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Rock Sound, Bahamas

Rock Sound is a town and former district of the Bahamas. It corresponds roughly to the current district of South Eleuthera.

Type CityPopulation 961

Why go

  • Place.
  • Served by Staniel Cay Airport (TYM).

History

Rock Sound is a town and former district of the Bahamas. It corresponds roughly to the current district of South Eleuthera. At the 2010 census, the population was 961. As of 2012 it had a population of 1,075.

Airports

Rock Sound International Airport (RSD) 3.6 km to the centre
Rock Sound, SE, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Aeroper, Bahamasair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nassau (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Aeroper PL (ATP) · 1 route: Nassau
  • Bahamasair UP (DH8) · 1 route: Nassau

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Normans Cay Airport (NMC) 73 km to the centre
Normans Cay, EX, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) 82 km to the centre
Staniel Cay, EX, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sampson Cay Airport 79 km to the centre
Sampson Cay, EX, BS
Outdoor
Leaf Cay Airport 86 km to the centre
Leaf Cay, EX, BS
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Rock Sound
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre · Bahamas Ferries
Outdoor
Rock Sound, Eleuthera - Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera
Ferry route · Bahamas Ferries
Outdoor
Nassau, New Providence - Rock Sound, Eleuthera
Ferry route · Bahamas Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Rock Sound, Bahamas
Rock Sound, Bahamas
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Staniel Cay Airport (TYM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RSD has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Nassau). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Rock Sound, 0.5 km); routes include Rock Sound, Eleuthera - Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Nassau, New Providence - Rock Sound, Eleuthera.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rock Sound, Bahamas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.