercial vehicles exceeding 18ft at quoted rates.
5. Group Travel Packages: Corporate and church group packages for 20+ passengers traveling together. Includes funeral packages with discounted rates for bereavement travel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bahamas Ferries operates inter-island passenger ferry services and marine freight transportation across the Bahamas using a fleet of 7 vessels. The company also provides charter, logistics, vehicle shipping, container, and equipment rental services to both individual travelers and commercial customers throughout the Bahamian archipelago.

Product overview

Bahamas Ferries operates as a passenger and freight ferry service provider with a fleet of 7 vessels serving 8-9 destinations throughout the Bahamas. The company offers three core service lines: (1) Passenger ferry services using high-speed vessels like M/V Bo Hengy III, M/V Lady Daisy, and M/V Happy Hour for travel between Nassau and Family Islands; (2) Freight services handling boxes, pallets, vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment (up to 80 tons) via vessels including M/V East Wind, M/V Grand Master II, M/V Inagua Spray, and M/V Sea Link; and (3) Charter and logistics services providing cargo charter solutions throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. The company, operating as a subsidiary of Sea Venture Holdings Limited, has provided marine transportation services since 1999.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Enterprise Logistics: Cargo charter solutions across land and sea — from short-term consignments to large-scale project logistics, throughout the Caribbean and the Americas.

Products and services

• Passenger Ferry Services Scheduled passenger ferry transportation connecting major Bahamian islands including Nassau, Freeport, Spanish Wells, Harbour Island, Governor's Harbour, and Sandy Point. Serves individual travelers and tourists with adult, child, and group (20+) ticketing.
• Freight and Cargo Services Commercial marine freight shipping service transporting boxes, pallets, crates, and containers between Bahamian islands. Pricing is based on size (small/medium/large), type, and weight, with a maximum capacity of 80 tons per shipment. Designed for commercial shippers and businesses.
• Charter and Logistics Services Bespoke charter and project logistics services providing customized vessel and route arrangements for oversized cargo, heavy equipment, vehicles, and specialized shipments. Serves businesses requiring tailored marine transport solutions.
• Vehicle Shipping Services
• Equipment Rental Services Heavy equipment rental service supplying excavators, dozers, and other construction/logistics equipment to support customers' shipping, logistics, and project needs.
• Container Shipping Services Standard container transportation service for shipping 20ft and 40ft containers between Bahamian ports. Designed for commercial importers, exporters, and businesses with regular containerized cargo needs.
• Cargo Insurance Optional cargo insurance add-on service providing coverage for goods in transit. Available to commercial freight customers shipping cargo through the company's network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27+ years of continuous inter-island ferry operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Charter Partner NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBahamas Ferries leverages an extensive global partner network to deliver comprehensive cargo charter services across the Caribbean and Americas. This network enables rapid capacity sourcing for urgent shipments and end-to-end logistics coordination including pickup, consolidation, customs liaison, documentation, and delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• InterCaribbean Airways: Jamaica-headquartered regional airline operating scheduled services across the Caribbean, including Bahamas routes. Comparable as a regional passenger transport operator with overlapping Caribbean network reach relevant to Bahamas Ferries' Enterprise Logistics charter expansion.

Direct peers

• FRS Caribbean: German-headquartered ferry group operating passenger and cargo ferry services in the Caribbean. Closely comparable as a multi-island ferry operator with combined passenger and freight offerings similar to Bahamas Ferries.
• Bahamas Fast Ferries: Direct Bahamas inter-island ferry competitor referenced via Bahamas Ferries' own TripAdvisor listing. Operates passenger ferry routes between Nassau and Family Islands on an overlapping geography with similar customer base.
• Tropical Shipping: Container and freight shipping company providing regular ocean cargo services to The Bahamas and broader Caribbean. Directly comparable as a Bahamas-focused cargo mover serving similar commercial freight customers.
• Baleària Caribbean: Major international ferry operator (Spain-based) with growing Caribbean operations providing passenger and freight ferry services across island routes. Comparable operating model combining passenger ticketing, freight, and charter capabilities in island geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Bahamasair: The national flag carrier airline of The Bahamas operating scheduled domestic and international flights to Family Islands. Comparable as the primary Bahamas inter-island passenger transport provider and a substitute mode for Bahamas Ferries' passenger routes.
• Crowley Maritime / Crowley Liner Services: Large US-based maritime logistics company with established Bahamas and Caribbean freight shipping routes via Puerto Rico hub. Comparable as a major Bahamas-bound cargo operator with broader regional scale.

Others

• Margaritaville at Sea: Bahamas-based short cruise operator running multi-day cruises from Florida to Freeport and Nassau. Comparable as a Florida-Bahamas passenger maritime operator relevant to Bahamas Ferries' Enterprise Logistics charter routes into South Florida.

Emerging players

• Western Air Bahamas: Bahamas-based private domestic airline serving Family Island destinations including Abaco, Eleuthera, and Grand Bahama. Comparable as a Bahamas inter-island passenger transport alternative competing for the same traveler segment.
• Pineapple Air Bahamas: Bahamas-based scheduled domestic airline operating inter-island passenger routes. Comparable as a Bahamas Family Island passenger transport competitor serving overlapping destinations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BahamasFerries
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bahamasferries9530
• Facebookfacebook.com/wemaketheconnection
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/101784901
• Instagraminstagram.com/bahamasferries
• TikToktiktok.com/@bahamasferriesandfreight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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