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• Ferry to Bahamas

Fort Lauderdale, 45 min from

Miami, Bahamas ferry

One day tickets from $ 88.

• Miami Bahamas ferry

Miami Bahamas ferry express services are the direct ferry routes that connect Miami with the Bahamas islands.

Balearia Caribbean opperates direct ferrys from Fort Lauderdale (only 30 minutes from Miami) to Freeport and Bimini ports.

Miami Bahamas ferry: prices and schedules

How much is the Miami Bahamas ferry cost? The Miami to Bahamas ferry is the cheapest way to enjoy a day trip to Bahamas from Florida. The cheapest ferry tickets will allow you to enjoy Bimini island or Grand Bahama from approximately $155 + taxes per person (round trip).

Prices from Miami (Fort Lauderdale) vary depending on the season of the year in which you want to travel.

If you want to know the schedules and prices, on each date, of the options you have to travel to the Bahamas from Miami, click on our ferry price search engine and you will discover the frequencies of the boats.

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Miami bahamas ferry schedule.

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Miami Bahamas ferry Offers today

20 off memorial day weekend.

May 27th, 2024

Celebrate Memorial Day by spending a weekend in the Bahamas. Travel with Balearia Caribbean by ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini on a day trip or enjoy a weekend in Freeport and book an All Inclusive hotel.

If you are a member of the club and are going to make a round trip, you can access this discount. You can book your trip throughout the year 2024. With this offer you can travel on all dates of the 2024 calendar.

Use the promo code enjoy 20 in the times and prices search section where it says "I have a Promotional Code". The discount will be applied directly to the price of the ferry tickets (not taxes). In this way, by making a round trip, and adding the promotional code, you will celebrate Memorial Day in a different way, in the Bahamas. Remember that the departure is from Fort Lauderdale (about 30 minutes by car from Miami Beach).

Offer Conditions of "Memorial Day Weekeng" 20 off with Balearia Caribbean ferry.

Use the promo code ENJOY20 on return trips and get a 20% discount.

Offer valid for club members.

Book until January 3rd, 2025 or until the end of offer seats.

Travel until January 3rd, 2025, the whole calendar 2024.

Offer valid for day-trips to Bimini and Freeport from Fort Lauderdale.

Offer valid for return trips from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Freeport (Bahamas).

Changes are available with a penalty and rate difference.

Cancellations and refunds are not allowed. The tickets make with this offer are not refundable.

Limited offer seats. Book in advance to get this offer. Tickets available are very limited.

Club members can now take advantage of the advantages of participating in this Balearia Caribbean rewards. For those of you who are not, you already know, either you become a member or you will not be able to access this offer.

Booking in advance is also very important. The number of places that Balearia Caribbean has assigned with this offer for each departure is small. ASap book your ferry tickets to the Bahamas and spend the Memorial Day weekend in the company of those you love most. Do it for them!

Memorial Day weekend 20 Off

Leap Year 29% Off to Bahamas

February 29th, 2024

Book today with this offer from Balearia Caribbean and travel on the Bimini ferry with a 29 percent discount on the price of your ferry tickets. You must book today, February 29, 2024, to travel to Bimini or Freeport until May 31.

This offer is only valid for booking on February 29, 2024. You can travel until May 31 on any of its routes. It is mandatory that the trip be round trip. But it is not valid for daytrips .

Enter the Promo Code LEAPYEAR when making the reservation and enjoy this discount. You have only 24 hours to make your reservation, while there are seats available. Balearia Caribbean has limited places for this Leap Year offer.

Offer Conditions of "29 off to Bahamas for Leap Year" with Balearia Caribbean ferry.

With the promo code LEAPYEAR you will get a 29% discount on the price of your ferry tickets to Bimini or Freeport.

You have to book today, February 29th, 2024 or until the end of offer seats.

It's mandatory to book return tickets. Offer not valid for daytrips.

If you book this offer and want to make changes, you will be subject to a penalty fee and to pay if there is a difference in the price of your rate.

Cancellations and annulments are not allowed for this offer.

Book as soon as possible as the places in this offer are very few and they will run out quickly.

Another option is to discover the Bahamas islands with a stay in Bimini. Check the Bimini hotel and ferry vacation packages (staying at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini) or the package all-inclusive resort in Freeport (Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive).

29 off to Bimini or Freeport Leap Year

Ferry to Bahamas Thank You message

23rd of November, 2023

ferrytobahamas.com Thank You message

Updated on the 23rd of November, 2023

Hey everyone,

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and it’s always a good time to reflect and express gratitude.

From Ferry to Bahamas we want to thank you all.

THANK YOU to our whole TEAM that works hard to keep all the information updated about the schedules and prices to travel by ferry to Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama) from Fort Lauderdale (Florida).

Without your work, these amazing results would be impossible.

THANK YOU to our trusted provider, BALEARIA CARIBBEAN ferry , for the support that all their departments (Customer Service, Commercial, Billing, Crew on board the fast ferry Jaume II, Ground staff and Management) give us. You make our work easier and the relationships with our mutual customers smoother.

THANK YOU to all of you for the community that we are creating.

And, of course, THANK YOU to our more than 5,000 CUSTOMERS in these barely 2 years of journey.

Your desire to discover the wonders of the Bahamas islands has inspired us to create and develop this project.

THANKS to your support we have been able to offer you all the updated information about the schedules, prices and Bahamas (Freeport and Bimini) vacations deals of the Balearia Caribbean, the information of the hotels in Bahamas where you can stay (both in Bimini and Grand Bahama), what you can see and do in the Bahamas or how to book the best ferry and hotel packages in Bimini or Freeport.

Our mission is that you can continue to discover the natural and spiritual beauty that the Bahamas islands radiate and we remind you that during these days the Balearia Caribbean Black Friday , Cyber Monday and the discounts on Bahamas ferry and hotel of Balearia Caribbean are still available.

We hope to continue helping customers like you to dream of the Bahamas as we do every day and, why not, to see each other someday on one of their magnificent islands.

Until then, THANK YOU

Balearia Caribbean Black Friday

21st of November, 2023

Balearia Caribbean Black Friday 2023. -35% Off!

Updated on the 21st of November, 2023

Enjoy the Balearia Caribbean's Black Friday Week and you will have a discount of 35% Off for your next ferry tickets to the Bahamas (Bimini and Freeport). Take advantage of this incredible offer and get your cheapest boat tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas now! . Don't let escape the 35% Off Pre-Black Friday Discount Now! 🚀 .

This offer is valid for travel during the entire 2024 calendar except for some special days that you have below. Enter the Promo Code BLACK35 when booking and enjoy this discount. The deadline to make your reservation is from November 21 to 26, while there are still places available. Balearia Caribbean has limited places for this Black Friday offer.

TAKE NOTE: Exclusive Pre-Black Friday Access : If you are a member of Balearia Caribbean (or are a new member), for three days starting November 21st, you will have early access to all the places on offer that Balearia Caribbean is going to put on sale this week. In addition, and just by becoming a member of Balearia Caribbean, you will receive an even more surprising discount. Enter the Rewards section of Balearia Caribbean and buy the cheapest tickets to the Bahamas now.

Offer Conditions of "35 off to Bahamas on Black Friday 2023" with Balearia Caribbean ferry.

With the promo code BLACK35 you will get a 35% discount on the price of your ferry tickets to Grand Bahama and Bimini.

Offer valid for travel on 2024 open calendar except deadlines.

Offer NOT valid to travel: between 17th and 30th November 2023. Between 20th December 2023 and 2nd January 2024. Between 1st and 31st March 2024. Between 20th and 30th November 2024 and between 17th and 31st December 2024.

This offer is ONLY valid for ferry tickets. NOT valida for ferry and hotel packages. Limited places.

You can book until November 27th, 2023 or until the end of offer seats.

If you want to book one of the Bimini ferry and hotel packages that Balearia Caribbean offers, whether in Bimini or in Freeport, check out our Bimini hotel and ferry vacation packages (staying at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini) or the package all-inclusive resort in Freeport (Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive).

Hilton Bimini packages with ferry from $250

May 17, 2024

Celebrate Early Summer this coming June and July at Hilton at Resorts World Bimini with the special offers from Balearia Caribbean. Enjoy the whitest waters of the Caribbean, from June to July from $250 per person, per night, incluiding the ferry tickets too. The best getaway for a 5 nights stay and Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale (Florida). Bahamas, the perfect place to conect with sun and water.

If you have heard of a paradise called Bimini (in the Bahamas) and a wonderful Hilton hotel (World Resorts Bimini) that is at least on the beachfront, with a Casino and a very cool beach club, this website will help you book the perfect weekend.

You can enjoy 5 hotel nights at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini plus roundtrip ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale starting from $250 per person per night .

Bimini is only 2 hours by direct fast ferry from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Balearia Caribbean is the company that makes the crossing. The Jaume II ship is a modern and fast ferry, which has different categories of confortable seats: tourist and economy premium. It also has a cafeteria, snack bar, outdoor terrac and duty free

The Hilton at World Resorts Bimini hotel is ideal for spending a romantic weekend, enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the island in the rooftop pool, having a cocktail at its bar, and enjoying the crystal clear waters that surround North Bimini. Lovers of water sports or fishing also have excellent entertainment options to discover Bimini.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Hilton Bimini packages with ferry" conditions:

This promotion applies only to Bimini Island. NOT for Grand Bahama or Freeport Resorts.

The price is per person per night, based in double occupancy.

This offer is subjected to change or to cancel at Balearia Caribbean's discretion.

This promotion is non-refundable.

The Balearia Caribbean or Hilton at Resorts Wolrd Bimini hotel flexible policy does not apply to ferry and hotel packages. If you want to make any changes, you must do so more than 72 hours before the ferry departure time.

You can also make just one reservation for the Hilton at Words Resorts Bimini hotel, by clicking on the following link that we show you: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas

If you prefer to book separately the ferry and on the other hand the hotel or your vacation package you can do it on our website, at your leisure. ferrytobahamas.com . The Balearia Caribbean system will send you, directly to the email you provide us, the confirmation of the reservation..

Book your package with Balearia Caribbean's ferry and the Hilton Bimini Hotel as soon as possible and enjoy a few days in paradise. You deserve it!

Hilton Bimini packages with ferry

Balearia Caribbean promo code FALL4U

August 23rd, 2023

Updated on the 23rd of August, 2023

New offer from Balearia Caribbean to travel this coming fall to Bimini and Freeport. Get a 25% off on your ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale.

Attentive! If you are thinking of buying ferry tickets with Balearia Caribbean, here is a good offer that you cannot miss. Just use the promo code FALL4U and bam! you will get a fantastic 25% discount. This discount is not only valid for Balearia ferry trips, but also for the purchase of the ferry and hotel in Bimini vacation packages. Why is this Balearia offer a good offer? Don't let this offer from Balearia Caribbean slip through your fingers: before you is the perfect opportunity to explore Bimini Island or Freeport (Grand Bahama). And hey, don't forget, you can take a quick day trip or stay in a hotel overnight and still take advantage of this amazing promo code. So what are you waiting for to book it?"

if you want to do it (we are talking about the day trip to Bimini or Freeport (Bahamas) or you prefer to book a ferry and hotel package) run and calculate in our ferry search engine the price of your ferry tickets with Balearia Caribbean. Then perform the same calculation again but, in the "Promotional Code" section of the search engine, write the promo code FALL4U. If you meet all the conditions of the offer (which you have here above) a 25% discount will be automatically applied to the price of your ferry tickets (or to your Bimini vacation package).

Remember that if your stay in Bimini or Freeport lasts a few days, you must add more luggage to the basic rate of your trip, since it only accepts the limited number of pounds. Depending on the days you want to stay in the Bahamas, you will have to carry more or less luggage. So plan your vacation days well and prepare your luggage ahead of time. You can always add extra luggage to your reservation. Although it may be cheaper, you do it in advance than the Balearia Ferry Terminal at boarding time.

Do you want to know more about Balearia Caribbean ferry ? Also known as Balearia Bahamas express the Balearia is the only ferry company that departures from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and Freeport (in Grand Bahama island) on the Bahamas. Get all the info you need in this website ( Balearia ferry schedule or photos, as example).

Balearia Caribbean promo code fall4u

Bimini ferry 20 Off

July 17th, 2023

Updated on the 17th of July, 2023

Book the Bimini one-day trip with Balearia ferry on Mondays and get a 20 percent discount on ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini island.

Use the code MONDAYBLUES to get your discount and be able to enjoy a Monday, remember before August 14th, a day trip to Bimini. You just have to make your reservation on a Monday and enter the code in the "Promotional Code" section of our schedule and prices engine. Pay your reservation, get your ferry tickets and start thinking about what you are going to do on your one day excursion to Bimini.

If you are going to do this round-trip excursion on the same day to Bimini, remember that you must pack lightly (swimsuit, snorkel goggles, sunscreen, ...), bring your travel documentation (US passport or valid US passport card ). Also, remember that the boarding gate closes one hour before the scheduled departure time of the ferry. Please be at the Balearia ferry Terminal at least 2 and a half hours before the departure time. And, of course, enjoy your Bimini day trip.

If you prefer to travel to Bimini island during a stay of more days, you may prefer to book in our "Bimini ferry and hotel" page. Enjoy the Balearia ferry "Bimini Vacation packages" where you can book ferry tickets from Balearia Caribbean to Bimini and vacations at the Hilton Bimini Hotel on a single website.

If you want to know more about Balearia ferry (schedule, reviews, customer service, phone number, prices, address, economy vs premium seat information, timetable, inside, cabin, seats, etc.) you can visit this website regularly and discover why Balearia ferry is the best and only Bimini Bahamas ferry company.

Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale 20 off

Bahamas vacation 15 Off

June 20th, 2023

Updated on the 20th of June, 2023

Enjoy your Bahamas vacation with a 15 percent discount using the "SUMMERSALE" Balearia Caribbean's code. In this way, you will have in the same package the ferry tickets to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Freeport (Grand Bahama island) and your hotel stay.

Balearia Caribbean has the promo code SUMMERSALE available for you to have a 15 percent discount on the price of your ferry and hotel package for your vacation in the Bahamas this summer. What does this Bahamas vacation package consist of? In the price of the package you have the ferry tickets, round trip, from Fort Lauderdale (Fll) to Bimini or Freeport (Grand Bahama). If you want to visit Bimini you will stay at the Hilton Hotel and if you prefer the all-inclusive package of the offer you will stay at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel on Grand Bahama Island.

What is the difference between the "Bimini vacation package" and the "All inclusive vacation package" offered by Balearia Caribbean? The first one will take you to the island of Bimini (2 hours by ferry from Fort Lauderdale) and the stay at the Bimini Hilton hotel. This vacation package ONLY package includes the hotel stay (no breakfast, meals, dinner or any drink).

In the Bahamas vacation packages that included All Inclusive, Balearia Caribbean will take you from its base in Florida to the island of Grand Bahama, to the port of Freeport (about 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale). In this package, you will stay at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort in All Inclusive (food and drinks) during your entire stay.

If you want to know more info about Balearia Caribbean, the Balearia ferry to Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama), check one of these pages where you will find all the information you are looking for: Balearia Caribbean ferry offices , Balearia ferry schedule and Balearia ferry to Bimini info.

Bahamas vacation 15 off

Bimini ferry and hotel 15 Off

Take advantage of this Balearia Caribbean offer and travel with the 15 percent discount that this company offers in summer. Create your Bimini vacation package and included, in one booking, your ferry tickets and your stay at the Hilton Bimini hotel. Is a good idea, isn't it?.

With the code SUMMERSALE you will get a 15 percent discount if you buy one of the Bimini vacation packages offered by Balearia Caribbean. These vacation packages include round-trip ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini (Bahamas) and a stay at the Bimini Hilton Hotel..

Please note that this offer is a Bimini ferry and hotel package and includes round-trip tickets to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale and only the stay at the Hilton Bimini hotel. But only the stay. It is not an All-Inclusive package in Bimini, nor does it include Breakfast or meals at the hotel. Our recommendation is that, very early in the morning, you start your adventure to discover Bimini Island. Its waters and all its corners, but also the local food, the restaurants where you can savor a delicious shell salad, delicious crabs, or some of the tasty local fish.

Throughout the year, on this website, we will be publishing the "Bimini Vacation packages" that Balearia Caribbean and the Hilton Hotel offer. And we will always be attentive to last minute offers, or special offers depending on the time of year (Christmas, New Year, Spring Break, Memorial Day,...) that arise in order to publish them.

If you want to be up to date of the Bimini ferry and stay deals, the best dates for a day trip getaway or do you need information about the Balearia Caribbean offices here you can find everything you need.

Bimini ferry and hotel 15 off

Bahamas ferry 15 Off

June 14th, 2023

Updated on the 14th of April, 2023

Paradise awaits you. Summer to the Bahamas with a 15 percent discount with the Balearia Caribbean offer on the ferry tickets that depart from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (Grand Bahama) and Bimini.

To get this discount you have to add the code SUMMERSALE in the Promotional Code box and your discount will be updated directly on the price of your ferry tickets (if you meet the conditions of the offer of course). If you have been waiting for a long time to get to know the Bahamas with this offer from Balearia Caribbean, you have no excuse to discover Freeport (Grand Bahama) or the beautiful island of Bimini.

Take note that, in order to travel to the Bahamas, it is necessary to comply with the regulations of the Bahamas in possession of the mandatory travel documentation (passport or residence card, depending on your nationality). It is also mandatory to have a valid driver's license if you plan to rent a golf cart. And if you want to rent a boat or yacht to sail the waters of the Bahamas on your own, you must also have your corresponding navigation and fishing licenses in order.

If you want to stay at the best hotel on Bimini Island, click on "Bimini ferry and hotel" page. Balearia Caribbean usually has special offers for your vacations called "Bimini Vacation packages" where you can buy, at a special price, both your accommodation at the Hilton hotel and the Balearia Caribbean ferry tickets..

If you visit this website regularly you will get all the updated information about Balearia Caribbean : schedule, reviews, office phone numbers, port adresses, customer service number, promo codes, ... and all the info you need to travel with Balearia.

Bahamas ferry 15 off

Bimini ferry 15 Off

June 13th, 2023

Updated on the 13th of April, 2023

Summer is coming! Be the first to book with Balearia Caribbean and get a 15 percent discount on your next trip to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale this summer.

Use the code SUMMERSALE when booking your ferry tickets and the price will be calculated automatically. Take advantage of this offer from Balearia Caribbean to discover Bimini island. It does not matter if you only do a Day Trip or want to stay at the Hilton Hotel on Bimini island, discover this beautiful Caribbean island is the must.

Remember that, to reserve your ferry tickets, you must have a passport or residence card, and a credit card to make the payment. In addition, you must be at least 90 minutes before the scheduled ferry departure time at the Balearia Caribbean terminal in Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). Make sure you have all the documentation in order as they will request it both when boarding in Florida and when entering the Bahamas.

If you would like to stay in Bimini for at least one night you can check the availability of the Hilton Hotel by clicking on our "Bimini ferry and hotel" page. Enjoy the "Bimini Vacation packages" that include Balearia Caribbean ferry tickets and the stay at Hilton Bimini Hotel, a perfect combination for a wonderful vacation in the Bahamas.

Visit this website regularly and you will be up to date with all the Balearia ferry to Bimini offers, the schedules of their ferries and the most important news about Balearia Caribbean .

Bimini ferry 15 off

Memorial Day 2023 15 Off to Bahamas

May 21st, 2023

15 Off to Bahamas Memorial Day 2023

Updated on the 21st of May, 2023

Take advantage of the Balearia Caribbean offer to travel on Memorial Day 2023 and enjoy a 15 percent discount on the price of your ferry tickets. Book before May 28th, 2023 for travel in this weekend. (Saturday to Grand Bahama and on Sunday to Bimini island).

This offer is valid for travel on Memorial Day weekend. To travel on May 27, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport in Grand Bahama and on May 28 to travel on the Bimini express ferry that makes the Fort Lauderdale - Bimini route.

Enter the Promo Code MEMORIAL15 when making the reservation and enjoy this discount. You have until May 28 to make your reservation, while there are seats available. Balearia Caribbean has limited places for this Memorial Day offer.

Offer Conditions of "15 off to Bahamas on Memorial Day 2023" with Balearia Caribbean ferry.

With the promo code MEMORAIL15 you will get a 15% discount on the price of your ferry tickets to Grand Bahama and Bimini.

Offer valid for travel on Memorial Day weekend 2023.

Offer valid to travel on May 27 from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (Grand Bahama) in a One Day Trip. Round trip on the same day.

Offer valid to travel on May 28 from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in a One Day Trip. Round trip on the same day.

You can book until May 28th, 2023 or until the end of offer seats.

If you prefer to spend the entire Memorial Day weekend staying in Bimini check out our Bimini hotel and ferry vacation packages (staying at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini) or the package all-inclusive resort in Freeport (Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive).

15 off to Bahamas Memorial Day 2023

Bahamas Spring Break packages

March 21st, 2023

Updated on the March 21st, 2023

Are you looking for one of Balearia Caribbean's Hilton Bimini packages with ferry for this Spring Break? Take advantage of your Spring Day vacation and relax 2 nights in Bimini at an incredible price. This is probably one of the best Bimini vacation packages you will find.

This package consists of a 2 night hotel stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini with the tickets from the ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale . Price starting from $567 per person per night .

The Balaria ferry makes the connection in only 2 hours, departing Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US) at 9 am and arriving Bimini port at 11 am.

The Bimini package includes only the stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini hotel. Meals, drinks and casino expenses, among other expenses, go separately. Resort taxes and Bimini fees are also payable at the hotel.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bahamas Spring Break packages: ferry and hotel packages with Balearia Caribbean ferry" conditions:

This offer is only for travel to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale. NOT valid for Freeport and Grand Bahama.

The starting price is per person per night, based in double occupancy in double room.

Subject to change or to cancel at Balearia Caribbean's discretion.

This deals is non-refundable.

Another option that you have is to enjoy in Freeport (Grand Bahama) the All Inclusive hotel Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort.

Enjoy the best All Inclusive in the Bahamas with this package that includes hotel and ferry tickets from $299 per person.

You will be able to do the excursion of the swimming pigs, bathe in the transparent waters of the Caribbean, dance all day and savor the delicious Bahamian food.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bahamas Spring Break packages: ferry and All Inclusive hotel packages with Balearia Caribbean ferry" conditions:

The price of this package starts from $299 per person based in double room occupancy.

Also includes ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US) to Freeport (Grand Bahama, Bahamas), round trip, on Economy seats.

Depending on the ferry avilable dates, you can enjoy 2 nights, 3 nights, and 4 nights packages. You have to check the availability and traveling dates on the searching engine to choose them.

This package offer is valid for travel anytime during 2023.

Remember to ckeck ferry and Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach availability to travel.

Depending on the travel dates you choose, ferry rates and the price of the vacation package may vary. Only during sailing dates this promotion is apllicable.

Take note that taxes (like resort tax, Bimini tax) are not included in this price).

Bahamas Spring Break packages: ferry and hotel vacation deals with Balearia Caribbean ferry

Grand Bahamas Spring Break

March 17th, 2023

Updated on the 17th of March, 2023

Get the latest Balearia Caribbean offer to enjoy Spring Break. It is a 15% discount on the One Day Trip tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama island, only on Saturdays until April 30. Use the code SPRINGDAY15 in the "Promotional code" section of the schedules and prices search engine and, automatically, the price of the ferry to Grand Bahama will have the discount included. Remember to read the conditions of the offer well to be able to comply with them all.

Celebrate Spring Break traveling to Grand Bahama by ferry with Balearia Caribbean and enjoy a full day on its fine sandy beaches, soaking up the Caribbean sun, taking selfies with the pink swimming pigs or simply resting from the speed of life in Miami.

Below we show you all the information you need to know about this offer, One Day Trip to Grand Bahama on Spring Break, with the Balearia Caribbean discount.

General Conditions of the "Spring Break" offer for the route Fort Lauderdale - Freeport, Grand Bahama - Fort Lauderdale on Balearia Caribbean ferry.

Travel on Suntardays until April, 30th 2023, to Freeport (Grand Bahama, Bahamas) and get a 15% off.

Book your One Day Trip to Grand Bahama going and back on the same day.

The reservation must be made before April 30th 2023.

The travel date of this offer is the Saturdays before the April, 30th 2023.

This offer is valid for the Florida Bahamas ferry route between Fort Lauderdale to Freeport, in Grand Bahama island.

Changes allowed subject to a fee and rate updates. No cancellations allowed.

If you want to get the deal it's reto book in advance to take this deal it is advisable to book in advance as the seats with this discount are very few.

This offer is for a One Day Trip to the Bahamas. Perhaps you are more interested in spending 2 or 3 nights in the Bahamas. If you click on the following link, Bimini hotels , you will see Bimini ferry and hotel packages in the Hilton . The Hilton is the best Bimini Bahmas hotels in the resorts category. It has a private beach club where you can enjoy the sand, a pool roof, a private yacht marina and a casino.

Would you like to know Bimini island? Well, book your Day Trip to Bahamas now on Saturdays to Freeport and on Wednesdays to Bimini and enjoy up to a 15% discount with the Balearia Caribbean ferry deal for this coming Spring Break.

15% discount on the One Day Trip from Balearia Caribbean to Grand Bahama island.

Bimini Spring Break

March 16th, 2023

Updated on the 16th of March, 2023

Enjoy this great offer from Balearia Caribbean for Spring Break. Get a 15% discount to travel on a day trip to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale. Write the code SPRINGDAY15 in the "Promotional Code" section of our search engine and the discount will be automatically applied to the price of your ferry tickets. If you meet the conditions of the offer, of course.

Live the best SPRINGDAY of this Spring Break and spend a day in style on Bimini Island, the closest Bahamian island to Florida and which you will reach in just 2 hours, on the direct fast ferry from Balearia Caribbean, the only company that makes the connection. Share this discount code with your friends and escape together to Bimini.

Here you have all the information and conditions of this Balearia Caribbean offer so you can enjoy a day trip to Bimini.

General Conditions of the "Spring Break" offer for the route Fort Lauderdale - Bimini - Fort Lauderdale with Balearia Caribbean.

Enjoy a One Day Tip with a 15% off travel on Wednesdays until April, 30th 2023.

It's mandatory to book a One Day Trip (going and back in the same day) to Bimini.

You have to book until April,30th 2023.

To travel only on Wednesdays until April, 30th 2023.

This offer is valid for the Bimini ferry route between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini island.

This offer admit changes but they are subject to a fee and rate updates. No cancellations are allowed.

Seats availability with this offer are very limited. We recomend you to book in advance to take this deal.

Perhaps you prefer a Bimini Spring Break but enjoying the island of Bimini for 1, 2, 3 or 4 nights. Take a look at our ferry and hotel deals in Bimini . Check the different ferry and hotel packages in Bimini that we have and you can save a lot off money on your next vacation in Bimini, if you want to stay in the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini.

Do not think twice and treat yourself to a One Day Trip to Bahamas from Miami on this coming Spring Break. Spend a great SpringDay with your friends in Bimini that you will remember for a long time. Immortalize the moment, take lots of photos and share them on your social networks.

Bimini spring break: Balearia Caribbean's ferry offer to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale (Florida)

Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale from $155

March 14th, 2023

Bimini ferry schedule 2023 updated

Updated on the 14th of March, 2023

Many of you ask us how much is the bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale with Balearia Caribbean ferry company. Depending on the date you want to travel, the price of the Bimini ferry is different, and it is also different if you do the day trip - this is a round trip on the same day - or if you want to make a round trip and stay a few days in Bimini island.

If you want to do the Balearia Caribbean day trip you can buy it from $155 + taxes per person. This price is for 1 adult, children (from 1 to 12 years old) pay half. But if the round trip is on different days the price is higher. Also, if you book in advance the price is cheaper than if you wait until the last day to book. Here your have some examples of bookings from our clients and the prices of the Bimini ferry from Balearia Caribbean.

Our customers' bookings examples to Bimini

The conditions of this offer / deal as follows:

$155 + taxes, price valid from for the day trip with Balearia Caribbean to Bimini (the Bimini day trip).

This deal is valid to travel anytime during 2023 schedule

It's valid only for ferry bookings. Not valid for Bimini ferry and hotel packages , only hotel bookings or any kind or Bimini vacation packages.

Limited seats available. Please, book in advance as soon as you can.

No cancellations allowed. This deal doesn't allow cancellations. Please, be sure about all of details of your booking at the time you do it.

Changes subject to a fee or penalty and rate updates.

You already have the information to be able to travel on the Bimini ferry, round trip on the same day - the Bimini day trip - and thus be able to experience, at least for a few hours, the wonders that are told about Bimini and the Bahamas.

But if you prefer to spend more days on the island, rest at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini hotel, you can see the offers that are in the Bimini vacation packages that Balearia Caribbean has prepared. Check them out!

Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale from $155 + taxes

Balearia Caribbean Cyber Monday offer

Novermber 28th, 2022

Updated on the November 28th, 2022

Only today, Cyber ​​Monday, you can get a 40 percent discount when buying your Bimini ferry tickets or on your vacation to the Bahamas. Run, time is running out!

Use the code CYBERSALE22 when making the reservation in our ferry ticket search engine and our system will automatically apply the discount to the final price of your trip.

This price discount is valid for the following routes operated by Balearia Caribbean: Fort Lauderdale - Bimini , Fort Lauderdale - Freeport (Grand Bahama) , Bimini - Fort Lauderdale , Freeport (Grand Bahama) - Fort Lauderdale , Bimini - Freeport (Grand Bahama) and Freeport (Grand Bahama) - Bimini .

This offer is valid ONLY for ferry bookings. NOT valid for Bimini ferry and hotel bookings, Bimini world resorts packages or Hilton Bimini packages with ferry .

As always, places are limited. Make your reservation today and get this amazing offer for your future vacations.

Make your reservation now in our search engine and enjoy this incredible discount for travel to Bahamas with Balearia Caribbean bahamas express compnay.

Balearia Caribbean Cyber Monday offer.

Bimini ferry and hotel package from $275

July 29, 2022

Updated on the 29th of July, 2022

Looking for the best Bimini ferry and hotel package? If you want to enjoy a fantastic hotel, like the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini hotel, here you will find an offer that will leave you speechless. This package includes round trip ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in tourist seats and two hotel nights, in a double room, room only, at the Bimini Hilton.

The offer consist in 2 hotel nights at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini plus roundtrip ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale starting from $275 per person per night .

The Bimini Islands are the closest Bahamian island to Florida (just 50 miles away). It consists of several islands, being the North Island where the ferry arrival dock and the Hilton Hotel are located.Bimini is a group of islands known for its transparent waters, its sea full of marine species - which you can see while snorkeling and even fishing - white sand, and delicious local food.

Bimini is the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend. The Hilton hotel has rooms with king size beds, junior suites, and a rooftop pool from where you can watch the sun go down.What are you waiting for to book your bimini ferry and hotel package now and share it with the person you most want?

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bimini ferry and hotel package" conditions:

This promotion applies only to Hilton at Resorts Words Bimini. NOT for any other hotel in Bimini, Grand Bahama or Freeport Resorts.

The price of the offer is per person per night, based in double occupancy.

This offer is non-refundable.

If you prefer to book directly the Hilton hotel you can do it throught this link: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas

Want to book ferry tickets with Balearia Caribbean not in a package? In our website, ferrytobahamas.com , you can do by yourself. Make your booking and get your booking confirmation at your email adress.

Anyway you prefer to do it, don't waste time and book right now your next holidays in Bimini island and enjoy this incredible ferry and hotel package opportunity.

Bimini ferry and hotel package

Bahamas ferry Fathers day 2022

May 18, 2022

Updated on the 18th of May, 2022

This year 2022 Fathers day is celebrated on June 19th. As always, it is the third Sunday of the month of June. This year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary since President Nixon proclaimed Fathers Day as a holiday throughout the United States. Although there have been more than a hundred years trying to make Fathers Day a holiday on the calendar..

At first, it was even said that establishing the Fathers Day holiday was the idea of ​​men's clothing retailers who, in order to sell clothes, wanted Fathers Day to be celebrated just like Mothers Day. Although there may be a sales intention beyond celebrating Fathers Day, what was intended, initially, was also to give value to the efforts and sacrifices that fathers make for their children, giving this day the importance it deserves.

For those who are looking for gifts and ideas to Fathers Day, we will tell you that an idea that everyone likes is to go on a trip. And what better place than the Bahamas to enjoy a weekend with your partner or family under the umbrella, with your feet in the warm waters of the Caribbean of the Bahamas islands. Look at this special deal that can take your father to Bimini (Bahamas islands) on the Balearia Caribbean ferry. It is also valid to take to the father of your children and is be able to travel with the whole family together.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bahamas ferry Fathers day 2022 from $135 plus taxes" conditions:

This promotion applies only to Bimini Island. NOT for Grand Bahama.

Price per person per night, based in double occupancy.

Subject to change or to cancel at Balearia Caribbean's ferry company discretion.

The Balearia Caribbean ferry company or Hilton at Resorts Wolrd Bimini hotel flexible policy does not apply to ferry and hotel packages. If you want to make any changes, you must do so more than 72 hours before the ferry departure time.

If you want to make a reservation for the Balearia Caribbean ferry and at the Hilton hotel, click on the following link: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas package

And if you prefer do the package by your self you can book your ferry tickets to Bahamas directly here ferrytobahamas.com . The boarding cards will be send to your email address or mobile.

Book your ferry and hotel package in Bimini now and enjoy a well-deserved getaway to the Bahamas on Mothers Day 2022.

Fathers day 2022

Memorial day 2022 weekend and getaway to Bahamas

May 11, 2022

Updated on the 11th of May, 2022

Memorial Day 2022 is very close and surely you want to celebrate it this year in a more special way than ever. Have you thought about celebrating this Veterans Day in Grand Bahama (Bahamas islands) by enjoying one of the holiday weekend deals of ferry and hotel package?

Enjoy traveling by ferry from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Freeport on Grand Bahama with Balearia Caribbean the fast ferry express service between Florida and the Bahamas. The ferry ride is only 2:30 hours as you will travel on the super fast ferry, Jaume II, of Balearia Caribbean, a modern ship that can reach to 32 knots of speed and where more than 600 passengers can travel.

The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Resort is an incredible All Inclusive hotel where you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas, go on jet ski excursions and sailing sports and, of course, enjoy a Caribbean meal and a refreshing drink.

If you want to have an unforgettable holiday on Memorial Day, prepare your suitcase, wear shorts and light shirts, don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen and a lot of desire to have fun. Grand Bahama Island offers you crystal clear waters, white, soft and fine sand, and beachfront resorts where you are going to live an incredible weekend, where relaxation and fun reign equally.

If you are a beach lover, the Bahamas is your ideal place to enjoy the Memorial Day 2022 deals. Book a room with a sea view and wake up every morning seeing the Caribbean sea. The sun will enter through your window and will say good morning to you. Try its tasty food, relax with a cocktail in front of the sea and let the sound of the waves transport you to the ocean.

For lovers of fishing, water sports and marine fauna, Grand Bahama is a very special place to go fishing on a tour, rent a jet ski or snorkel among colorful fish, corals and plants. Swim with dolphins or look for your Blue Marlin fish in the Caribbean Sea. Try the tasty conch salad where you will discover all the flavor of the Bahamian Caribbean.

About Memorial Day

Memorial day (also known as Veterans day or Decoration day) is an American holiday, celebrated every year on the last Monday of May. This day is a holiday to honor the men and women who belonged to the United States of America Army and gave their lives for their country.

When is Memorial Day 2022? Memorial Day 2022 will take place next Monday, May 30.

A little bit of history about Memorial Day. After the Civil War between the Confederates and Unionists in the mid-19th century, Decoration Day began to be celebrated in honor of those who had fallen during the war years. In 1971 this date became an official federal holiday and during this day tribute is paid to all those members of the army who have lost their lives.

Nowadays,on Memorial Day it is very common to see families and members of the military visiting cemeteries or memorials, as well as participating in parades throughout the country.

For Americans, it's the unofficial start of summer.

If you want to celebrate Memorial Day in a special way with your loved ones, make a getaway to Grand Bahama, in the Bahamas islands, in All Inclusive.

Memorial day 2022 weekend, a getaway to Grand Bahama in the Bahamas islands

Bimini ferry Mothers day 2022

April 28, 2022

Updated on the 28th of April, 2022

Are you thinking about when is Mothers Day date 2022 and on things to do on Mothers Day 2022? The most common gifts that people give on Mothers Day are massage specials and enjoying a brunch near Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Port St Lucie, San Petersburgo, Cape Coral, Tampa or Orlando. If you are looking for ideas and special offers for Mothers Day and you want your gift to be original, we encourage you to give holidays. And what better vacation than a trip to Bimini by ferry, the paradise of the Bahamas islands closest to Florida.

If your budget is small, you can always opt for an inexpensive gift. The option of a day trip to Bimini by ferry is ideal for you. With Balearia Caribbean you can travel on the Bimini ferry from $135 + taxes per person in the month of May, for example.

If you want to enjoy Mothers day 2022 in Bimini you can take your ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and a two-night stay on the island. You will find the ferry tickets to Bimini on May 6th to May 8th, for example, from $225 + taxes, round trip, per person.

And if you want to turn your Mothers Day gift into the best and most original idea, give the ferry and stay package in Bimini at the Hilton Hotel at World Resorts Bimini. From $495 + taxes per person you will find a package of Bimini ferry and hotel in King bed double room (only the room).

Happy mothers day 2022 to all!

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bimini ferry Mothers day 2022 from $135 plus taxes" conditions:

If you want to make the reservation for ferry and hotel package at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini you can do so at this link: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas

Bimini ferry Mothers day 2022 from $135 plus taxes

Balearia Caribbean ferry price increase from April 1st 2022

March 30th, 2022

Today, March 30th, in a written statement, the shipping company that makes the connections from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to the Bimini and Grand Bahama islands (in the Bahamas) by ferry, Balearia Caribbean, has informed us that:

"Due to the actual situation with operational cost increases affecting our business model mainly coming from the oil and gas prices, we, Balearia Caribbean, are being forced to increase the Operational Fees and Taxes with an addition of fuel surcharge in passengers and cargo."

Starting April 1st 2022:

$10 Fuel Surcharge per passenger

$20 Fuel Surcharge per cargo piece

This price increase will be applied to the prices of all the routes operated by Balearia Caribbean: Fort Lauderdale - Bimini, Fort Lauderdale - Freeport (Grand Bahama), Bimini - Fort Lauderdale, Freeport (Grand Bahama) - Fort Lauderdale, Bimini - Freeport (Grand Bahama) and Freeport (Grand Bahama) - Bimini.

"Prices will be reflected on the on the overall Taxes & Fees costs for each pax reservation. Keep in mind that any date changes in the reservation will update the rate and the difference will have to be covered by the customer."

Which means that, as of April 1st, 2022, it will be more expensive to go on vacation to the Bahamas traveling by ferry. If you were thinking of going to the Bahamas at Easter, or to celebrate Memorial Day and you still don't have your reservation, you still have time to book and save money. Remember that whenever you make your reservations in advance, you save money that you can later spend in the Bahamas.

Make your reservation now in our search engine and only worry about what bikini you are going to wear in the Bahamas.

Balearia Caribbean ferry price increase from April 1st 2022.

Day trip to Bahamas from Miami (Fort Lauderdale)

May 16, 2024

Enjoy a day trip in Bahamas with this super deal of Balearia Caribbean. With the promo code ENJOY20 you can get a 20% discount in your ferry tickets. It doesn't matter if your prefer to go to Bimini, the nearest bahamian island or to Freeport, Grand Bahama, for swimming with the pigs in White Beach. With this special offer for limited time you can go by ferry to Bahamas from only $133 + taxes . This offer is only valid for booking and travel the whole calendar 2024. Get the last cheapest seats to the Bahamas now!

Day trip to Bahamas . Although a day trip to the Bahamas may seem like a short trip, it is actually a trip to paradise. Miami, and the southern coast of Florida, are only 60 miles from the Bahama Islands (58,8 miles to Bimini and 96,7 miles to Freeport, in Grand Bahama island). Bustling Miami, teeming with people, traffic jams and high-rise business buildings, is just a stone's throw away from the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean and the tranquility of the Bahamas.

The Bahamas are a group of more than 700 islands, very famous for their warm climate throughout the year, their cuisine based on fish and shellfish and their beautiful beaches, almost virgin, that will take your breath away. The perfect place to make a day trip from Miami.

You can also take a day trip to Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, another of the magnificent islands in the Bahamas that are close to Miami and Florida. From Fort Lauderdale the fast ferry takes only 3 hours to navigate and, although it may seem like a short time, your total stay on the island is the best and cheapest option to get to know a little bit of the Bahamas. And if you like it you can always come back and stay for several days.

Those who do not know these islands can visit them on a day trip to the Bahamas, by ferry or by plane, and find out if their next trip will be a 2, 3 or 4 day trip to the Bahamas or not.If you are on vacation in Miami (or in the south of the Florida) you can also take advantage of a one-day getaway to the Bahamas. More fun for little money.

Day trip to Bahamas from Miami Lately everyone in Miami wants to go to the Bahamas: some want to take a day trip and get to know Bimini, others - the younger ones - want to celebrate Spring Break on the beaches of Grand Bahama with All Inclusive and couples prefer to relax on the white sand beaches and crystal clear water to celebrate Memorial Day, for example.

Just 2 hours by ferry from Fort Lauderdale (30-45 minute drive from Miami) Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to Florida. To get to Grand Bahama from Miami - Fort Lauderdale it takes 3 hours by ferry. Balearia Caribbean is the shipping company that makes this connection. Because the distance between Miami - Florida and these islands of the Bahamas is so short, it is easy to make a 2, 3, 4 and 5 day trip to the Bahamas and stay in some of the hotels on the islands ( Hilton World Resorts Bimini in Bimini island and Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive hotel , Grand Lucayan Bahamas hotel , Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina , Grand Lucayan Light House Pointe , Island Seas Resort , Taino Beach Resort hotel , Pelican Bay Resort hotel , Castaways Resort hotel and Bell Channel Inn hotel in Grand Bahama island), some of them even with All Inclusive packages.

We recommend this one day trip to Bimini (Bahamas) or to Grand Bahama island, to all those who live in one of the following cities, or in their vicinity: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Port St. Luice, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, West Palm Beach (all Palm Beach, North and South, Royal and Palm Beach Gardens), Pompano Beach, Miami Gardens, Davie, Boca Raton and Sunrise.

Most of the time, the best way for those living near Miami to travel to the Bahams is by ferry or plane. If your vacation destination is Bimini or Grand Bahama, it is better to go by ferry from Fort Lauderdale. It will take between 2 to 3 hours by ferry. From here you can access to our search engine for ferry to Bahamas .

If you prefer to travel to other islands of the Bahamas, such as Nassau or Exuma, it is better to travel by plane. You can find cheap hotels and flights to the Bahamas from Miami at this link: Hotels in Bahamas .

2 day trip to Bahamas

Day trip to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is the city where the shipping company Balearia Caribbean has its headquarters and from where the ship Jaume II departs every day for the Bahamas (sometimes to Bimini and other times to Grand Bahama - Freeport).

Remember that if you are going to board the Bimini ferry you have to be at the passenger terminal 3 hours before the scheduled boarding date. Boarding closes one hour before the ferry departure time. After this time Balearia Caribbean will not let you access the ship. We advise you to be in Port Everglade in plenty of time to board the ferry to the Bahamas.

For those of you who live in Fort Lauderdale, or near Fort Lauderdale, an hour's drive from Fort Lauderdale for example, it is very interesting to do this one day trip to the Bahamas, whether it is to Bimini or Freeport (Grand Bahama).

Getting to Fort Lauderdale from many Florida cities will take no more than an hour by car. Miami, Hialeah, Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach are some big cities that are within a 1-hour drive from Fort Lauderdale. Other cities, such as Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar or Coral Springs, are located more or less 30 minutes by car from Fort Lauderdale and, therefore, it is very easy to get to the ferry terminal to the Bahamas with your car and enjoy your one day trip to Bahamas.

3 day trip to Bahamas

Bimini day trip . Bimini is the closest Bahamian island off the coast of Florida (USA) and the fastest way to get to the island is by ferry from Fort Lauderdale (30-45 minute drive from Miami). From Fort Lauderdale there are between 2 to 4 departures a week (depending on the month of the year), and the shipping company that does it is Balearia Caribbean. The trip between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini takes two hours and departs from the Port Everglades docks in Fort Lauderdale.

The ferry arrives at the pier in Alice Town (North Bimini) from where you can rent a golf car to explore this small island and go to one of its beautiful beaches, one of its famous beach clubs, where you can spend the day, or at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini Hotel and Casino where you can also spend the day paying an extra admission.

During the ferry ride you can enjoy an outdoor deck and a cafeteria where you can order hamburgers, soft drinks or hot drinks. Once in Bimini we advise you to enjoy a refreshing seafood salad or grilled fish on the seafront. The lobster salad is also one of those dishes that you should not miss. Bury your feet in the white sand as your senses marvel at the culinary spectacle. Luxury turned into food.

Of course you should not forget a refreshing cocktail where you will notice the Caribbean character of its people. Ask for it with a little spice. Tabasco, lime and salt will give life to your drink.

If you like sea sports you can snorkel, swim with dolphins, kayak and paddle surf. Other sports, such as diving, feeding sharks or jet skiing, are recommended for longer stays in Bimini, from 2 to 5 day trips.

Discover the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and prepare your next 3 or 4 day trip to the Bahamas. This hotel has panoramic views of the sea and the marina, more than ten restaurants, a casino and a roof pool that will make Instagrammers fall in love.

On a day trip to Bimini you will be between 5 and 6 hours on the island, so we recommend that you simply enjoy one of its beaches, try the local food and plan your next getaway to Bimini to spend your next vacation on the island with one of the ferry plus hotel packages.

4 day trip to Bahamas

5 day trip to Bahamas

ferry or crusie day trip

If you are thinking about which is better, whether to do a ferry one day trip or a cruise one day trip to the Bahamas, we are going to present you the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, in our opinion.

ferry one day trip to bahamas, Pros: It only takes 2 hours from leaving Fort Lauderdale to arriving in Bimini - 3 hours if you do your one day trip to Grand Bahama. Traveling by ferry to the Bahamas makes the most of your time in Bimini (6 hours) or in Grand Bahama (5 hours).

Bahamas Cruise Day Trip, Pros: Cruise ships usually have pools, bars, entertainment. As soon as you leave Miami for the Bahamas, your vacation begins. As a rule, the ferry does not have a swimming pool and has a small cafeteria.

Bahamas Cruise Day Trip: Pros: On cruises you have the option to purchase All Inclusive beverage packages. From the moment you get on the cruise you are entitled to your drinks.

You can take a day trip to the Bahamas by ferry almost every day. Some days to Bimini and other days to Grand Bahama. One day (really one night) cruises have fewer departures and less flexibility in dates. In addition, with the ferry you can travel on a one day trip to the Bahamas all year round, while cruise ships usually do these mini cruises (1 or 2 nights) normally in low season.

As you can see, doing a one day trip to Bimini (or Bahamas) by ferry or on a cruise is very different. In addition to the price, there are other factors that you must take into account when choosing your next vacation in the Bahamas. But most importantly, never give up on the Bahamas vacations, whether you're vacationing at a resort in Bimini (Hilton for example) or cruising in Nassau or Exuma.

Book your one day trip to the Bahamas as soon as possible and get the best prices and offers.

Bimini ferry and hotel package Hilton offer from $275

February 24, 2022

Updated on the 24th of February, 2022

Thinking about your vacation in the Bahamas? Have you heard of Bahamas vacation packages? Here you have a special offer in which you can enjoy traveling by ferry from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini Island, the closest Bahamas island to Miami.

You can enjoy 2 hotel nights at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini plus roundtrip ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale starting from $275 per person per night .

You will travel aboard Balearia Caribbean's Jaume II ship. A modern and comfortable boat with economy and premium seats (with additional payment), where you will enjoy the sea and arrive in Bimini in just two hours. This ship is the Bimini fast ferry that everyone in Florida talks about.

And the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini hotel is an incredible resort where you can enjoy a unique vacation, in an incredible place. Enjoy a fantastic sunset from the rooftop pool, at the beach club on the beach or sailing in its crystal clear waters.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Bimini ferry and hotel package Hilton Offer" conditions:

If you want to make the reservation only for the hotel at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini you can do so at this link: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas

And if you prefer do the package by your self you can book your ferry tickets to Bahamas directly here ferrytobahamas.com . The boarding cards will be send to your email address.

Book your ferry and hotel package in Bimini now and enjoy a well-deserved getaway to the Bahamas.

Bimini ferry and hotel package Hilton offer

Bahamas Spring Break 2022

February 23, 2022

Updated on the 23rd of February, 2022

The Bahamas islands (both Bimini and Grand Bahama) are possibly one of the best places to celebrate Spring Break 2022, for many reasons. The first reason is due to climate and good weather. Spring Break is usually during the months of March and April. In these months, in the Bahamas, temperatures are usually around 77 degrees Fahrenheit. This good temperature makes possible many outdoor activities and the practice of water sports. It also makes it possible for you to be outdoors at night and enjoy the islands or music concerts.

Another reason why the Bahamas is the perfect place for Spring Break is the islands themselves. We are talking about paradise. Fine white sand beaches. Crystal clear water, very clean. A natural environment full of life, ideal for snorkelling, diving and spotting marine animals, such as sharks or dolphins. In the Bahamas you can go on excursions on the sea, rent jet skis, a boat to discover desert islands or paddle surf, among many other activities. If you like sport fishing you have found paradise. In the Bahamas there is a great diversity of big fish and many companies that will help you make your biggest catch.

The All Inclusive resorts in the Bahamas are hotels that have everything you need to spend a good Spring Break vacation. Places to relax or have fun, a beach club by the sea, casinos, delicious food and drinks included in the price of your resort, a very friendly staff and all kinds of activities to do.

The best way to get to the Bahamas from Florida is by ferry from Fort Lauderdale. The ferry takes only 2 hours whether you are traveling to Bimini or Grand Bahama (Freeport). It is comfortable, safe and cheap. If you travel to Bimini, the ferry leaves you in North Bimini, very close to the Hilton Resort, one of the best resorts in the Bahamas. If you travel to Grand Bahama we recommend that you take a taxi to, for example, Viva All Inclusive resort. You can buy ferry tickets by clicking on this link: ferry to bahamas

If you want to make your reservation at the Hilton at Resorts Bimini Resort you can do so at this link: Hilton at Resorts Bimini Hotel Bahamas

If you want to make your reservation at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Resort you can do so at this link: Viva Wyndham Fortuna Resort Bahamas

Don't think twice and enjoy the upcoming Spring Break 2022 in the Bahamas, the perfect place to make this getaway that you've been waiting for so long.

What are you waiting for?

Book your ferry tickets to Bahamas on our website ferrytobahamas.com and you will receive in your email the boarding passes for your next ferry to the Bahamas.

Miami Bahamas ferry news

Bimini ferry schedule

Published on February 13, 2024

Bimini ferry schedule updated

Updated on the 13th of February, 2024

The ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale schedules of Balearia Caribbean for this year are already published. We will promptly present to you the scheduled times and dates on which the ferry travels to the Bahamas.

Remember that Bimini ferry are provisional and may change if sea conditions are bad, or the weather is not good enough for the ferry to depart from Fort Lauderdale. Make sure you enter your contact information correctly when making the reservation so that, if the shipping company has to contact you, it can be done quickly and easily.

These are the schedules planned by Balearia Caribbean for the:

Touch on the schedule you prefer to check the availability and price on this moment.

from February 02nd to December 31st, 2024

From bimini, from bimini to freeport (grand bahama), from freeport (grand bahama) to bimini.

Schedules subject to changes by the shipping company without prior notice, due to operational issues, the state of the sea or weather conditions.

In the following link you can see the ferry to Bimini schedule of Balearia Caribbean.

Here you have all the information about the duration of the ferry from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini, the distance from Miami to Bimini or the price of the ferry tickets from the United States to Bimini. Our search engine gives you the schedules and prices of the Balearia Caribben ferries: Miami to Bimini ferry

Bimini ferry August 30th Cancelled

September 1st, 2023

Updated on the 1st September, 2023

All Balearia ferry services from Fort Lauderdale (the Bimini ferry and the Freeport ferry) have already been restored and are operating normally.

And the following is the Old New about the cancellation of Bimini ferry of Balearia Caribbean due to Idalia Hurracane on August 30th.

Bimini ferry of tomorrow, August 30 th, has been cancelled by Balearia Caribbean due to bad weather conditions. The Freeport service is confirmed and it will be direct, the sailing times will remain as they are.

Due to bad weather conditions, Balearia Caribbean, the ferry company that connects Florida with the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale, has suspended the departure of its ship, Jaime II, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

If you have a ferry reservation for this day, August 30, to go to Bimini, contact Balearia ferry to reschedule your trip or to get a refund of your total reservation.

You can contact Balearia Caribbean directly by sending an email to [email protected] or by phone (+ 1 866.699.6988). The Balearia Caribbean staff will be happy to help you, give you the information you need and answer all your questions.

You can also find all the updated information on the Balearia website and on our website, ferry to Bahamas .

Bimini ferry August 30 cancelled

Balearia Caribbean ferry Offices

March 28th, 2023

Balearia Caribbean ferry offices

Updated on the March 28th, 2023

Balearia Caribbean has offices in Fort Lauderdale (Fll, United States) and in the Bahamas on the island of Bimini and in Freeport, in Grand Bahama island. From these offices and ports the Balearia boat departs, they are the boarding point and you can buy ferry tickets directly too.

The Fort Lauderdale offices, in Port Everglades, are where passengers embark to Bimini and Grand Bahama (Bahamas). As a general rule, boarding takes place at Terminal 21, although it is always good to make sure that there has not been a last minute change in the departure terminal. Balearia is working on being granted its own terminal in the port of Port Everglades..

In Bimini, the Balearia office is located in a yellow house in Fisher Village, less than a 5-minute walk from the Hilton Hotel. The boarding pier is also a 5-minute walk away. From the office there is a free transfer that leaves you at the ferry door before boarding.

Here you have a lot of information about the Balearia Caribbean offices in each of the ports. We will update and expand this information as we can. Thanks for your understanding..

NOTE: Balearia ferry schedules are subjected to modifications due to operational issues or the state of the sea without prior notice.

If you want to know the schedules, departure dates and real-time price of the Balearia Caribbean ferry to go to Bimini, click on the following link: ferry to Bimini schedule or if you prefer to visit Grand Bahama click in the following link ferry to Bahamas schedule to know all the schedules, time and prices.

If what you want to know the schedules and prices of the Balearia Caribbean ferry to travel from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale or from Freeport (Grand Bahama) to Florida US, click on the following links: Bimini to Fort Lauderdale ferry schedule and ferry from Freeport schedule .

You can find all the information about Balearia Caribbean offices, their contact number, address and information about schedules and routes on the Balearia Caribbean website and on our website.

Balearia Caribbean Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

March 23, 2023

Balearia Caribbean's ferry ticket are not transferable. The name of the passenger cannot be modified in any case.

Those reservations whose cancellation is requested seven days before the ferry departure date, are entitled to a full refund.

If the reservation cancellation request is made between 7 and 4 days before the ferry departure date, the cancellation penalty will be 50%.

Those reservation cancellations requested three days or less before the ferry departure date will not be refunded.

Date changes : Date changes are allowed if they are requested at least 24 hours before the ferry departure date. A fare difference and a US$75 penalty will be applied for each change.

Special Offers and One day Trips: No refund will be applied for cancellations of special offers and one-day trips.

Any passenger who does not board the ferry for any reason, beyond the control of Balearia Caribbean, will not be entitled to a refund or date change under any circumstances.

Balearia Caribbean does not assume any responsibility other than the refund of the ticket, in case it has to refund it, if the ferry trip for which the ticket has been issued does not make the stipulated trip due to operational difficulties, weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances or forces beyond Balearia Caribbean's control.

Baleària Caribbean is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to present the appropriate travel documentation. Always remember to carry all the documentation in order to be able to enter and exit correctly both in the United States and in the Bahamas depending on the nationality of your passport.

You can check the Balearia Caribbean ferry ticket contract at the following link: https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/en/ticket-contract

fast ferry to Bahamas

February 23th, 2023

Updated on the 23th of February, 2023

Many people do not travel to the Bahamas by ferry because they think that the "fast ferry to the Bahamas" takes 4 hours to make the crossing between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini, and that is not the case. In fact, it only takes 2 hours! to travel the 55 miles between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini by ferry. The shipping company Balearia Caribbean is the company that makes these trips.

The Bahamas fast ferry company, Balearia Caribbean , based in Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US), makes 3 to 4 weekly trips to Bimini and 2 to 3 departures to Freeport (Grand Bahama) on it's ship, Jaime II, a comfortable fast speed ferry.

Most of you may know these crossings as the Bimini fast ferry or the fast ferry to Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale that for many years left from the port of Miami (operated by FRS Caribbean) and is now operated by Balearia Caribbean from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

The fast ferry to Bahamas schedule for 2023 is:

fast ferry to Bahamas schedule 2023

From february 03rd to december 31st, 2023, to freeport (grand bahama), from freeport (grand bahama), from january 04th to december 30th, 2023.

Schedules subject to modifications by the shipping company due to operational issues or the state of the sea without prior notice.

The following ferry routes between: Fort Lauderdale and Bimini , Fort Lauderdale and Freeport (Grand Bahama) and the connection between Bimini - Freeport (Grand Bahama) are the routes planned to date by Balearia Caribbean in which they provide passenger transport service at least for all of 2023. In the event that Balearia Caribbean increases the number of frequencies to the Bahamas, adds one more ship to these routes or launches new routes in different Caribbean countries (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic,...) we will keep you informed of all this, when it is made public by Balearia Caribbean.

If what you want is to obtain information about schedules and prices of ferries to the Bahamas and the option of being able to stay in Bimini at the Hilton hotel, you only have to click on the following link: Hilton Bimini packages with ferry . If you prefer to book an All Inclusive in the Bahamas, we recommend traveling to Freeport (Grand Bahama) and staying at the Viva Wyndham hotel. Here you can see the prices and book the package all-inclusive resort in Freeport (Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive).

Fast ferry to Bahamas, schedule and prices

Bahamas fast ferry schedule 2023

February 06th, 2023

Bahamas fast ferry schedule 2023 updated

Updated on the 6th of February, 2023

A fast ferry takes 4 hours? No! The Balearia Caribbean fast ferry to Bahamas that departs from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US) takes only 2 hours of direct sailing to Bimini island and just 3 hours to Freeport in Gran Bahama, both in the Bahamas. That is the reason a lot of people call Balearia ferry the fast boat to Bimini. Now the schedule for 2023 is public and here you can get the info and make the reservations for your next vacations in the Bahamas.

The Bahamas fast ferry is named the ferry service that provides the Balearia ferry company between the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Bimini island and to Freeport in Gran Bahamas. It's fast beacause the ride is only 2 hours or 3 hours if you go to Freeport. There is no other company that make these rides.At least 6 o 16 times a week to both islands.

Known as Bimini fast ferry , or Bahama express, or the fast ferry to Bimini, the vessel Jaume II is the ship tha makes the connection Fort Lauderdale-Bimini. The Balearia fast ferry It usually has more or less fixed dates and times for its departures and they only tend to vary if the weather or sea conditions so advise. So that nothing catches you off guard, write your personal information correctly (email and telephone as well) when making the reservation with Balearia Caribbean so that, in case they have to notify you of any changes, you can receive it immediately.

Balearia ferry has this schedule in 2023 for the Bahamas fast ferry:

This calendar of dates and times are for the routes between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini , Fort Lauderdale and Freeport (Grand Bahama) and the connection between Bimini - Freeport (Grand Bahama) . If in the future more ferry routes are added in the Bahamas, the United States or in other Caribbean countries (Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, for example) we will update them in our search engine and we will publish it in our news for your information, as soon as possible. as Balearia Caribbean communicate it to us.

Also take advantage of the info and engine that this website offers you to complete your vacation in the Bahamas. Book your vacation package with a hotel in Bimini (Hilton at World Resorts Bimini) or an package all-inclusive resort in Freeport (Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive).

Balearia ferry schedule 2023

Balearia ferry schedule updated

Updated on the 14th of February, 2024

Here you have a direct link to the updated Balearia Caribbean ferry schedule for this year. Enjoy the Bahamas!

And here you have all the info about the schedule in 2023 for you to compare with this year.

Once the year 2023 has begun, and after the stop of the Jaume II ferry for its mandatory inspections, all the schedules of the ferry services that connect Fort Lauderdale with Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama) in the Bahamas are already underway. Here we show you the scheduled schedule, as of today, for Balearia ferry to travel between Florida and Bahamas, in both directions. You can also check the dates and times that the Balearia Caribbean ferry makes the direct route between Bimini and Freeport as a layover between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama.

The ferrie usually leave quite early from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) and in just 2 hours it reaches Bimini and in 3 hours it reaches Freeport. Every week there are usually between 2 and 4 departures from Florida to each of the islands, being in summer, spring break and Christmas when there are more departures.

In case there is any change in the schedules and/or dates scheduled for the departures of the ship, Balearia Caribbean will contact you directly through the communication channels that you have provided at the time of making the reservation (email, sms, telephone) so it is very important that you make sure that you enter your information correctly when you make your ferry reservation to the Bahamas .

Balearia ferry has planned these schedules in 2023 to connect Fort Lauderdale, Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama):

These scheduled departure times and dates to travel to the Bahamas by boat from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) or on the Bimini Bahamas ferry are operated by Balearia Caribbean, the only shipping company that makes ferry trips from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas ferry , (not Miami) to the islands further north than the Bahamas, as Bimini island, on the also known as Bimini Bahamas ferry .

You can also enjoy the different packages that add a stay at a hotel or resort in Bimini or Freeport to your ferry tickets. By booking a ferry and hotel package in Bahamas you get a cheap way to save on your vacation in the Bahamas. If you want to stay in Bimini you can stay at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini in North Bimini hotel. Its beach club and its marina are the ideal place to enjoy the sea. If you prefer an All Inclusive package in the Bahamas, book your ferry tickets and stay at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive hotel in Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. The best way to enjoy an All Inclusive while saving money.

Balearia Caribbean Rookie 2022

January 30, 2023

Updated on the 30th of January, 2023

Balearia ferry company has awarded I Love Ferry the Balearia Caribbean Rookie 2022 award for having been one of the leading European agencies in its sales on the routes between Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas (Bimini and Freeport in Grand Bahama).

During the celebration of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) that took place in Madrid from January 17th to 22th, 2023, the shipping company based in Denia (Alicante), Balearia ferry awarded a group of travel agencies for their trajectory and results during the past year 2022.

I Love Ferry, the company of which we are a part, was awarded by Balearia as the European agency with the greatest increase in sales on the routes in the United States and the Bahamas in the first two years that I Love Ferry has been selling these routes between Fort Lauderdale and the islands of Bimini and Grand Bahama.

Our Marketing Director collected the Balearia Caribbean Rookie 2022 award from the Sales Director of Balearia in Spain and our Denia salesperson during the award ceremony for travel agencies.

This type of event and many others, such as those that took place during the International Tourism Fair, are among the events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the foundation in 1998 of the Balearia ferry shipping company. Throughout this year 2023 Balearia will carry out various events to commemorate its anniversary.

We are extremely grateful for the recognition received by Balearia Caribbean and Balearia ferry and we will continue working very hard to, on future occasions, be eligible for another award.

About I Love Ferry.us : I Love Ferry is a search engine for ferries in the United States and the Bahamas where you can access information on schedules and prices of the routes of the Balearia Caribbean shipping company between the ports of Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US) and the islands of Bimini and Grand Bahama (Freeport) in the Bahamas. In addition to having access to the latest news and offers from Balearia Caribbean, buy your ferry tickets (both one-way and return) you can also book ferry and hotel packages in Bimini (at the Hilton hotel) and ferry and hotel in Freeport.

Balearia Caribbean ferry Schedule Change - Ian Hurricane

September 27, 2022

Balearia Caribbean ferry Schedule change - Ian Hurricane

Updated on the 27th of September, 2022

Today, September 27th, Hurricane Ian will reach the coast of Florida, will arrive in Tampa late on Wednesday, September 28th and will cross the entire state, with winds of more than 30 miles per hour as a tropical storm.

This Wednesday, September 28th, is when the strongest winds are expected in the Fort Lauderdale area (Florida, US) and even in Bimini and Freeport in the Bahamas.

Hurricane Ian, who is currently a category 3 hurricane, is moving from western Cuba and will cross the Florida Keys in the next few hours towards the north of the state.

Due to weather conditions Balearia Caribbean ferry company has changed its sailing hours from Freeport (Grand Bahamas, Bahamas) to Fort Lauderdale (Florida), today, Tuesday September, 27th 2022. The new departure schedule is earlier than normal one.

Balearia Caribbean's vessel will depart from Freeport (Grand Bahama) at 2:00 PM arriving to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) at 5:00PM .

Daytrips from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (Grand Bahama) have been canceled. If you have a confirmed booking with us please contact us to re schedule your booking or cancel to obtain a refund.

Schedules are subject to modifications by Balearia Caribbean due to operational issues or the state of the sea.

In the event that Balearia Caribbean makes new changes to the schedules of its ferries we will notify you on our website as soon as possible.

Balearia Caribbean ferry schedule change - Ian Hurricane

Balearia Caribbean ferry Schedule Change - Hurricane Fiona

Balearia Caribbean ferry Schedule change - Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona becomes the strongest atlantic storm in 2022 and now is near Bahamas islands. Fiona winds remain at 130 miles per hour (more than 200 kilometres per hour) according to a US National Hurricane Center.

Balearia Caribbean ferry schedule change - Hurricane Fiona

Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry

August 25, 2022

Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry Labor Day offer

Updated on the 25th of August, 2022

Celebrate Labor Day in style (this coming September 5th) and treat yourself. Take the direct fast ferry from Port Everglades (in Fort Lauderdale - about half an hour's drive from Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Hialeah, Hollywood or Plantation) to Bimini Island, in the Bahamas, and you can discover the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, and the softness of its white sand. You deserve it :) !

For example, you can make a 2-night stay in Bimini at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and add your ferry tickets to your vacation package with this offer of Balearia Caribbean.

These types of offers are the best way to travel with Balearia Caribbean and, in just 2 hours, be in the port of Bimini in front of the Hilton hotel, ready to have a great time and eager to discover a fascinating country.

Bimini Island is a 2-hour ferry ride from Fort Lauderdale, the only port in Florida from which a regular ferry line departs for the Bahamas. The shipping company, whose name is Balearia Caribbean, (although sometimes it is also called "Balearia ferry", "Baleria ferry" or "Ballerina Caribbean ferry") has the fast ferry Jaume II on this route. It is a catamaran-style boat with capacity for about 600 passengers who can comfortably sit in the Sirena (tourist class) and Neptuno (premium tourist class) seats.

The Hilton at World Resorts Bimini hotel is a recently renovated hotel that has rooms with 2 Queen size beds or 1 King size bed, with ocean or marina views, 6 themed restaurants, 1 casino, 1 beach club, and offers the option of doing numerous excursions and activities in the waters that surround the resort during your vacations.

KEEP IN MIND: Offer "Labor Day packages Hotel with ferry" conditions:

The Balearia Caribbean or Hilton at Resorts World Bimini hotel flexible policy does not apply to ferry and hotel packages. If you want to make any changes, you must do so more than 72 hours before the ferry departure time.

If you want to go to Bimini island but do not want to stay at the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini you can buy only the ferry tickets at the following link: ferrytobahamas.com . The Balearia Caribbean booking system will send you the boarding passes directly to your email.

Do you want to make only the hotel reservation and go by plane to Bimini or with your own boat? Make the "hotel only" reservation at the following link:: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Bahamas

May next Labor Day be a day of rest and celebration. Treat yourself and book this package, with a special offer, the best way to discover Bimini.

Balearia Caribbean ferry Bimini schedule change

August 09, 2022

Updated on the 9th of August, 2022

Balearia Caribbean sailing calendar from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, FLL) to Bimini (Bahamas) has changed its departure hour on Sundays. As of September 04th, 2022, the Balearia Caribbean fast ferry (Jaume I) that makes the route from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini changes its Sunday departure time from Florida leaving at 09:00 am just like every other sailing.

Balearia Caribbean's booking system has been updated to reflect this change from now with the new schedule. All passengers who have booked ferry tickets for those days are being notified of this change via email or text.

The new Sunday schedule is reflected in the 2022 Balaria Caribbean ferry schedule::

from January 02nd to December 30th, 2022

Schedules subject to modifications by Balearia Caribbean due to operational issues or the state of the sea without prior notice.

You can also know the schedule of the ferries that go from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (in Grand Bahama) by clicking on the following link: Freeport Grand Bahama ferry schedules .

In the event that Balearia Caribbean makes new changes to the schedules of its ferries (it does not matter if they go from Florida to the Bahamas or from the ports of Bimini and Freeport - Grand Bahama - to Fort Lauderdale) we will notify you on our website as soon as possible.

Bimini and Grand Bahama ferry Travel Requeriments and covid restrictions

June 17th, 2022

Bimini and Grand Bahama ferry Travel Requirements and covid restrictions

New requirements effective on June 19th, 2022 .

June 17th, 2022: ALL passengers will NO LONGER need a Bahamas Health Visa starting on June 19th, 2022

Every passenger that is fully vaccinated WILL NO LONGER NEED A TEST .

All unvaccinated travelers ages 2 and older will be required to obtain either a negative RT-PCR test or a Rapid Antigen test— taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to travel and present the negative test results at check-in before travel to The Bahamas.

Passengers will be required to bring Covid test result, proof of vaccinations (original card) on travel day. This is a mandatory request by The Bahamas government. The embarkation may be denied due to failure of facilitating the proper travel documents.

Children under the age of 2 are exempt from testing requirements.

* Currently, no Covid test or vaccination is required to enter Florida when traveling by ferry.

May 31, 2022: LATEST UPDATE from the Bahamian authorities regarding passengers traveling to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale (both Bimini and Grand Bahama) on the day trip. Although those passengers who come to the Bahamas for one day trip do not need to present the Health Visa upon arrival at the port of the Bahamas, it is mandatory that they present a negative result of a rapid antigen test upon arrival.

All other passengers who spend at least one night in the Bahamas must present the Health Visa upon arrival in the country.

As of now, May 2022, the health visa that was requested by the Bahamian authorities from Balearia Caribbean passengers on a one day trip to the Bahamas (both Bimini and Grand Bahama) will no longer be mandatory however they are requiring a Negative RAPID Test.

With this new initiative of the permanent secretary of the Bahamas government, it is intended to increase the number of visitors and travelers of the one day trip, in both directions, both for those who want to travel to the Bahamas (Bimini and Grand Bahama), and for those Bahamians who want to travel to the United States.

As of this communication received from Balearia Caribbean on May 23th, the shipping company will apply this new regulation from now on to all passengers traveling on routes between Fort Lauderdale - Bimini and Fort Lauderdale - Grand Bahama , in both directions.

NOTICE that Balearia Caribbean continues to apply all Health Visa requirements to those passengers who spend at least one night in the Bahamas or Florida.

Covid travel requirements to enter Bimini and Grand Bahama, and the rest of Bahamas islands, depending on your vaccination status. Travel requirements update. Travel requirements to enter the Bahamas.

These conditions and obligations may change depending on the health situation in the Bahamas or the United States. Please visit the websites of the Ministry of Health of the USA, Bahamas or Balearia Caribbean where you will find all the updated information.

Requirements to travel to Bimini and Grand Bahama for VACCINATED passengers:

- All passengers of the ferry who are FULLY VACCINATED must present a negative rapid antigen test or negative PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to boarding date.

- All travelers who want to enter the Bahamas, including children and infants regardless of their age at the time of travel, must fill out a Bahamas HEALTH TRAVEL VISA on the website travel.gov.bs. Citizens or residents of the Bahamas are exempt from presenting this travel visa.

- Passengers who want to travel to Bimini or Grand Bahama islands must present at the time of boarding: the negative result of the Covid test, proof of vaccination (original card) and the health visa for travel approved on the day of travel. As it is a mandatory request from the government of the Bahamas, boarding the ferry in Fort Lauderdale may be denied for not providing the requested travel documents.

Requirements to travel to Bimini and Grand Bahama for UNVACCINATED passengers:

- All unvaccinated passengers who want to visit Bimini or Grand Bahama (Bahamas) will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the date of boarding the ferry.

- All travelers who want to enter the Bahamas, including children and infants regardless of their age at the time of travel, must fill out a Bahamas HEALTH TRAVEL VISA on the website travel.gov.bs. Citizens or residents of the Bahamas are exempt from presenting this travel visa

- Passengers who want to travel to Bimini or Grand Bahama islands must present at the time of boarding: the negative result of the Covid PCR test and the health visa for travel approved on the day of travel. As it is a mandatory request from the government of the Bahamas, boarding the ferry in Fort Lauderdale may be denied for not providing the requested travel documents.

Travel with CHILDREN and BABIES to Grand Bahama and Bimini by ferry

- To travel with children between 2 and 11 years old, a negative rapid antigen test or a negative PCR test must be obtained no more than 72 hours before the date of embarkation on the ferry.

- Testing requirements to enter the Bahamas are waived for children under 2 years of age.

- Children and babies (no matter how old they are at the time of travel) must present their own health visa. Children and infants who are citizens or residents of the Bahamas are exempt from this rule.

CURRENTLY, no Covid test or vaccination is required to enter Florida when traveling by ferry.

Measures adopted by Balearia Caribbean for the prevention of Covid in the Embarkation and Disembarkation Terminals, in all its ships and among its crew.

All passengers, (vaccinated, unvaccinated, children and infants) are required to wear a mask/face covering at all times while at the ferry terminals and while sailing their ship.

For the safety and hygiene of ferry passengers, Balearia Caribbean has placed additional disinfectant dispensers in its terminals and in its lounges on board the ship. Baelaria Caribbean has also placed methacrylate partitions and information signs in all areas of the ship, common and private, to ensure that the safety distance between all passengers and crew members is maintained.

For full details of these travel requirements, please visit Bahamas.com/travelupdates or ask Balearia Caribbean.

Bimini and Grand Bahama Bahamas ferry travel requeriments and covid restrictions

Balearia Caribbean ferry Bimini Bahamas schedule

March 24, 2022

Balearia Caribbean ferry Bimini Bahamas schedule updated

Updated on the 24th of March, 2022

All the schedules for this year of the shipping company Balearia Caribbean with final destination by ferry to Bimini , in the Bahamas, from Fort Lauderdale (Florida), are already published on our website ferrytobahamas.com . Thanks to our boat search engine, schedules and prices, you will be able to find all the updated information in real time, to travel to and from Bimini (Bahamas) to the port of Fort Lauderdale, in Florida, US.

Remember that there are still some rules and regulations that must be followed regarding the restrictions imposed by Covid-19. Both to enter the Bahamas and when returning to the United States, you must comply with regulations (vaccination, PCR and documentation) that we encourage you to know so that you can make your trip to the Bahamas without setbacks.

The schedules that we show on these pages are subject to possible changes by Balearia Caribbean, either for reasons of the state of the sea, for weather reasons, or for operational reasons. In case of modification of the departure time of your ferry, Balearia Caribbean will contact you through the means of contact that you have added when making the reservation (SMS to the telephone and/or email). We remind you to be at the Balearia Caribbean terminal at least 2 hours before the ship's departure time to avoid problems.

These are the next schedules planned by Balearia Caribbean to and from Bimini Bahamas:

If you also want to see the ferry schedules to Grand Bahama island, another paradisiacal island of the Bahamas, visit the following page: Freeport Grand Bahama ferry schedules .

Here you will also find all the answers to the questions you may have about making your trip on the Bimini Express ferry and on the Bahamas: How long does the Bimini ferry take? How much is the Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale? Is it possible to do a one day trip to Bimini? How to travel from Freeport - Grand Bahama - to Florida by ferry?. We will also inform you of all the offers published by Balearia Caribbean, its discount codes, ferry + hotel packages to Bahamas offers, All Inclusive offers, schedules and prices for fast ferry only and everything about documentation, luggage, children and fun on board the ship. of Balearic Caribbean.

Children policy on Bahamas Bimini ferry

March 15, 2022

Children policy on the Bahamas and Bimini ferry

Updated on the 15th of March, 2022

Minors, children and babies have a special space on the Balearia Caribbean ship that travels to the Bahamas. A trip to the Bahamas by ferry, whether it's a day trip to Bimini or a family vacation on Grand Bahama island, is without a doubt the ultimate family vacation. But if you are traveling with children (for the best family vacations) you must take into account Balearia Caribbean's policy for traveling with children, minors, babies and pregnant women.

CHILDREN, INFANT & MINORS TRAVEL CATEGORIES

Children 2 years old and under travels FREE with an accompanying adult. (They pay only taxes), Economy or Premium class, any season, one way or round trip. Babies must travel in the lap of an adult and they have no seat asigned.

Children from 3 to 12 years old travel by ferry with a 50% discount on the price of the adult fare, taxes not included.

Children 13 years and older pay the regular Adult rate (paying the same taxes as adults).

Infants (from 0 to 6 months) may travel on board Balearia Caribbean ferry to Bahamas.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of heavy seas, strong winds or inclement weather, Balearia Caribbean may deny boarding of the baby at the discretion of the Company for reasons of safety of the baby.

MINORS (under 18 years of age) traveling with an accompanying adult, who is not the parent or legal guardian of the minor, a notarized parent/guardian letter of consent is required at the time of travel (signed by both parents) with a copy of a photo ID.

MINORS traveling with ONLY ONE of their parents ALSO require a notarized consent letter from the other parent not traveling, if this parent does not have the Consent Letter available, they must sign a Release Form, which is available at check in.

If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (deceased, sole custody, etc.) any other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, death certificate, etc., would be useful.

NOTES: While the Authorities may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and the traveler does not have it, may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.

Adults traveling with children should also be aware that, while the U.S. does not ask sometimes for this documentation, other countries (as Bahamas) may have a requirement and failure to produce notarized permission letters and/or birth certificates could result in travelers being refused entry.

Balearia Caribbean LTD, ferrytobahamas.com and its ownwer, are not responsible for any person(s) denied boarding due to failure to produce the consent letter. To request the Consent Letter Form for minors , please email: [email protected]

Birth certificates are not accepted as a valid document to travel from April 23, 2018.

PREGNANCY WOMEN POLICY on board.

Any passenger who is 31 weeks or more pregnant on the date of their ferry journey will not be allowed to sail. Before the departure of the ship, pregnant women from 24 to 30 weeks must present, before boarding, a letter from their doctor certifying the gestation period in which they are and that the future mother is fit to navigate on ferry.

If you are traveling as a family on vacation, with minors, children and babies, and you have questions about the documentation you have to present to travel and enter the United States and/or the Bahamas, do not hesitate and ask us. We will be happy to help you solve your doubts.

Children policy on the Bahamas Bimini ferry

FRS Caribbean to Bimini ferry

March 08, 2022

Updated on the 08th of March, 2022

We are sorry but the ferry company FRS Caribbean is now no longer available here at ferrytobahamas.com . Instead, please look at our ferry routes that run from Fort Lauderdale ferry , or ferries that are offered by Baléaria Caribbean.

There are already many clients who are asking us about the shipping company FRS Caribbean and its ferries to Bimini and Freeport in Grand Bahama from Miami. You ask us about the schedules of FRS Caribbean, its prices and offers for this upcoming summer 2022. The truth is that the shipping company FRS Caribbean has not operated on the ferry routes to Bimini and on the ferry route to Freeport for a few years now. These routes are now carried out by the shipping company Balearia Caribbean from the port of Fort Lauderdale (Florida), to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale and to Freeport (Grand Bahama island) from Fort Lauderdale.

If you want to know the schedules, prices and offers to travel on the Bahamas ferry of Balearia Caribbean, we present them below. You can find in our search engine offers to spend a one day trip in Bimini, round trips to Freeport (Grand Bahama), where we encourage you to book an All Inclusive hotel and enjoy the Bahamian blesse.

These are the schedules planned by Balearia Caribbean for the Bahamas ferry route in 2022:

Bahamas ferry 2022 schedule

From january 26th to december 30th, 2022, from january 04th to december 31th, 2022, from january 28th to december 30th, 2022.

If you prefer to see the schedules by destinations, here you can see the Bimini ferry schedules and here the schedule of the ferry to Freeport (Grand Bahama) from Fort Lauderdale (Fll) .

About FRS Caribbean.

For you to know more about FRS Caribbean, we tell you that it began its journey on the Bimini ferry, connecting the port of Miami with the port of North Bimini in 2015, to later carry out the Miami Freeport (Grand Bahama) ferry route from 2017. In July 2017 FRS Caribbean announced the launch of its new service to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. On that date, the super fast ferry "San Gwann" made the connection between Miami and Bimini Island. As of this date, it also began to carry out this route that took clients from Miami to Freeport in 3 hours.

The FRS Caribbean ferry San Gwann had a capacity for 427 passengers seated in seats. In addition, this FRS Caribbean ferry was equipped with: 2 bars on the passenger decks, where passengers can buy snacks and soft drinks during their trip, a tax free shop for souvenirs and gifts. In addition, FRS Caribbean also gave the option of buying excursions on board to enjoy the islands, both Bimini and Grand Bahama, (water activities, kayaking, rowing, jet skiing and snorkeling), among others. All of these services are now also available on Balearia Caribbean's Jaume II ferry on its routes to Bimini and Grand Bahama.

According to FRS Caribbean "Bimini and Grand Bahama islands offers a combination of historic appeal and modern attractions. Clients can enjoy a glamorous vacation at a luxury resort with charming small-town charm." FRS Caribbean began its operations between Miami and Freeport on Thursday, November 9, 2017, allowing passengers to enjoy a fast, easy and relaxing one day trip aboard the HSC "San Gwann" with day trip prices starting at just $69.98 plus taxes and fees.

FRS Caribbean had its headquarters in Port Miami, Terminal H, where passengers could park their car nearby during the day or night. With this new line, and the Bimini ferry line, FRS Caribbean continued to bet on the development of maritime connections between Florida and the Bahamas, although a couple of years later it left the Caribbean and suspended all its operations.

About FRS Group.

FRS Caribbean was part of the FRS Group. FRS Group is a leader in the short-sea transportation of people, vehicles and cargo: a global group of ferries and maritime transport. FRS Group currently operates 64 vessels and carried 7.9 million passengers and 2.1 million vehicles last year on domestic and international ferry lines. Headquartered in northern Germany, FRS includes 24 operating subsidiaries in Europe, North America, North Africa and the Middle East, with more than 1,500 employees. The FRS fleet includes RoPax ferries, passenger ferries, high-speed vehicle and passenger catamarans, crew transfer vessels for the offshore wind industry, hovercrafts, water taxis and solar electric powered ferries. In addition, FRS provides port management and operation services around the world.

FRS Caribbean to Bimini

Balearia Caribbean ferry services

January 31, 2022

Updated on the 31th of January, 2022

Balearia Caribbean is the only shipping company that makes direct fast ferry routes to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama). The journey time between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini is only 2 hours and between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, Grand Bahama is 3 hours long.

With Balearia Caribbean you can go on vacation to the Bahamas for a few days and stay in one of its fantastic hotels, on the beachfront, with incredible views of its crystal clear waters or make the round trip on the same day (Same Day Return offers) ideal for a quick getaway and also a perfect option for those tourists on vacation in Florida who want to take advantage of the proximity to Bimini to discover the Bahamas.

While sailing aboard this fast ferry you will find a variety of services on board and different lounges that will make your trip very pleasant. In the cafeteria or bars on board you can taste snacks, soft drinks and coffee to quench your thirst. Music and movies for all ages (children and adults) are part of the entertainment you can enjoy while browsing. Travel by ferry with the whole familiy is fantastic.

On the exterior deck of the boat, and if the weather and waves allow it, you can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean while you sail, see how Miami and the Florida coast recede, and how a sea of ​​clean waters and white sand opens up before your eyes. In addition, once the ferry is in international waters, the ship's shop will open where you can buy souvenirs, perfumes, cigars and liquors tax exempt.

For those who want to have everything planned, we encourage you to go to the Excursions Stand where you will find a wide variety of activities to do after setting foot in Bimini or Freeport. Booking them is easy and the ship's staff will inform you of any questions.

Plan your next vacation in Bimini or Freeport now and don't miss out on the Caribbean closest to Miami.

Book on our website ferrytobahamas.com and you will receive in your email the boarding passes for your next ferry to the Bahamas.

Bimini ferry 2022 schedule

January 28, 2022

Bimini ferry 2022 schedule updated

Updated on the 28th of January, 2022

The schedules of the Balearia Caribbean ship that makes the route by ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale in 2022 are now public. Here you will find information about these schedules, prices and you can book your tickets.

There are still important travel restrictions between the Bahamas and the United States, so we advise you to take into account your vaccination status, the documentation you need to bring, and the forms you need to provide, both to enter and leave the Bahamas and the United States.

These schedules for the Bimini ferry line may vary. We encourage you to stay tuned on this website for possible changes and modifications that Balearia Caribbean may make.

These are the schedules planned by Balearia Caribbean for the Bimini ferry route in 2022:

You can see the scheduled times for these and more dates in the following link: ferry to Bimini schedule .

If you want to know how long does it take by ferry from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini, How far is it from Miami to Bimini or how much does the boat from the United States to Bimini cost we recommend that you search our schedule and price search engine, or click on the following link where you have all the information about the Bimini ferry from Fort Lauderdale. Miami to Bimini ferry

Bahamas travel Health Visa

August 4, 2021

Bahamas will require negative PCR or rapid antigen test event vaccunated travelers from August 6th

Updated on the August 04th, 2021

The government of the Bahamas has modified the requirements for entry into the Bahamas islands and travel between certain islands in the Bahamas in order to provide a safe and healthy island experience for all travelers visiting the Bahamas to safely enjoy the islands.

This new regulation is aimed at all people who apply for a Health Visa to travel to the Bahamas or travel between islands within the Bahamas as of next Friday, August 6, 2021.

From this date to:

Entering the Bahamas from other countries:

All fully vaccinated travelers, as well as children ages 2 to 11, will need to obtain a negative COVID-19 test (either a rapid antigen test or a PCR test) taken no more than five (5) days prior to departure/arrival date to the Bahamas.

Unvaccinated travelers 12 years of age and older must obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 5 days prior to arrival.

All children under the age of 2 are exempt from any testing requirements.

If you want to travel between islands within the Bahamas from the following islands:

Nassau and Paradise Island, Grand Bahama (Freeport), Bimini (Alice Town), Exuma, Abaco, and North and South Eleuthera, including Harbor Island.

Requeriments for Cruise Passengers.

Guests on cruises originating in and returning to the Bahamas must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa and follow the new testing requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated persons.

Vaccinated people must provide a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test performed no more than five (5) days prior to arrival in the Bahamas islands.

Unvaccinated people must obtain a negative PCR test performed no more than five (5) days prior to the date of arrival in the Bahamas islands.

All travelers entering the Bahamas on cruises originating in the United States will be subject to the testing requirements required by the cruise line and approved by the Bahamian government.

Cruise lines may have different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers. Travelers should check with their cruise line for specific details related to their cruise.

The new testing protocols are for all travelers applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa from Friday, August 6th onwards. These protocols will not apply to anyone with imminent travel who has already applied for and obtained a Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

For full details, please visit Bahamas.com/travelupdates .

As of today, August 4th, 2021, less than 16% of the total population of the Bahamas has received the first dose of the vaccine.

Bahamas will require negative PCR or rapid antigen test to vaccinated tourists too.

Bahamas for vaccinated tourists

April 26, 2021

Bahamas for vaccinated tourists from May 1st

Updated on the April 26th, 2021

With the idea of ​​seeking stimuli to reactivate tourism in the Bahamas islands from next May 1st, tourists vaccinated with the 2 doses will be able to travel to the Bahamas without having to present a negative COVID 19 test result.

The Bahamas islands will allow all those people who have received the full doses of immunization, at least two weeks before traveling, to the country to enter the country. Negative PCR with up to 5 days of validity is required for the rest of the travelers.

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced at a press conference that: "All that will be medically required to enter the country will be the proof of vaccination and that two weeks have passed since the final dose." This measure wants to activate tourism as soon as possible, on which the Caribbean archipelago largely depends.

The prime minister indicated that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated must provide a negative PCR test taken within five days prior to arrival in the Bahamas. "This measure will greatly enhance our economy and will also help reduce the number of infections. When tourists are fully vaccinated, since they will have received all the doses, they will be able to participate in events in a closed environment where the mask would not be necessary".

This measure has been announced when several cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, Crystal Cruises and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines) are going to start sailing in the Bahamas from June and July, this coming summer.

Warning in the United States. On the other hand, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the warning level for the Bahamas this week to the highest level of health risk, the 4.

Fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk of contracting and spreading covid-19 variants, due to the current situation in the Bahamas, so all trips to the archipelago should be avoided," says the updated advice from the CDC. The United States recommends not traveling to 80% of the world's countries.

The Bahamas has reported 10,000 infections and 194 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with a population of around 400,000 people. There are currently just over 500 active cases in the nation. Not everyone has been in favor of this decision, although many sectors of the Bahamas, dependent on tourism, want to reactivate their economy as soon as possible.

As of today, April 26th, 2021, less than 4% of the total population of the Bahamas has received the first dose of the vaccine.

Bahamas will allow the arrival of vaccinated tourists

Ferry to Bahamas relaunched

February 02, 2021

Balearia Caribbean will relaunch its ferry service from Florida to the Bahamas on Febraury 2021, departing from Fort Lauderdale port. The South Florida-based company runs ferry services from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini first and from Port Everglades to Freeport (Grand Bahama island).

The company announced last week that the Government of the Bahamas has approved the launch of the fast ferry service between Miami (Fort Lauderdale) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) in the Bahamas. His first departure to Freeport is scheduled for February 11, 2021.

Balearia will be offering initially one sailing service a week, with ferry on Thurdays. At the end of Febraury, another ferry service will be implemented on Sundays. If there is an increase in demand for passenger transport, the shipping company is prepared to increase the number of weekly departures in March and April.

At the same time, Balearia will reopen the ferry route between Florida to Bimini island starting on February 10th, 2021. This route will have, at the moment, a frequency of 3 departures a week, in both directions. The Jaume II ferry will be the ship that does both routes.

Balearia will retake its operations with a host of new health and safety protocols, including mandatory face masks, electronic boarding passes, enforced social distancing and temperature checks prior to boarding, and only 40% occupancy of the total capacity of its ferry.

Other sanitary measures imposed by Balearia are: plexiglass dividers have been placed in the common areas and between all the seats, the ship and the ferry terminals are subjected to a deep and extensive cleaning process before, during and after each crossing.

The company’s ships also undergo “deep and extensive sanitation” before, during and after each sailing, the company said. Balearia says it has been certified by Bureau Veritas with the Global Safe Site Covid-19 certificate, one of the first shipping companies to receive the designation. It should be noted that all travelers to The Bahamas must fill out an electronic travel form and have proof of a negative COVID-19 test that is no more than seven days old, among other requirements.

All passengers boarding from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Grand Bahama or Bimini (Bahamas) will have to show a negative PCR test for COVID-19 performed at least 5 days before the trip. Each passenger must also apply for a travel health visa.

NOTE: We recommend that all passengers verify all the necessary travel requirements at the time of their trip, both in and out of the countries they are going to visit, always before starting with the preparations and purchases of their ferry tickets.

To keep up to date and have all the information, safety and travel protocols in the Bahamas, you can visit the websites http://travel.gov.bs (Bahamas) and https://travel.state.gov (United States). The reopening of the shipping routes between Grand Bahama and the United States is expected to increase the number of visitors to Grand Bahama island and help recover the jobs lost due to Covid-19 and mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic.

Ferry to Bahamas Covid 19

April 29, 2021

The government of the Bahamas has announced that it will open its borders to the transport of passengers by ferrys of February 10, 2021 to Bimini island and on February 11, 2021 to Freeport Harbour (Gran Bahama island).

For that, Balearia Caribbean is preparing the safety and hygiene protocols (in its ships and passenger terminals) necessary to offer its customers safe transport, both for people and goods.

The ferry route to Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be opertate once a week (Thurdays) and, if possible, it will be two days a week in February. If passenger demand increases, and sanitary conditions allow it, the frequency on the ferry routes will be increased in March and April 2021.

When booking your trip to The Bahamas Islands, be sure to read, understand and follow these requirements, which are mandatory and required by the government of The Bahamas

As a GENERAL RULE, all travelers who want to visit the Bahamas should apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa. This visa can be obtained through the website travel.gov.bs . Also children and babies (regardless of their age) will need their own health visa (although they are not required to take the Covid test due to their age).

VACCINATED PASSENGERS

People who are fully vaccinated (2 doses or 1 dose depending on the vaccine) and who have waited as least the 14 days immunity period will be able to travel to The Bahamas without a negative COVID-19 test result.

Vaccinated passengers must provide, for their entry into the country, proof of vaccination (original card and copy of vaccination card) in addition to the approved Travel Health Visa printed on the day of travel. As we have discussed previously, this is a mandatory requirement of the Bahamian government. If you do not provide the required travel documents, boarding the ferry can be denied by the health authorities.

In case of traveling to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island on a Sunday, you must bring 2 printed copies of the Travel Health Visa and Covid vaccination card plus the original.

UNVACCINATED PASSENGERS

All unvaccinated passengers over 10 years of age must submit a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed no more than 5 days prior to their travel date. (This requirement is not mandatory for children under 10 years old).

At the time of boarding in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) and entering the country, passengers must present printed copies of the negative result of COVID 19 and of the Travel Health approved on the day of the trip. The health authorities of the Bahamas Islands are requesting these two printed reports, both the Travel Health Visa and the result of the COVID-19 RT-PCR test with a negative result. If the passenger does not provide these documents, the health authorities can deny the boarding or entry into the country.

BALEARIA CARIBBEAN'S COVID MEASURES

In order to maximize the safety and tranquility of the passengers on board, and due to the current situation, Balearia Caribbean has taken the following measures against Covid 19:

Before boarding, a member of the Balearia Caribbean staff takes the body temperature of all passengers who are going to make the trip. If the reading of this temperature is higher than 100º Fahrenheit or 37.7º Celsius, the passenger will be denied boarding on the ferry.

While in the ferry terminals and on board the boats throughout the navigation, the use of a mask or face cover is always mandatory for all passengers.

With the safety and hygiene of passengers in mind, Balearia Caribbean has installed additional disinfectant dispensers in all its terminals and on board the ship.

Plexiglass dividers and informational signs have also been placed in different areas throughout the vessel to promote safe distances between passengers and the crew members.

You can contact Balearia Caribbean directly by email ([email protected] or [email protected]) or by phone (866) 699-6988 to resolve any questions you may have.

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From january 02nd to december 31th, 2022, how long is the miami bahamas ferry ride.

2 hours and 30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport harbour in Grand Bahama island with the Balearia too.

How far is Bahamas from Miami?

51 miles , about 44 nautical miles, is the distance by ferry from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) to Bimini island.

Is there a Miami Bahamas ferry?

Yes, there are two direct ferry crossings from Miami to Bahamas. One of them arriving to Freeport, in Grand Bahama island, and the other to Alice Town, in Bimini island.

Do you need a passport to embark in the Miami Bahamas ferry?

Yes. An international travel passport is required to be able to enter and exit the Bahamas. It is also mandatory to comply with the measures and requirements imposed by the Government of the Bahamas, as well as the measures adopted by the United States Health Department when entering the country.

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizen adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.

*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trip and overnight packages.

Ehanced driver's license is not a valid document to board the vessel.

US RESIDENTS SAME DAY TRAVEL:​

US Residents must travel with Valid ARC (Green card).

Bring the valid passport of country of citizenship at check in.

If ARC is expired must bring the original extension document with expired ARC card​.

US RESIDENTS OVERNIGHT:

Bring ARC (green card) and must have passport of the country you were born in.

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD and ferrytobahamas.com are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

You can find all up-to-date information on international travel regulations at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html in the travel section of the border protection home page.

Bahamas travel restrictions

In order to maintain the health and well-being of all tourists visiting or residing in the Bahamas, all Bahamians are making great diligent efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The Government of the Bahamas has implemented the following entry and travel protocols to ensure that The Bahamas is a safe and clean destination.

Get the Bahamas Travel Health Visa in this link:

Pre departure & Arrival:

1.- Everyone travelling to The Bahamas must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than 5 days prior to the date of arrival. The day the test is taken is considered day zero. Test must return a negative result for entry into The Bahamas.

2.- Travellers must apply for their required Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. (Clicking on International Tab). Travellers will be required to opt-in to COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in The Bahamas. The cost of insurance is included in the Travel Health Visa application fee.

*A Bahamas citizen or resident planning to travel abroad for five (5) days or less must secure a test in the destination they visited before travelling back to The Bahamas. Any RT-PCR test taken in The Bahamas prior to travel will not be valid for re-entry.

During travel:

3.- Wear a face mask (airport terminals), comply with health monitoring procedures. Travellers who are staying in The Bahamas longer than four (4) nights and five (5) days will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test.

All persons travelling into and throughout The Bahamas will be required to complete a short Health Survey during their stay.

Once on Island:

4.- Wear a face mask and physical distance when in public places and abide by all protocols and restrictions as outlined in the most recent Emergency Powers Order.

All Rules and Regulations are being enforced:

- Travellers who do not complete a Bahamas Travel Health Visa or present COVID-19 RT-PCR Test with a negative result will be denied entry.

- Travellers who show symptoms of COVID-19 may be transferred to an area away from others for further testing and evaluation, and quarantine may be required by health personnel.

- A $250 fine or a penalty of one month imprisonment, or both, is to be enforced for visitors or residents found not wearing face masks in areas where it is required.

- For travellers staying longer than four nights and five days, failure to take a rapid antigen test on the fifth day will result in a $1,000 fine or one month imprisonment.

- Citizens and residents who fail to complete the daily Health Survey will be required to submit to a mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility.

- Travellers who fail to complete the daily Health Survey will be subject to deportation.

For more official information visit the following link

Bahamas vacation

The most popular destinations to enjoy a Bahamas vacation are:

Grand Bahama: Freeport, beautiful beaches and ideal waters for snorkelling. Ferry: rt tickets from $166 + tax. Grand Bahama hotel prices from $126.

Bimini: exclusivity, sharks, crystal clear waters, diving and sport fishing. Ferry: rt tickets from $198 + tax. Bimini hotel prices from $290.

Nassau: Bahamaian capital and place of large casino & all inclusive hotels. Nassau hotel prices from $260.

Pig Beach: famous beach where you can swim with pigs. Hotel prices from $258.

Eleuthera: Caves, clear water beaches and open water swimming. Hotel prices from $298.

Great Abaco: group of islands in the Bahamas known worldwide for coral reefs, ideal for diving and sailing in the Abaco Sea. Hotel prices from $298.

Andros island: Large island ideal for diving vacations with coral reefs

Long island: white sand beaches, caves and fishing sports.

Can I travel with my pets by ferry to Bahamas?

At the moment, only dogs are allowed to board on the Baleària Caribbean fast ferry. You can travel with your dog by ferry to Bahamas considering the following rules. Always remember that, when you make your reservation, you must also make the reservation for your pet and obtain the boarding card since, otherwise, they will not be able to travel. Your dog/s must travel in its own kennel or pet carrier or in the kennels supplied and equipped by Baleària Caribbean on the ship.

Dogs will be charged as an additional passenger. Please check the ferry Booking enging to confirm rates in any moment. Dogs under 6 months are not allowed to travel. While dogs are on the boat, they must be in their own pet carriers or restrained with a harness and leash, and never in the passenger seat. Owners will also be asked to ensure that their dog does not disturb other passengers.

During the crossing: The dog would need a kennel and a muzzle during the trip. Small dogs (less than 11 lbs.) During the voyage, they will be on the deck or in the place indicated by the crew. Large dogs (over 11 pounds) must travel in a kennel. The kennels are installed on the deck of the ferry, properly ventilated and located in a suitable place, protected from the rain and cold. Only "service dogs" can remain in the passenger area during the trip. While on board, outside of the kennel, all dogs must be restrained with a harness and a leash.

Pet owners must sign a liability waiver form that exempts Baleària Caribbean and ferrytobahamas.com from all liability that may arise from the injury or death of an animal during the trip. Baleària Caribbean reserves the right to deny the transport of an animal for reasons it deems appropriate, such as: illness of a pet or an animal that shows aggressive or violent behavior.

Dog documentation requiered to enter the Bahamas islands: always dogs must travel with the corresponding documents. Pets must have a valid document certifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within no less than 1 month and no more than 10 months prior to import for the 1 year vaccine. For the 3-year vaccination, it must be within no less than 1 month and no more than 3 years before entering the Bahamas.

All dogs must have a Veterinary Health Certificate presented within 2 days of arrival in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to a licensed veterinarian for examination. An import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Commerce and Industry is required for all pets brought to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. You can get this permit in the following link http://www.bahamas.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/bahamas_application_to_import_domestic_animals_in_tiotb.pdf

To enter the United States all dogs must have an APHIS 7001 form completed by a registered veterinarian. This form can be obtained at the following link: https: //www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/APHIS7001.pdf

Price of traveling with a dog on the ferry to Bahamas. The cost to travel by ferry with a dog to the Bahamas is $ 100 for each leg of the trip.

Dog reservations must be made in advance and can be made by emailing the customer service department of Balearia Caribbean ([email protected].). At least 72 hours prior to the departure of the ferry to the Bahamas.

Baggage policy and ferry fares to Bahamas

Baggage policy and ferry fares to Bahamas with Balearia Caribbean. As a courtesy to all the passengers, each adult can bring only ONE carry-on item on board at no charge. The courtesy bag must weigh a maximum of 26.5 LBS or less, with maximum dimensions of 22 ”x18” x10 ”.

All passengers traveling with infants / children will be allowed one additional piece of luggage (26.5 LBS or less, with maximum dimensions of 22 ”x18” x10 ”) free of charge.

Rate: Bags that exceed 26.5 LBS or the excess of a courtesy bag will be subject to a charge of $ 25.00 (USD) per bag, one way.

Oversized bags or large items such as bicycles, kayaks, diving equipment, etc., will be subject to a charge of $ 50.00 (USD) per item, one way.

The best way to know the prices, schedules and offers of every date is to make a booking in our Balearia ferry engine .

Miami Bahamas ferry reviews

" Great day out. We bought the excursion to swim with the pigs in the sea. The trip on the ferry was well organized. We left at the scheduled time and arrived at the scheduled time.

In the ship's cafeteria you can buy a little expensive drinks and snacks. When you arrive at the port they explain where to take the bus and the excursion was very fun."

"We lost the whole day. I do not recommend doing the day trip to Gran Bahama. If the time you have to visit the island is delayed, it flies and is lost doing queues. Everything is a waste of time and money.

Next time we will go to Bahamas more days for a longer vacation, at least one week. The destination is ideal if you like the beach, if not it is better that you stay at home."

" For me, this getaway is the best way to spend a day in Bimini. I always wait at the last minute offers to buy the boat tickets to find the best deals. And I'm always very happy to do so. Whenever I have traveled with Balearia Caribbean to Bimini, the trip has gone well. The ship's staff are very friendly and helpful.

The boat is clean and prepared with hygienic measures against Covid 19. Booking the tickets was very easy on their website. With our Balearia frequent travelers discount they send us offers by email that we always appreciate. Sooner rather than later, we will return to Bimini to visit paradise!!"

"We booked "First Class" seating and all we found was cleanliness, comfort and plenty of space to stretch our legs. The ship has two cafeterias, an outdoor area to go out, and premium waiter service. Also on TV they play a movie.

During the journey I was able to have a glass of normal wine, relax and enjoy the excellent views. I think people think it is a cruise ship and this is a ferry. I advise people to relax and think about what they have paid for the tickets.

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Traveling from Miami to The Bahamas: Your Best Options

We all need a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, with seaside holidays being ideal for some relaxation and rest. If you live in or close to Miami and wish to get away from the country, consider visiting The Bahamas for a beautiful and vibrant experience.

Even if you intend to move to The Bahamas , you will still need to figure out a solid way to travel.

Now, this might sound excessive, especially if you just want to take a day or weekend trip from Miami. Are The Bahamas actually a realistic idea in such a case? You might be glad to hear that they are, in fact, a great idea given that they are only around 180 miles away from Miami.

This means that you have a range of options to work with, with air and water being the most popular means to make your way from Miami to The Bahamas. If this sounds exciting enough to you, hop on and cruise through this post to figure out the best way in which you can travel.

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Getting from Miami to The Bahamas

Getting from Miami to The Bahamas is possible in a number of ways. You can sail on the water using a ferry, cruise or boat or you can simply book a flight and land in one of the cities of The Bahamas in almost no time.

Depending on what you prefer, make your choice by finding out more about each of the ways in which you can travel. Take a look.

Miami to Bahamas Ferry

Taking a ferry from Miami to The Bahamas is one of the best and most convenient ways to travel, especially if traveling by water through a scenic route appeals to you. Of course, you will need to share the ferry with multiple other travelers, so make sure you make arrangements accordingly.

Ferries usually operate from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and not directly from Miami, so be prepared to drive or take a train to Fort Lauderdale first. From this point, you can hop on to the ferry and get to Bimini in two hours or to Freeport in 2.5-3 hours, depending on which ferry service you opt for.

Generally speaking, the cost of traveling on a ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini costs around $100 per person, with a return trip costing roughly $200. Make sure you book your spot in advance and reach on time with all your relevant documents in place.

Note that there might be differences in the time and cost based on the season in which you intend to travel.

If you wish to travel to Nassau, you might have to fly from Bimini instead of taking a direct ferry. You can consider some other options in such a case too.

Miami to Bahamas Cruise

A cruise is a lovely way to sail along the waters and enjoy the sights that come your way. Cruises also solve the problem of finding a hotel for the night given that many of them offer accommodation. If this interests you, you will need to ensure that you have enough budget and luggage to last you for at least a weekend.

How long it takes to sail from Miami to The Bahamas depends on the route you take and the destination you choose. Miami to Nassau will take you 2.5-3 hours, although you will also need to account for the extra hours that you spend hopping from one island or destination to another.

Various cruise lines and companies tend to operate from Miami , taking you either to Nassau or Bimini (sometimes even Freeport). If you want to avoid an entire week of traveling on the cruise, you can simply consider limiting your destination to one city and spending the day and evening exploring it fully.

Many cruise ships also take you to some of the lesser-known and quieter islands, so if this sounds more like your kind of holiday, do a bit of research and choose a liner accordingly.

Cruises usually cost around $115-$120 per night (and per person) and tend to include a host of facilities like rooms, bars, food, pools, events and more.

Miami to Bahamas Boat

How long is a boat ride from Miami to The Bahamas? If you are adept enough at driving a boat and also happen to own one, what better idea than to set sail and have a hassle-free and private trip with just you and your loved ones?

Expect a journey of a couple of hours or so from Miami to Bimini and more if you wish to travel to Freeport or Nassau. This is, of course, possible only if you have an engine-powered boat. If you opt for a slower boat, it might take you up to ten hours to make the journey, with sailboats possibly taking days.

However, if this sounds good enough to you, go ahead! This is also quite a cheap solution since you will be on your own boat.

You can also choose to charter a boat from the port and from a reliable company, although this might add thousands of dollars to your trip. This is not really worth it if you only wish to spend a short period of time in The Bahamas unless the journey is more important to you.

If you do not have experience driving or sailing a boat, hire a professional or simply choose another option.

Miami to Bahamas Flight

Several flights to The Bahamas from Miami are available if a quick and effortless journey is the kind of vibe you are going for. These flights usually take only 45-60 minutes to cover, making them extremely effective ways of traveling, especially if you want to spend as much time as possible on the islands in The Bahamas.

However, do note that you will need to spend an hour or more at the airport itself to get through all the formalities and procedures, so ultimately there might not be too much of a difference in the time you spend.

You can land in various parts of The Bahamas, with the most popular landing spot being Nassau. You will also find more flight options if you choose to travel to Nassau.

You might also be able to find various flights that provide offers and packages that can give you access to more isolated islands in the country.

Flights typically cost around $75-$150 per person for a one-way journey, with return trips costing a total of up to $300.

How Long Does It Take to Jet Ski from Miami to The Bahamas?

Interestingly enough, it is possible for you to travel from Miami to The Bahamas using a jet ski. For adventure lovers, this might sound extremely intriguing and fun, but make sure you prepare yourself enough for the ride.

The first thing you should do is figure out where to start and where to stop. The best solution is to make your way from Miami to Bimini in The Bahamas, with the journey only taking you 1.5 hours to complete.

For a longer route, you can consider traveling from Fort Lauderdale to either Freeport or Bimini, both of which will take you a long time.

Make sure you also feel comfortable enough jet skiing and have enough experience to cover such a distance. Additionally, carry your US passport, get all the relevant permits and ensure that your jet ski (personal or rented) has enough fuel in it to take you to your destination.

Can You Drive to The Bahamas from Miami?

Unfortunately, driving from Miami to The Bahamas is simply not possible. There is no road or route in place using which you can drive your car to The Bahamas. Water divides The Bahamas from Miami, so the only thing you can do is travel by air or water.

If you wish to take your car along, however, you can do this by booking a ferry that allows for this kind of service, although this is likely to cost you a lot more, so remember to budget for it accordingly.

What You Should Account For

To make your choice when it comes to the mode of travel, keep the following elements in mind so that you and your family are as comfortable as possible throughout the journey.

• Cost: The cost of traveling varies according to the mode of travel, with cruises being the most expensive. Apart from the cost of traveling, you will also need to account for the cost of accommodation, food, shopping and other experiences.
• Travel Time: Flights have the shortest travel time, taking only around an hour to get you to The Bahamas from Miami. Ferries are quick too, with cruises taking a bit longer and boats taking the longest.
• Trip Duration: Make sure you consider the duration of your actual trip too. If you only want to stay for a day or two, it is better to opt for a ferry or flight to manage the time. Cruises and boats make more sense for longer stays in The Bahamas.
• Luggage: Consider the amount of luggage you have. This should not be much of an issue if you are traveling for a few days, but longer stays or shifts might require more luggage allowance, making flights a better choice.
• Number of People: Some ferries and cruises might have separate offers and packages in place for group bookings, so make sure you check those out as viable options for travel.
• Destination: Not all means of travel will take you to the destination you wish to go to. If you intend to stay or live in The Bahamas , choose a travel mode that can take you as close as possible to your final destination.
• Weather: If you intend to travel by water, check the weather forecast to ensure that you are good to go. You should do this for flights too. Weather can also relate to the season, which can then affect the costs.
• Documentation: Take your passport regardless of the mode of travel. Permits, booking details, identity documents, money arrangements and other relevant papers based on your individual context are important too.

The Bottom Line

Traveling from Miami to The Bahamas is possible through flights, cruises, boats or ferries.

Which travel mode you choose can depend on the cost, travel time, trip duration, luggage, destination and more, so make sure you account for all your preferences and limitations before making the trip.

Also keep in mind that visiting by air means you need a passport to enter The Bahamas , while by water you have some additional options.

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Miami to Nassau: How to Get There

If you are planning a romantic getaway or honeymoon in The Bahamas , one of the first things you need to figure out is how to get there—preferably as quickly as possible. Since Miami is so close to Nassau, it is one of the main departure points for trips to The Bahamas. (The Miami to Nassau distance is just under 200 miles.)

In this article we’ll tell you about all the ways you can get from Miami to Nassau and answer questions like is there a boat from Florida to Nassau? and how far is the flight from Miami to Nassau?

Miami to Nassau flights

Miami to Nassau flights are plentiful and very short. How far is the flight from Miami to Nassau? Covering a distance of just 183 miles, the average Miami to Nassau flight time is about an hour.

Nonstop flights on Western Air from Miami to Nassau last just 50 minutes, while nonstop flights on carriers like American, Southwest, and Bahamasair take just a little over an hour.

Prices range for these flights from Miami to Nassau depending on the time of year, but generally average $200-$300 roundtrip. However, you can sometimes find cheaper fares.

Miami to Nassau Ferry

There is also a service that provides trips between Florida and The Bahamas by boat. However, it’s not a Miami to Nassau boat trip, but rather Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, which is an island in The Bahamas that is just 53 miles off the coast of Florida. (There used to be a ferry from Miami to Bimini, but that service stopped operating.) You will need to take a shuttle or drive to Fort Lauderdale, about 30 minutes from Miami, to catch this ferry.

The ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in The Bahamas takes about 2 hours, and one-way tickets cost around $100. To go on to Nassau, you’ll need to take a flight there from Bimini, which lasts about 45 minutes but can cost upwards of $1000 depending on the time you’re traveling, so this is definitely not the easiest, fastest, or least expensive way to get from Miami to Nassau.

Another way to get to Miami to Nassau by boat is on a sailboat or yacht. You can charter a yacht for about $5000 for the day, and the trip will take about 8-10 hours. On a sailboat, the trip can take about 3 days. While easy and fun, this is the most expensive option (and takes the longest).

The last option for getting from Miami to Nassau by boat is to take one of the many Miami to Nassau cruises that are offered. These range from 2 to 6 nights, and are available on a wide variety of cruise lines. The time that the ship spends at Nassau varies depending on the cruise, but many ships stay in Nassau for a day, then move on to other ports in The Bahamas.

On Carnival Cruise Lines’ 3-day cruises to Nassau from Miami, you depart Miami in the afternoon, spend the next day at sea, arrive in Nassau at 8 a.m. and stay there until 5 p.m., then return to Miami, arriving at 8 a.m. the following morning. You can also opt for the 2-day cruise which drops the day at sea; you leave Miami in the afternoon, arrive in Nassau the next morning and spend the day, and arrive in Miami the following morning at 8 a.m.

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6 Best Boat Trips From Miami To Bahamas

Whether you are on a vacation to Miami, or simply looking for a new activity, there is nothing as striking as a trip to the Bahamas. Private boats, cruises, and ferries all make regular trips from the ports of Miami to the nearby islands of the Bahamas giving you plenty of options to choose from when starting your Bahamas excursion.

A day cruise to one of these islands is a great option as a day trip from Miami. This popular destination is the perfect place to experience crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches on the tropical islands, and it’s all just a boat ride away.

The easiest islands to visit from Miami are Bimini, Freeport, and Nassau. Every trip has a different length, but you probably will not spend more than 3 hours getting to these islands. The most affordable options are the ferries to these islands, which cost about $250 per person.

There are several factors to consider when selecting the right boat trip for you. But we have compiled the best boat trips and ferries from Miami to the Bahamas. So, no matter what you pick, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience!

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1. Ferry to Bimini

This ferry from Miami to Bimini is at the top of our list, as it is affordable, quick, and accessible to everyone! This Bimini ferry actually leaves from Fort Lauderdale, but it is not a far drive from Miami for the amazing deal. The Bimini islands are 60 miles from the coast of Florida and takes about 2 hours to reach.

The boat itself is quite large, giving you plenty of space to walk around the ship and enjoy the trip! They have a full bar on board as well as a shop to spend some extra time in. After the 2-hour trip, you will receive a day pass to a Hilton at Resorts World Bimini!

At this resort, you will be able to swim, enjoy the beaches, gamble at the casino, and receive excellent meals at the restaurants on site. This day pass makes it very easy for you to relax and not have to plan your day in the Bahamas! Of course, there is no requirement to use this day pass but it is always available if you want it.

The ticket for this ferry is $300+ per person depending on the day. The best part about this ferry is you do not need to return to Florida on the same day! You are able to stay on the island for a week before using the return ticket back to the states. It is a great price with incredible flexibility, making it perfect for vacations and day trips alike!

2. Ferry to Freeport, Grand Bahama

The city of Freeport in Grand Bahama island is another one of the most popular islands to visit off the coast of Miami. The island offers all the water activities you could hope for, as well as diverse flea markets full of items and food to try. This ferry to Freeport also leaves from Fort Lauderdale, and is one of the cheapest trips on this list!

This day trip takes you from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport. It’s just under 100 miles and about a 2.5-hour ferry ride. At $230 per person, you get all the fun of being in two different places at once without having to worry about getting your travel expenses all lined up ahead of time. This ferry also keeps you from incurring any extra costs while on vacation while still being able to enjoy the trip!

This trip also offers some amazing scenery – both during the drive there and while you’re visiting Freeport itself. The clear blue waters will make your heart race as you take in views that can only be seen from sea level. Meanwhile, the tropical flora and fauna will amaze everyone who sees it for the first time (or second time!).

3. Bahamas Fast Ferry

If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing vacation, the Bahamas Fast Ferry is one of the best options out there. This ferry leaves regularly from Fort Lauderdale and offers trips to Bimini and Freeport. It is very easy to make a reservation online and you can even book trips the day of!

This ferry is about 170ft long and can carry 600 passengers. So, there are plenty of areas to walk around, grab a drink, and enjoy the sea. It also has a snack bar on board, so you can relax with a drink while you enjoy the ride.

Prices start at $250 per person for an ocean voyage. You can pay a $50 upgrade that gives your priority boarding and a free meal on board. The ferry takes about two and a half hours, and it runs seven days a week. This is a very reliable service, so it is perfect if you would like to take an impromptu Bahama trip!

4. Ferry to the Bahamas

This Ferry to the Bahamas is definitely a unique and interesting experience. It works on a loop system, stopping in both Nassau and Freeport during the trip. Because it is a long-form trip, the total time it runs is 8 hours, but it will not take longer than 3 hours to reach your destination.

This boat does not run daily but usually operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays around noon. The ferry has a full bar on board too, so you can relax with a drink while you enjoy the ride. As long as the weather does not interfere, it is a nice and peaceful trip!

The price is usually $150 per person, which is the cheapest you can find. Tickets book out well in advance, so this is not a very accessible option to get to the Bahamas. However, if you’re a great planner and looking to visit the Bahamas on a budget, this may be the trip for you!

5. Grey Line Miami Day Trips

Next, there is the Grey Line boat trip, which like all the others so far leaves from Fort Lauderdale and delivers you to either Bimini or Freeport. Each trip will take about 2 hours to reach the islands. These 600-passenger boats will give you an easy ride to your Bahama adventure.

Grey Line is a famous cruise line, that offers many different trips to the nearby Bahamas islands. They run regularly and do not book out too far in advance. You can also book tickets in groups of 4, making it perfect for small families or friend groups. In addition to this, they are also wheelchair accessible!

Each ticket is about $200 each, but you can add to the price if you would like to arrange hotel transfers or buy a day pass to the Hilton Bimini Resort! You can choose a premium ticket which allows you more perks on the boat. Plus, it is very easy to book these tickets online, making a stress-free travel day!

 6. Private Bimini Boat Trip

This private plane and boat trip to Bimini is for lovers of luxury and fantastical excursions. It is a 6-hour day trip that begins at the Miami Executive Airport with a short flight to the island. From there you will spend the day at all the famous spots around this island. Ideal for groups or large families, you can bring up to 9 people with you on this Caribbean boat tour.

The island of Bimini is just 50 miles off the coast of Miami and is known for its crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches, and stunning coral reefs. The trip begins with a short cruise to the island, before visiting the ‘Fountain of Youth’. This famous landmark was sought out by the famous explorer Ponce de Leon.

Then you will go on a snorkeling tour around the old shipwreck of the S.S. Sapona. Here you will be able to explore the natural wildlife and the famous snorkeling ground of this fascinating site. Next, you will get the chance to see some sharks! The tour takes you to the shark arena, where you can swim amongst the pristine coral reefs of this island.

Finally, you will be able to enjoy the white sand beaches of the Bahamas and relax at a secluded beach at stingray island. Then the plane will drop you back of in Miami. This excursion is $6,000 per group, but as we mentioned you can bring up to 9 people on the trip.

Best Boat Trips From Miami To Bahamas

Ferries to the Bahamas from Miami, are convenient, affordable, and fast! If you are looking to simply get to one of these islands, a ferry is the best option for you. But if you are looking for a leisurely day trip that allows you to enjoy the islands before returning to Miami, private boats and cruises are perfect for you.

There are more boat options than the ones we listed that can comfortably take you to the Bahamas. However, these are the top-rated and most popular options available to you! No matter which you choose, a Bahamas day trip will certainly be memorable. Just be sure to check the weather conditions ahead of time.

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Whether you’re looking for a grand adventure or just want to get away for a last-minute break, flights from Miami to Nassau offer the perfect respite. Not only does exploring Nassau provide the chance to make some magical memories, dip into delectable dishes, and tour the local landmarks, but the cheap airfare means you won’t bust your budget. So no matter whether your ideal itinerary involves flying one way, non-stop, or round trip, you’re bound to find flights that match your schedule on Expedia, and at prices that won’t shock your wallet.

Bagging a cheap flight from Miami to Nassau may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

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When traveling to the Bahamas from Miami, you have a few options. You can go by boat, by ferry or by plane, let’s dive into these!

Best ways to get from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas

The best option by far is by plane. Flying into the Bahamas is going to be all around the best option because it’s cheap, quick, and convenient. You might be surprised to find out that a flight from Miami to Nassau is about a 35-minute trip. It’s incredibly close, at only about 180 miles away.

When flying, you literally take off are in the air for 10 minutes and then start your descent. It’s painfully quick! With this being said, I truly believe that flying is your best option. There are quite a few airlines, specifically   Jetblue , Bahamasair , American Airlines , Silver Airways , and Frontier doing multiple daily flights from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

In addition to the quick flight time, you can enjoy a beautiful view from the plane of The Bahamas’ beautiful 50 shades of blue waters. It is truly an enjoyable experience and gets me every time. I absolutely love flying to Nassau from Miami for the convenience and the beauty, it’s a win-win.

Once you land in Nassau from Miami, it’s a relatively quick process. You’ll pull up to the gate quite quickly, and customs is usually fast. I would say if you aren’t checking a bag you can get from the plane to outside the airport in about 15 minutes. During the busy season, you may find some lines at immigration, but usually, you’ll be able to just fly through and you’ll be ready to start your vacation in no time!

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Miami to Nassau by Boat

Nassau is approximately 180 miles from Miami. You can surely take a boat ride over; it will take you about 8 hours. The journey via boat from Miami will require a skilled captain and a boat that can handle the Atlantic oceans. Depending on the weather conditions it could be quite a rocky and long ride.

If you are sailing, this journey will take you about 3 days, and you’ll want to make a few stops at other islands and Cays on your way over.

If you are planning to stay in Nassau for a while, then a boat is definitely doable, but you must consider that is much more expensive than flying, it is a long journey that is likely more uncomfortable. If you are popping over to Nassau from Miami for a quick trip you should not consider this option as it’s not doable in that time frame.

If you are just trying to get to The Bahamas, and don’t care about what island, Bimini is about 50 miles away from Miami and can be accessed much quicker for a day trip, probably 1-2 hour boat ride. If you are just trying to escape for a quick Caribbean Island fix, you should consider hiring a boat to take you to Bimini.

Miami to Nassau by Ferry

Currently, there is not a ferry coming to Nassau from Miami. The only option of a ferry ride to the Bahamas is to Bimini. The ride is about 2 hours long and will cost $100 per person via Baleria . If you are interested in a quick getaway, Bimini will do the trick!

Enjoy a conch salad and a few daiquiris as you enjoy beautiful beaches and great island vibes.

Affordable Trip from Miami to Nassau in 2022

Day trips from Miami to the Bahamas are desirable because of the proximity (about 180 miles), and a quick 35-minute flight. Hit the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas and enjoy the island vibes as you sip a daiquiri, swim with the pigs, and chill out with the locals.

It’s not so much the affordable part that makes this difficult, but rather the convenience part. Of course, it’s doable, and you can pay around $200 for a round trip flight, but once you incorporate airport waiting time, Covid Testing, etc., it becomes not worth it to do a day trip.

The best way to experience the Bahamas at an affordable is to book a 1-night stay in Nassau. You can find Airbnb and hotels for $150 / night, check out my Affordable Beach Rentals in Nassau blog post.  Round trip flights from Miami are about $200 round trip on Jetblue , Bahamasair , American Airlines , Silver Airways , and Frontier . If you can stay one night you can have much more time to explore. My hotel suggestions are Compass Point or Orange Hill .

What to do in the Bahamas?

The Bahamas, stretching over 760 miles and containing over 700 Islands & Cays, offers many beautiful sights and activities. From blue holes to sandbanks, swimming with sharks and pigs, there are so many exciting and life-changing experiences to be had in the Bahamas.

Interacting with tourists daily, I have had hundreds of people tell me that some of these experiences were the “best days of their lives” …their words, not mine! I couldn’t agree more with that statement, and you will forever remember the Bahamas after doing some of these experiences. Check out my Bahamas Bucket List Guide for the 10 best things to do in the Bahamas.

Some of my Favorite things to do in Nassau are a Rose Island Half Day Excursion, exploring and chilling at Love Beach, snorkeling the underwater Atlas Statues at Clifton Pier, enjoying a Daquiri at the Daq Shack, and swinging into Bon Vivants for a delicious coffee!

Additionally, if you are just in town for a few days, you should check out my guides Best Things to Do in Nassau, Bahamas and Best Beaches in Nassau, Bahamas . These are affordable, maybe even free activities to do while visiting Nassau.

Pig Beach for a Day Trip from Miami

Can you do Pig Beach on a day trip from Miami? As mentioned previously, planning a day trip from Miami will be quite tight on time and I suggest staying for at least one night in Nassau. There are two options for pigs in Nassau. One is Da Pig Village , they offer a great pig beach tour service and you will get to swim with the pigs and enjoy a beautiful beach.

Your second option is to book a tour to Rose Island with Float Your Boat Bahamas. We offer a half-day excursion with the option to go to Rose Island Pig Beach. This is a fantastic day and if you spend your money on anything in the Bahamas this should be it. This is a private boat experience for just you and your group, we offer transportation, and our captains are locals with the best knowledge.

Our Rose Island Pig Beach Tour includes swimming with the turtles, snorkeling beautiful reefs, swimming with the Rose Island pigs, and exploring the beautiful untouched beaches of Rose Island. This is a day to remember! Usually, about 4 hours and the cost starts at $750. Contact us today to get more info!

Is the Bahamas expensive?

The Bahamas is on definitely the higher end of things when it comes to cost and Caribbean islands. Everything is imported and therefore more expensive than in the U.S and other places. Food is one of the most expensive things you will experience when traveling to The Bahamas. You can expect to pay double the price for both groceries and eating out.

You can find some rentals for relatively comparable prices. The Bahamas is a destination for tourists therefore we have high prices here as people are willing to pay the price. Excursions, activities, etc. will all cost about $100 per person minimum.

Transportation in The Bahamas

Once you arrive in The Bahamas, the best way to get around, especially on a time crunch would be to rent a car. There are many car rental places that start around $50 per day. You will be required to pay a $200 refundable deposit and required to fill the gas tank up when you drop off the car.

We have buses and taxis as well, but the buses are inconsistent, and taxis are super expensive. If you are coming on a time crunch, there is no better and more affordable option than renting a car. We do not have services like Uber and Lyft in the Bahamas.

What paperwork will you need for a trip to the airport to go to The Bahamas?

To enter the Bahamas, you will need an approved travel health visa and either a negative antigen test (if vaccinated) or negative PCR test (if unvaccinated) within 3 days of your travel date. Day 0 is the day you take your test. You will need to upload your test results to the travel visa sight. Upon approval, you will be prompted to pay $40. Once you make the payment you will receive your approved travel health visa and will be able to travel to the Bahamas. You will be required to show both your test and your travel visa to an agent at the airline prior to your departure as well as the customs agent when you land in the Bahamas.

Additionally, when you return to the U.S., you will have to take an antigen test within 24 hours of your departure. The U.S requires you to fill out an attestation form and upload your results prior to your departure.  

How and where to take the COVID test for The Bahamas

There are testing sites all over The Bahamas, they are easy to access and have reputable testing. You will want to ensure the sites are open prior to going, specifically on Holidays & Sundays. My two recommended testing places are Eden Well & Access Medical.

The Bahamas is a fantastic place to visit, especially if you are traveling from Florida. It is so close and will be an amazing quick trip for you to experience. The more time you have the better, day trips are doable but not recommended. Come stay for a while and enjoy all the best things the Bahamas has to offer, you won’t be disappointed in your choice!

Author:  Float Your Boat Bahamas

Float Your Boat Bahamas is your vacation planning partner for the best tours and excursions when visiting The Bahamas. We will book the perfect private excursions for you and your group. Swim with the pigs in Exuma, snorkel to the magnificent underwater statues in Nassau, swim with stingrays and sharks in the bluest waters you've ever seen. As Bahamian natives, we're also happy to offer local travel tips for all of the 700 Islands in The Bahamas. We can recommend the best restaurants, hotels & resorts, shopping, and other attractions. We invite you to reach out today at [email protected] or call 310.251.7596.

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Delta Adds Another Route to The Bahamas From This Major U.S. Airport

The airline will launch flights from Miami directly to the capital of The Bahamas this fall for the first time.

Delta Air Lines will launch flights from Miami directly to the capital of The Bahamas this fall for the first time, making it easier to reach the popular island destination as the weather gets colder.

The new route, which will launch on Nov. 5, will operate daily on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, according to The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism . The flight will travel from Miami International Airport to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. 

The route will mark the first time Delta has flown direct from Miami to the capital of Nassau, the tourism board noted.

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“This move is another demonstration of the incredible demand for the destination and the reward of our efforts to strengthen partnerships to increase stopover visitors to our shores,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation Chester Cooper said in a statement. "The route will help satisfy that demand and it will also help Bahamians get to and from Florida easier."

The new route will be in addition to Delta’s current winter service to Nassau from Atlanta, Boston, and both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport .

A representative for Delta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Travel + Leisure .

Delta isn’t alone in adding service to The Bahamas this fall. JetBlue will similarly launch new flights to Nassau from Los Angeles on Nov. 4, marking its first nonstop service from the West Coast to Nassau. JetBlue currently flies to the island from seven other U.S. cities, including from Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and New York.

Travelers who do head to Nassau for a fall or winter escape will love how easy it is to fly back to the U.S. since the Lynden Pindling International Airport offers preclearance, allowing travelers to go through U.S. customs before boarding their flight, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Last year, the Transportation Security Administration also opened its first-ever TSA PreCheck location outside of the U.S. at the airport there.

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The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nassau to Miami flight route.

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oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nassau and Miami.

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The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nassau to Miami are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $262 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $259 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nassau to Miami?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Miami with an airline and back to Nassau with another airline. Booking your flights between Nassau and MIA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nassau to Miami

• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $257 or less round-trip.
• Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) is 8 miles from Nassau. It is a hub for Western Air, Bahamasair, and Pineapple Air. Miami International Airport (MIA) is located about 8 miles northwest of Miami’s downtown. It is a hub for 21 Air, American Airlines, and Atlas Air. Additionally, it serves as a focus city for air travel companies such as Frontier, Avianca, LATAM, and Spirit Airlines.
• Arrive at NAS at least 2 hours ahead of your departure time. This will ensure you have enough time to check in and clear the security checks. If you arrive as early as suggested, you’ll have enough time to walk around the airport and spot its attractions.
• All the airlines that offer flights from Nassau to Miami provide assisted travel services. As a policy, they all require that limited mobility travelers in need of the said services reach out to them in advance. If you have limited mobility, you can receive the assisted travel services you require, provided you inform the airline you plan to travel with of the services in advance.
• At MIA, you can privately breastfeed your baby with ease, as this airport features nursing suites equipped with fold-down tables, benches, and power outlets. The nursing suites are near gates D20, D36, E7, E21, F6, G4, and H4.
• In case you have some tourism queries you’d like answered at MIA, you should head to the airport’s main Tourism Information Counter. At this counter, located on level 2 of Concourse E, you’ll get all the tourism information you need, given that it features well-informed staff.

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Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

Flight was delayed an no one make an announcement about it., they only have Coca Cola and nothing else., the food that was served was cold… very bad experience and service

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

The experience was good and the flight departed on time and landed early

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

Safe and on time were the positives. The plane wasn't cleaned before boarding, there was garbage and food on the floor and in the seat pocket. The TV screen was small and the picture fuzzy, audio quality was poor. Seatbelt was fraying and seat did not recline properly. No charging ports near the seats,

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

Nothing. Jet Blue is a great choice for me And I’m going to miss flying with them Since I travel to Lima Peru very often 😞😞😞

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Not sure why planes don't just board back passengers first.. also wifi connection could be beneficial and keeps passengers occupied

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

The plane smelled bad, the temperature in the plane was over 75 with times over 80. Jet blue tried to mask the smell of armpits married with butt. Overall mediocre. Crew was nice

We were redirected to a near by city due to weather and had to stay in the aircraft before flying to the original destination's airport. The whole delay added 3+ hours and were were not offered any snacks or water.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

They ocer booked the connecting flight. My bags took a long time to come out, nevertheless I got to the gate in time to board, but they have given my seat to another passenger. They were aware I was connecting from another flight that was a little late, but they did not care. The customer representatives were rude. A horrible experience.

A disaster, I lost my connection due to overcrowding at the Miami airport, having a 3-hour layover and the airline did nothing to reboard me on time and I had to sleep on the floor for 18 hours.

The flight was 90 minutes long and the stewardesses were extremely slow. I was in row 16 and they did not serve us drinks until we were descending for landing in a 90 minute flight. Unacceptably slow and at least 10 rows (20 to 31) did not receive any drinks or snacks for the entire duration of the flight because of the slowness of the stewardesses. There is no rationale to delay beverage service to brew coffee for a flight at six p m.

Flight was delayed three hours waiting for the flight crew, even though the plane was at the gate for the scheduled departure

It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

Seats in coach aren't padded enough for a 6 hour flight

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Going the plane was late and then Bahamas Air chartered another plane to take the passengers to San Salvador.

4 hour delay Noisy passengers Tight seats Missed connecting flight in Ft. Lauderdale

We were scheduled to travel at 12pm. The flight got delayed with no updates until 11:30am. They advised that we will receive an update at 1pm. However, the flight was then delayed until 6pm with no clear indication as to if that was the departure time. It was NOT! They decided to combine two of their scheduled flights into one due to the smaller number of passengers. If you do not wish to be inconvenienced, “STAY AWAY FROM THIS AIRLINE”!!!!!!They do have a track record of this!

Flight was delayed more than 2 hours in departure. Boarding was lengthy and passengers were very rude. I waited on the plane for almost an hour once boarded and it was very hot. The passenger next to me was clearly I’ll: coughing and sneezing the entire flight.

Very courteous staff at the gate and excellent assistance with my needs as a handicapped person on board. The flight itself was uncomfortable, with tight seating and seats they don’t recline, so be aware. The aircraft itself is old and worn, and it shook a lot and made a lot of noise, especially upon takeoff and at landing. But, hey it’s a short flight and it got me back home to Florida safely, so….

I feel that I was scammed by BahamasAir. Both on flights 202 and 207, to and from Nassau - Fort Lauderdale June 2, June 6. I paid for 2 full size bags and selected seats. On both flights they told me I had not paid for luggage or seats. I was charged $100 extra each way without seat assignment. BahamasAir does not participate in TSA Pre Check. Even if you have it you cannot use it. Instead endure long lines because BahamasAir will not pay their share of PreCheck.

Booked thru you. Paid and was supposed to have 1 checked bag and seat 3 C; with the same for my wife sitting on the opposite side of the aisle in 3D. At airport we had to pay $ 25 each for 1 bag each.. we’d were given seats inn row 17

Boarding process was smooth and easy. The crew was friendly and communicable and transparent about the delay at the landing destination.

Flight was delayed 7hours due to multiple planes having mechanical issues.

Nothing to add! I will definately use your website again. Thank you

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10 Airlines That Fly Nonstop To The Bahamian Islands

• Spirit Airlines now offers expanded non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas, with prices usually under $100 per passenger. They often drop prices before a flight.
• American Airlines offers 11 non-stop flights to Nassau from various US cities, including Dallas, Miami, and Washington, DC. The flight from Dallas-Fort Worth takes about three hours.
• JetBlue Airways has seven non-stop flights to Nassau from major US cities like Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando. Travelers should check rates to ensure a good deal.

The Bahamas are famous for their beautiful white sand beaches and plenty of outdoor adventures, although those adventures are sometimes interrupted by hurricane season . Several airlines have launched non-stop flying places to this paradise of an island on Earth during every season. Many non-stop airlines have direct flights to Nassau Lynden Pindling International, Bahamas, whether travelers are booking from New York, Florida , or anywhere else.

Though the Bahamas are a conveniently located vacation destination, that doesn't mean the flights are always short or easy. For those who are ready to relax on sandy beaches, here are the airlines that fly non-stop to the Bahamas, so travelers can arrive sooner and relax more.

UPDATE: 2023/09/29 17:11 EST BY NOAH STAATS

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This article has been refreshed with new data surrounding direct, non-stop flights to the Bahamas, including a new airline. There's no time like NOW to see this stunning set of islands. Whether someone wants a cheap flight via Spirit, an upscale American or Delta Airlines flight, or something in between, there are many choices for non-stop flights to the islands!

Spirit Airlines

• Spirit now flies two non-stop itineraries to the Bahamas.

Although they don't have the best reputation, Spirit Airlines has announced expanded non-stop schedules to the Bahamas from its Fort Lauderdale hub. There are now two itineraries allowing for non-stop flights from Florida to the Bahamas, usually costing under $100 per passenger. This airline historically drops prices in the days leading up to a flight, so that could be one way to save some extra money when traveling to the Bahamas.

Most of us wouldn't take the risk, but if tourists don't mind a stand-by situation in Fort Lauderdale, more power to them!

American Airlines

• American Airlines offers many non-stop flights to the Bahamas, especially with 11 coming to Nassau.

American Airlines offers multiple non-stop flights to Nassau Airport, Bahama Island. A total of 11 non-stop and direct flights from the original destination airport to Nassau.

They offer flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, Miami International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Washington, DC International Airport. Flight times will vary, but American Airlines' nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth takes just about three hours to arrive in Nassau.

JetBlue Airways

• JetBlue offers seven non-stop flights from major US cities to Nassau Airport.

There are 7 non-stop flights served by JetBlue Airways. These flights vary from Boston, Fort Lauderdale, JFK, and Orlando airports to reach Nassau Airport.

The originating airports include Boston Logan International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Orlando International Airport.

JetBlue may have a reputation for being one of the cheapest airlines , but travelers should check rates to ensure they're getting a good deal.

Related: These Are The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches In Nassau, Bahamas

• Bahamasair is the only native airline from the islands offering non-stop flights.

The only native airline from the Bahamian Islands is Bahamasair. This airline has become a mainstay to book a flight directly from the USA to Nassau Airport. There's also the option of a weekly nonstop flight from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO).

Other flights depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International, Miami International Airport, and Orlando International Airport.

United Airlines

• United Airlines offers one direct flight from Newark to Nassau.

United Airlines offers one direct flight to the Bahamas, from the Newark Liberty International Airport to Nassau International. A nonstop flight takes about three and a half hours; flights with stops included can take as long as 20 hours. Be sure to check baggage information before booking; prices vary by itinerary and destination.

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Delta Airlines

• Delta is the only carrier offering non-stop flights to the Bahamas from Atlanta and Boston.

Delta Airlines is the only airline that serves nonstop flights from Atlanta Airport, Georgia, and Boston Airports that arrive in various airports in the Bahamas. Travelers can depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, or John F. Kennedy International Airport. A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Nassau takes just over two hours.

Silver Airways

• Silver Airways flies non-stop to the Bahamas out of Florida.

With Silver Airways, travelers can depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International or Tampa Florida Airport to get to Nassau. A nonstop flight takes right around an hour.

For those who plan to arrive in Nassau, check out Airbnbs to stay there . Related: Here Are The 12 Most Affordable Airlines in 2022

Southwest Airlines

• Southwest Airlines offers a single non-stop to the Bahamas out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Southwest Airlines only serves one non-stop flight and one departure airport. However, it can be a reliable airline for booking flights during the daytime rush hour. Southwest is also known as the largest low-cost carrier in the world, so it's possible for travelers to find cheaper flights with this airline.

Southwest's flight option departs from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International and goes to Nassau International Airport; a nonstop flight takes roughly an hour and ten minutes.

Tropic Ocean Airways

• Tropic Ocean Airways offers multiple non-stops to Nassau, mainly out of Florida.

Tropic Ocean Airways is an airline that connects multiple tropical destinations such as Florida and The Bahamas. Travelers can depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and arrive at Nassau International, Bahamas, Bimini, Bahamas, or Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas. For the most affordable trip possible, plan to check out the Bahamas during December ; flights are often cheaper in the off-season, as are accommodations, excursions, and more.

• As of current, Frontier Airlines offers a single flight to the Bahamas from Atlanta, Georgia.

Frontier Airlines offers low-cost flights to the Bahamas. One option is to fly from Atlanta, Georgia, to Nassau; the nonstop flight takes just over two hours.

British Airways

• For UK and European travelers, British Airways offers non-stop flights from London to Nassau.

For travelers departing from non-US locations, like the United Kingdom, British Airways offers options. Though it's not a short flight by any means, travelers can hop on a plane with British Airways from London and be in Nassau about nine hours later.

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Travel | travel: there’s more to nassau in the bahamas than a nice beach.

But there’s much more to Nassau that is not Atlantis. The island nation off Florida’s east coast has a long and rich history that is often overlooked by tourists eager to hit the beach. Cultural and historical sites around Nassau offer a glimpse into the small Caribbean nation with a colonial past whose local people — the descendants of slaves — have kept their own traditions alive.

Tourism is the main industry in the Bahamas, an archipelago of nearly 700 islands — all but about 30 of them uninhabited — and former British colony. Boating, scuba diving and water sports are popular activities throughout the islands. You can also tour a pineapple farm on Eleuthera, visit a historic red and white striped lighthouse built in the 1860s on The Abacos, or rent a house and hit the beach every day. Fried conch fritters and hot conch chowder are local specialties made with the meat of the Queen conch shell.

My husband and I took a short cruise to the Bahamas in early April, departing from Miami with stops in Key West and Nassau. In Nassau, we took a city tour in a large, open Jeep accommodating eight guests to discover the island’s past. Our first stop was at the Queen’s Staircase, also referred to as the 66 steps. This landmark was carved out of solid limestone rock by about 600 hundred slaves between 1793 and 1794 to provide a direct route from Fort Fincastle, which is located on the island’s highest point, to the lower city. The steps honor Queen Victoria, the Britain monarch who reigned from 1837 to 1901 and who abolished slavery in the British colonies. We walked down the steps and marveled at the difficult effort it must have taken to carve this monument out of the limestone using only hand tools.

In the late 1700s, Europeans vied for control of the Caribbean. The British colonized the Bahamas. Fearing an invasion by other European nations as well as pirate attacks, they built forts Fincastle, Montagu and Charlotte, all of which remain standing today. We toured Fort Charlotte, the largest of the three forts. It’s surrounded by an empty moat and is located on a bluff overlooking the harbor and cruise port. We strolled over the drawbridge, explored the claustrophobic underground passageways and store rooms, and photographed the cannons that were never fired. Fort Charlotte was built in 1789 by Lord Dunmore and named after the wife of King George III. There’s also a dungeon and ramparts. The other two forts in Nassau also are open to the public.

Another noteworthy stop on our tour was the Educulture Junkanoo Museum, a bright yellow little house filled with costumes from the annual Bahamian festivals called Junkanoo. Think Mardi Gras — large, homemade costumes fashioned from paper and cardboard and adorned with sequins, worn by dancers beating drums and shaking cowbells during boisterous parades through the town, with costumes being judged along the parade route. The staff gave a delightful presentation, and we enjoyed learning about this unique Bahamian tradition.

The museum’s website explains Junkanoo this way: “What once began as a temporary celebration of freedom for slaves who were given three days off for Christmas, soon blossomed into an exuberant, colorful parade called Junkanoo. … The Educulture Junkanoo Museum is the brainchild of Arlene Nash Ferguson, an expert on Bahamian culture and traditions. Having participated in Junkanoo parades from the age of four, and having served on the National Junkanoo Committee for 24 years, she wanted to honor the traditions of her heritage.”

Nash established the Educulture Junkanoo Museum in her childhood home, where visitors can see colorful costumes and learn how they’re made. “Staged from room to room in their repurposed home, the museum’s exhibits depict an informative and interesting history of Junkanoo and the Bahamas, featuring costume pieces, traditional fabrics, music, and more. The Educulture Junkanoo Museum also offers a memorable interactive experience where you can make colorful masks, dance to Bahamian music, and maybe even meet a Junkanoo queen,” the website says.

Finally, we visited the John Watling Distillery, located in the elegant Buena Vista Estate built in 1789 and featured in the James Bond Film “Casino Royale.” Since 2013, the estate overlooking the harbor has been home to a hand-crafted rum distillery where workers do all the bottling and labeling by hand. The distillery is named for Watling, a 17th century privateer often called “the Gentlemen Pirate.”

Historic photos show the mansion’s colorful past. It has served as a home for local wealthy and prominent Colonial government officials, a Colonial government building, and in more modern times a restaurant and hotel frequented by royals, politicians and celebrities. Rum has long been a part of life and culture in the Bahamas (like other Caribbean islands), where rum was distilled from sugar cane and smuggled into the United States during Prohibition. After the tour, we visited the distillery tavern. (No way were we leaving the famous distillery without trying the local product.) I enjoyed a refreshing and delicious Piña Colada while my husband savored a fruity rum punch, both made with the distillery’s signature amber rum.

As for Key West, we’ve been there previously and love this charming historic town. A great way to experience Key West in one day is on the Conch Tour Train, which hits all the interesting places. The driver discusses Key West’s colorful past, including the history of writer Ernest Hemingway and President Harry S. Truman on the island, the ship salvage “wreckers,” and Henry Flagler’s infamous railroad to the Keys that was wiped out by a hurricane in 1935.

Or, you can walk, rent a golf cart or taxi to any of the many historic places and museums to including the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens; the Custom House, an art and history museum; Hemingway’s home; Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park; the Harry S. Truman Little White House; the Key West Aquarium; the Butterfly & Nature Conservatory; the Lighthouse Museum; and the Shipwreck Treasures Museum, among others. For shopping and dining, Mallory Square boasts many unique open-air shops and you can stroll the infamous Duval Street, where Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville store sells fun merchandise.

Key West and the Bahamas are easily reached by cruise ship or by flying into Tampa or Miami and catching a connecting flight. For history buffs, a city tour in Nassau is a must.

You can still stay at Atlantis and enjoy the beach.

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Starfish Lagoon is the family-friendly area for Carnival Cruise Line's new Celebration Key destination in the Bahamas opening in 2025. It will feature the Flash Flamingo and blue Mach III Marlin water slides. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

Starfish Lagoon is the family-friendly zone for Carnival Cruise Line's new Celebration Key destination in the Bahamas opening in 2025. It's located on one of the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean and Bahamas. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

Guppy Grotto splash pad is a kid-friendly play area in Starfish Lagoon, the family-friendly zone for Carnival Cruise Line's new Celebration Key destination in the Bahamas opening in 2025. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

Starfish Lagoon is the family-friendly area for Carnival Cruise Line's new Celebration Key destination in the Bahamas opening in 2025. It will feature AquaBanas, floating cabanas available for rent. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

Starfish Lagoon is the family-friendly area for Carnival Cruise Line's new Celebration Key destination in the Bahamas opening in 2025. The Sports Court includes volleyball, basketball and pickleball courts adjacent to the Game Pavilion with foosball, ping pong and corn hole among other games. (Courtesy/Carnival Cruise Line)

Dubbed Starfish Lagoon, the zone is the fourth of five to be unveiled by the cruise line ahead of the resort’s opening on Grand Bahama Island next July. The line plans more than 500 visits among 18 of the line’s ships from Florida ports Port Canaveral, PortMiami, Tampa and Jacksonville as well as six other U.S. ports.

One highlight will be the 10-story Suncastle structure that will be home to two 350-foot-long water slides named after the Bahamas’ national bird and fish: the pink Flash Flamingo and blue Mach III Marlin. The pair offer riders the option to race one another down through a twisting path amid flashing lights and colors into a photo finish splashdown.

For the younger set, there will be the Guppy Grotto splash pad themed to coral reefs with a 2-foot-deep wading pool, water toys, dump bucket and other interactive features. Parents can keep watch from a shaded area while also having access to an adjacent ice cream shop.

The area is also centered on one of the largest freshwater lagoons built in either the Caribbean or Bahamas, and for an extra cost, families can rent one of 12 floating AquaBanas, floating cabanas with room for eight, located around a peninsula with a dedicated bar. The line has land-based cabanas and daybeds as well.

The lagoon and its stretch of beach also will be home to kayak and paddleboard rentals.

For the active set, there’s a game pavilion with table games including foosball, pingpong and corn hole and the sports court area with volleyball, basketball and pickleball among its offerings.

Adults will have their own swim-up bar while lounging options will include hammocks adjacent the the Suncastle, and all along the beach will be sun loungers and umbrellas.

Food options will include restaurants, snack and bar shacks as well as Bahamian food trucks.

“At Carnival, we carry more children than any other cruise line, so we’ve designed Starfish Lagoon specifically for family fun,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy in a press release.  “Toddlers, teens and adults alike will find their own piece of paradise whether it be racing down one of the water slides, playing a round of pickleball or relaxing on our floating AquaBanas.”

The previously announced sections, which the line calls portals, include the welcome area Paradise Plaza, adult-friendly area Calypso Lagoon and the shopping district Lokono Cove. Details on the final portal, an adults-only area, will be revealed later. Future expansion will build beyond the five portals including the construction of a water park.

The 369-acre site less than 20 miles east of Freeport that’s the largest port construction project in the line’s history will be the first dedicated to Carnival Cruise Line, although Carnival ships have used sister line destinations Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay for years.

The port of call will open with one dock capable of handling its largest ships, the 6,000-passenger Excel class, including Port Canaveral-based Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration out of Miami.

The line announced this year a $100 million plan to expand that with a second dock so that it could handle up to four such ships beginning in 2026. That expansion, which grows the line’s investment to $600 million so far, means it expects nearly 4 million passengers to visit the site annually by 2028, an average of 11,000 visitors every day.

Other U.S. ports visiting the new site are Galveston, Texas; Baltimore; Norfolk, Virginia; Mobile, Alabama, Charleston, S.C. and New Orleans.

Disney pitches authenticity for new Bahamas cruise destination Lookout Cay

Carnival’s plans are just one of many new Bahamas destinations opening around the island nation in the coming years. This summer will see the debut of Disney’s new 900-acre destination Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera while Royal Caribbean has broken ground on what will become the 17-acre Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau.

These augment the existing private Bahamas destinations such as Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay, Disney’s Castaway Cay, Virgin Voyages’ Bimini Beach Club and MSC Cruises’ Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve as well as Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay.

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