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ULTIMATE Bahamas day escape to Bimini or Freeport by ferry

Fort Lauderdale, USA

Bahamas Ferry Day Trip from Miami with Transport

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Overview

Stamp another country into your passport without boarding a plane thanks to this Bahamas day trip launching from Miami. You’ll cruise over to Bimini Island from Port Everglades with a guaranteed seat on the ferry. Enjoy a full bar, snack bar, and duty-free shop on board while you sail then spend the afternoon lounging on the island. Your round-trip transportation will bring you back to Miami’s port within a few hours, offering you an effortless international day trip.

Bring your passport for access to Bimini Island, Bahamas
Relax on the ferry with a guaranteed seat, full bar, and duty-free shop
Explore the tropical island or spend your afternoon lounging on the beach
This roundtrip experience is available from some hotels

What's Included

Round-trip ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama Island
Guaranteed seat on ferry
an afternoon of ca. 5-6 hours on the island
All port fees and taxes
ca. 2-3 hour ferry crossing each way

Activities on the Island are excluded
hotel transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Port Everglades Midport Garage, 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Start time

06:00 AM

Drop-off point

Port Everglades Midport Garage, 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

What To Expect

Start your day trip to Bimini Island in the Bahamas by boarding your ferry at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Relax on your pre-booked ferry seat for the 2-hour journey and cruise in comfort with a full bar and duty-free shop onboard.

Upon arrival, use your passport for access to Bimini Island, where you can explore, relax on the beach, or opt for various activities such as a DJ-hosted pool party, swimming with stingrays, or a snorkel tour (additional charges apply).

The round-trip experience concludes in the evening, providing a seamless international day trip with convenient transportation back to your original departure point.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Valid passports are mandatory for the Bahamas, your trip will not be guaranteed if you do not have a valid passport. You must provide the following at the time of booking: hotel location, all traveler names, nationalities, passport numbers, dates of birth and expiration date of passports
Certain citizens from non-EU & non-US/Canadian countries might require Bahamian visa, please check with your local Bahamian embassy on line
Longer than expected wait times at Bahamas & US Immigration entry points are possible due to global staff shortages
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 299 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Robin_T

We loved this experience. A day in paradise. Firstly the transfer was seemless, collected at 6:30am. Straight to the boat. Checked in no issue. Boat was busy but comfortable. Arrived around 11:30am to a paradise island. Stunning views and beaches. We paid extra 40 dollars each for the beach club which I would recommend. There was so many places to sit and was peaceful. The dj was brilliant and we loved the clear blue sea, white sand beach and stunning pools. Shuttle back was easy. Straight onto the boat. The worst part of the whole day was a needless wait at passport control on our return. But I would 100% do this again. Like I say the beach club is worth it. What a day. It was like being in a paradise brochure.

Reviews

3.0

47 reviews

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Norlyne_C, May 2024

Perfect to enjoy with your famille. Good music ! Good vibes ! I highly recommand it to everyone and more.

Our trip

Rosalind_H, Jun 2023

This was our first day trip. We were on vacation from Texas. The ride was nice each way. We were given plenty of time to enjoy the Island. I never imagined a day trip to the Bahamas.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hi there: Thank you for your fantastic review, we are glad you enjoyed the tour. Best regards, Vincent

Enjoyed Bimini

SHERIFF_I, Jun 2023

Getting soaked while driving the go cart in Bimini, Bahamas. Unfortunately, the only negative was the transportation back to hotel was very late and we had to pay for taxi.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your awesome review, we are glad you enjoyed the island. Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay at US Customs and Border Patrol due to nationwide staff shortages. Best regards, Vincent

Amazing day trip to paradise.

Robin_T, May 2023

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Robin: Thank you for your kind words, it always makes our day if we can make our guests this happy ! Best regards, Vincent

A must do!!!!

Virginia_J, Apr 2023

It was a beautiful experience for my husband and I. The ride to and from was great and the island was filled with beautiful people and energy.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Virginia, Thank you for your awesome review, we are glad you enjoyed the tour. Best regards, Vincent

Breathtaking!!!!

Enel_C, Feb 2023

The water was breathtaking!!! The ride over was comfortable and the view of the sunset was priceless.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks, Enel, for your fantastic review, we are glad you enjoyed the trip. Best regards, Vincent

A Great Day, but Long Night in Bimini

Chisha_C, Dec 2022

Despite an early morning to meet the shuttle to the ferry, we were excited. The ferry took off later than scheduled, but this was announced and eventually we were at sea. Unfortunately, the bottom cafeteria was under staffed which led to a 30-40 min wait in line. The rest was smooth sailing. The day in Bimini was fun. I highly recommend renting a golf cart to get around and see the island and meet the nicest people. We were aware the return trip would be at night, but the boat was delayed. Boarding was supposed at 7pm which ended up being 11pm. Understandably delays do happen, but there was no communication short of passengers sharing what they could with each other from what we could hear. Disappointed no apologies, explanation or consolation was given. After clearing customs State side, we had another hour wait in the shuttle waiting for all the passengers. There should be more options especially with the ferry delay. Staying on the positive side, despite the disappointing ending, it was a great excursion. The Bimini crew and the Ferry crew were friendly and professional.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you for your fantastic 4-star review ! Best regards, Vincent

No pick up

Jarrett_H, Mar 2020

I didnt even go. Tried to call a few days after booking to set up a pick up time and location. Told to wait until the day before which was odd to start. Called the day before to schedule pick up and was told I would have to get to fort Lauderdale myself no pick up. Asked for a refund but because it was less than 24 hours now because of just finding out the day before so told no. Would rate this a zero if I could. I would recomend taking this off your site. Makes you look bad to offer from a company like this

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Dear Jarrett, we are very sorry you decided at the last minute not to take the tour. You missed a great day in the Bahamas ! We have issued a full refund to you out of courtesy.

It was the worst trip in my life.

Mila_a, Jul 2019

I don't understand why it callca a trip.as nothing includes i would call it transportation with hotel pick up .all trip was about swimming pigs and in the end they tald us on boat that it canceled.so I think it should be mentioned as well that it can happen.there is nothing to do in that may not nice at all.water sports which was over priced.

Absolutely disappointing and borderline fraudulent.

Elizbeth_B, Jul 2019

I am completely disappointed at the lack of hospitality, communication, organization, and class this website and the local tour operators have demonstrated.

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Mario, we are very sorry that you missed our pick-up on July 13 and were unable to join the tour. We did offer you out of courtesy to take the tour the next day but we never heard back from you.

terrible organization

Marc_M, Jun 2019

The trip was split into three parts that didn't seem to communicate to each other. We paid for the cheaper trip that didn't include the "swim with pigs" but claimed to have all inclusive. First we were transported to the port via bus, received multiple paper bracelets without knowing what they were for. None of the people that brought us there joined us on the ferry trip, so we were "delivered" to completely different crew. Then there were two barely understandable broadcasts made on the ferry which told us that we had to get our tickets from a little kiosk on the ship. These in turn were used by another travel company to determine which beach we paid for and we got transported there by bus. The bus then just dropped us off and returned four hours later, leaving us at a beach that had two "tourist attractions"; a restaurant and a little resort that you have to pay additional 5$ for. Since we came from the US, we didn't have any cash with us and thus were unable to pay the entrance fee, even though we wanted to. There was no ATM at the whole beach and the restaurant, while accepting credit card payment, refused to let us "buy cash" from them. So we were stranded at a beach, ate in the restaurant and waited for the bus to pick us up again. There was no personnel from the travel agency that felt responsible for the whole thing. I cannot recommend this trip by any means.

Response from Host, Jul 2019

We are so sorry you decided not to join us for the Pig Beach visit or the free trip including beach day pass at Lucaya. You are absolutely right that credit card payments in the Bahamas are not as common as in the US. It's always a good idea to bring some extra cash to the Bahamas. Thanks so much for the feedback.

Not worth it!!! It was highly...

Cimen T, Aug 2018

Not worth it!!! It was highly expensive. First I had to pay for the trip with the boat about 153 Euros. Then I had to pay again 65 for the trip to the beach with the pigs. You even dont get a free glas of water at the beach. The photo shown with the pigs is not the beach where we were taken. I would not recommend it.

One day nightmare

Pablo_A, Jul 2018

Just don’t do it. You’llwais You time. Stay in Miami and enjoy your day. Early wake up, 3.5 hours to and 3.5 hrs in the ferry plus shuttle, transportation. You’ll spend 10 hours in transit to stay only a couple of hours at a beach. Plus you will have to pay to enter a beach. Think twice.

The boat VIP seats, snack and the...

Cornelia B, Apr 2018

The boat VIP seats, snack and the Paradise cove experience was exiting and unique. The bad part was the duty free closed on Sunday, so I was not able to purchase the beach towel I wanted.

Took longer than expected, wasn't...

Madhu S, Apr 2017

Took longer than expected, wasn't really organised at all. Where the bus stops, walk 10 mins to a free beach, otherwise you may be asked to pay

DOOON'T DOO IT. You only get to...

Mirjam I, Jan 2017

DOOON'T DOO IT. You only get to spend like a maximum of 2,5 to 3 hours at the Bahamas. That's not worth the money!!!!!

Not a lot to see when get there. A...

Robyn C, Oct 2016

Not a lot to see when get there. A very long day. No quick cat boat trip is offered. It is all ferry now and takes over 3 hours for the trip. There is no outside seating on the ferry. Can only stand out the back, then you get fumes from the ferry engines. Only a small community with shops geared for the tourist only and expensive. Also 20 minute bus ride from port to the town centre which cost extra 10. Could spend your day better elsewhere.

This tour was a waste of money. Very...

Kimberly_M, Jul 2016

This tour was a waste of money. Very unorganized between the time you have to check-in, go thru customs officials, board the boat you waste a total of 3 hours of being in the Bahamas. If you can fly to the Bahamas on a day trip I recommend it. Otherwise you will actually only spend four to enjoy.

The Baleria cruise and...

Gregory B, Jun 2016

The Baleria cruise and accommodations themselves were fine, though departure from the boat once arriving and departing was excessive. Only there for a day cruise which is too short. Only about 4.5 hours on the island. Would recommend overnight stay for future travelers.

I was disappointed that once the bus...

TAMMY_P, Jun 2016

I was disappointed that once the bus arrived we were charged an additional 10/person that was not previously disclosed. Then once we arrived to the Bahamas there was another charge for a day pass that the hotel we were told this was our destination.