Miami/Ft Lauderdale: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip

This day trip offers round-trip ferry rides from Fort Lauderdale to either Bimini or Grand Bahama Island, suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers.

Highlights

• Choose between Bimini or Grand Bahama Island at booking
• Spend a day on a Bahamas island with turquoise waters and white beaches
• Round-trip same-day ferry with assigned seating, air conditioning, snack bar, and restrooms
• Optional activities include water sports, beach clubs, or public beaches

Description

The Bahamas is a short 50-mile ferry ride from Florida, comprising over 700 islands known for white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and island culture. This day trip by fast ferry provides a convenient way to visit.

Choose your destination based on travel date:

• Grand Bahama Island: Visit Crystal Beach and encounter swimming pigs. The ferry ride takes about 3 hours each way, with around 4 hours free to explore.
• Bimini Island: Known as the gateway to the Bahamas, Bimini offers a quieter experience with about a 2-hour ferry each way and approximately 5½ hours leisure time.

The trip begins with a morning departure from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned ferry with guaranteed seating, restrooms, and a snack bar. The onboard service desk offers recommendations and bookings for island activities. Once on the island, spend your afternoon exploring beaches, culture, or local attractions freely.

Your return ferry departs in the evening for the trip back to Florida.

Includes

• Roundtrip ferry ride from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• On-island activities such as Crystal Beach visit, swimming with pigs, and local transportation on Grand Bahama Island (must be reserved separately)
• Food and beverages

Important Information

• Valid passport or passport card plus US re-entry authorization (e.g., ESTA) required. US, EU, UK, and Swiss citizens do not require a visa; others may need one (check Bahamian immigration website before booking). No refunds if traveler names or passport info are missing.
• Ferry schedule (approximate):
  • Departure from Florida: ~9:00 AM (check-in closes 7:30 AM)
  • Arrival Bimini: ~11:00 AM
  • Arrival Grand Bahama: ~12:00 PM
  • Departure Bimini: ~6:00 PM (seasonal variation)
  • Departure Grand Bahama: ~5:00 PM (seasonal variation)
  • Arrival Florida: ~8:00 PM
• Optional island activities such as beach day passes are available for purchase onboard.
• Infants under 6 months are not permitted on this tour.
• The provider is not responsible for delays due to weather, Coast Guard, or Immigration Services.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations up to 24 hours before departure.

For a smooth experience, bring a valid passport and arrive early for check-in. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.