Before You Arrive –

Fly into Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC). From there, take a speedboat from the Bonny jetty. about 1 hour on the water. Ferries are cheaper, speedboats are faster. There's also an airstrip on the island with flights from Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.

Tip: Book your speedboat in advance through our Rides concierge. especially during festivals. Seats fill up fast.

Car cabs, tricycles (keke), and motorcycles (okada) are all available for getting around the island. Car cabs are the most comfortable option and readily available. Boat rides handle creek crossings and inter-waterway trips. We can arrange all your transport through our concierge.

Mobile network coverage is good. MTN and Airtel both work well on the island. WiFi is available at most hotels.

Dry season November to March. January is driest. Dec 26 & 31. Finima Beach Carnival. Festivals and regattas happen in dry season.

Bonny Island is a secure destination. As an ancient kingdom, Bonny has its own long-established community security structures that have maintained order for centuries. The Kingdom takes the safety of visitors and residents seriously.

The presence of NLNG and Renaissance on the island means a level of infrastructure, monitoring, and security protocols far above the Niger Delta average. These are world-class industrial operators with zero tolerance for instability.

Visitors can move freely across the island. Use the same good judgement you would in any unfamiliar city, and you will find Bonny welcoming and safe.

Light clothing (humid year-round), cash in Naira, insect repellent, power bank, prescription medication, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a sense of adventure.

English and Ibani are the languages of Bonny Island. English is the language of business and daily life. Ibani is the indigenous tongue of the Bonny Kingdom. Igbo and Yoruba are also widely understood. Bonny people are famously polite. if you're confused, just ask anyone respectfully.

Nigerian Naira (₦) is the currency. Cash is widely used and always accepted. Card payments via POS are available at hotels and larger businesses. networks are generally reliable. ATMs are limited, so it is wise to arrive with sufficient cash for smaller vendors and local transport.

Tip: Withdraw some cash before leaving Port Harcourt as a backup. Most of your larger purchases can be handled by card or transfer.

Electricity supply on the island is good.

230V / 50Hz. Usually UK-style 3-pin plugs.

Bring any prescription medication. Pharmacy options are limited. General hospital available on the island for emergencies.