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When it comes to ferries and boat trips, there are loads of options in Florida!
But one thing that most people don’t always realise is that it’s possible to go to the Bahamas with the ferry from Florida.
The nearest island is Bimini and it only takes 2 hours to get there from Fort Lauderdale with the express ferry. You can also get to Grand Bahama in 3 hours.
These trips can be booked with the operator directly (and therefore are more flexible) or can be booked as a day trip with a tour operator.
📍 Quick Info
| 🛥️ Operator | Baleària Caribbean |
| ⚓ Departure port | Port Everglades, Terminal 21 — 2021 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
| 🏝️ Destinations | Bimini (North Bimini) · Freeport (Grand Bahama) |
| ⏱️ Crossing time | ~2 hours to Bimini · ~3 hours to Freeport |
| 📅 Sailings | 6 to 16 per week, depending on the season |
| 💲 From price | Starting at $180 |
| 🛂 Documents | Valid passport required |
| 🚗 Cars | ❌ Not permitted — foot passengers only |
📋 Before You Sail
- 🛂 Passport is required, even for US citizens.
- ⏰ Arrive at least 2 hours before departure.
- 🌦️ Sailings are weather-dependent — crossings can be rescheduled in rough seas, so build in a buffer if you have a flight home.
- 🎫 Same-day returns are bookable for the Bimini route, which makes a day trip possible.
