2 Night Bimini Cruises

How long does it take to go from Miami to the Bahamas on a ferry?

With the high-speed ferry, it takes 4 hours to sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport, Bahamas.
Now, there is only 2 trip a week between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport (Grand Bahama Island).

It takes 2 hours to sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Bimini, Bahamas.

How to get to Bimini and Grand Bahama by ferry and what you need to know

New requirements effective in June 2020

No passenger will require a Bahamas health visa after June 19, 2022.

Every passenger who is completely immunized will no longer have to take a test.

Before going to The Bahamas, anyone over the age of 2 who hasn’t been vaccinated will have to get either a negative RT-PCR test or a rapid antigen test that was taken no more than three days (72 hours) before travel and show the negative test results at check-in.

On the day of travel, passengers will need to bring the results of their COVID test and/or proof of their vaccinations (the original card). The government of the Bahamas has to ask for this. If you don’t have the right travel documents, you might not be allowed to leave.

Children under the age of 2 don’t have to take the tests.

*At the moment, you don’t need a COVID test or vaccination to enter Florida by ferry.

May 31, 2022: Latest update from the Bahamian government about people taking the day trip from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas (both Bimini and Grand Bahama). People who only stay in the Bahamas for one day don’t have to show a health visa when they arrive at the port, but they do have to show a negative result from a rapid antigen test.

All other passengers who stay in the Bahamas for at least one night must show their health visa when they arrive in the country.

As of May, the Bahamian government will no longer require Balearia Caribbean passengers on a one-day trip to either Bimini or Grand Bahama to have a health visa. However, they will still need a negative RAPID test.

With this new plan from the permanent secretary of the Bahamas government, more people will be able to take a one-day trip to either Bimini or Grand Bahama or to the United States.

Balearia Caribbean told us on May 23 that this new rule will apply to all passengers traveling between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini and Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama, in both directions.

Notice that Balearia Caribbean continues to apply all health visa requirements to passengers who spend at least one night in the Bahamas or Florida.

Describe what you need to do to visit Bimini, Grand Bahama, and the other islands of the Bahamas, depending on your vaccination status. The travel requirements have been updated. There are rules about how to get into the Bahamas.

The health situation in the Bahamas or the United States could cause these rules and responsibilities to change. Please go to the websites of the US Ministry of Health, the Bahamas Ministry of Health, or the Balearia Caribbean Ministry of Health to get the most up-to-date information.

It takes 2 hours to sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Bimini, Bahamas.

How long does it take to get from Miami to Bimini on a ferry?

If you take the super-fast direct ferry from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Bimini, it will only take you about 2 hours to get there.
Between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini Island, there are three rides each week.
Balearia Caribbean is the only fast ferry company that goes directly from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama, and from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Bimini (Alice Town).
Click on our booking engine to find out when the next ferry to the Bahamas is leaving.

Bimini and Grand Bahama Rules and requirements for taking ferries in the Bahamas

New schedule for the Balearia Caribbean ferry

Balearia Caribbean has changed when its ferries leave from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Bimini and Grand Bahama for Easter week in March (in the Bahama Islands). Here is a picture of what the new Balearia Caribbean schedule looks like.

What is the most important thing to note about this new version of the Balearia Caribbean ferry service schedule?

In March, the ferry services between the United States and Bimini and Freeport Grand Bahama underwent some changes thanks to Balearia Caribbean, a shipping company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In particular, the trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini on March 2, which usually departs in the morning, left at 2:00 pm and arrived at 4:00 pm instead. This change was only temporary

On this schedule, it’s also important to note that the dates for high season have already been set. If you want to take a trip to the Bahamas this summer, it’s now easier to find out when ferry tickets prices are dynamic now. This information, which already includes the months of December and some days in the rest of the new year, also lets you plan your purchase and get ready for the Christmas holidays better after Thanksgiving.

Schedule for the Balearia Caribbean ferry

High Season Date Calendar Balearia Caribbean ferry

• At the start of March
• until the end of March
• From the end of May to the end of August
• At the start of September
• until the start of October
• Around the middle of December
• until the start of January

The Balearia Caribbean Ferry Company can change schedules at any time because of operational problems or the state of the sea, even if they haven’t told anyone.

If you want to know when the Balearia Caribbean ferry to Bimini leaves and how much it costs right now, click on the link below: If you prefer to visit Grand Bahama, follow the link 2nightbiminicruises.com schedule to see all of the times, prices, and schedules.

If Balearia Caribbean changes its schedules or routes to Bimini and Grand Bahama, we will let you know as soon as we find out or as soon as it is possible.

When does the Balearia Caribbean ferry go to the Bahamas?

Every year, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. More than 50 years ago, President Nixon made Father’s Day a holiday all over the United States. even though people have been trying for more than a century to make Father’s Day a holiday.

At first, it was even said that men’s clothing stores came up with the idea of Father’s Day so they could sell more clothes. They wanted Father’s Day to be like Mother’s Day so they could sell more clothes. Even though there may be a sales goal beyond celebrating Father’s Day, the original goal was to give this day the importance it deserves by recognizing the work and sacrifices fathers make for their children.

Those looking for Father’s Day gifts and ideas should know thateveryone enjoys going on trips. And the Bahamas are a great place to spend a weekend with your partner or family under an umbrella while your feet are in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Take a look at this special deal on the Balearia Caribbean ferry that can take your father to Bimini in the Bahamas. You can also bring the father of your children with you and travel as a whole family.

Father’s Day on the Bahamas ferry

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

Click on the following link to make a reservation for the Balearia Caribbean ferry and the Hilton hotel: The package from Hilton at Resorts World Bimini in the Bahamas

And if you’d rather do the package on your own, you can book your ferry tickets to the Bahamas right here at 2nightbiminicruises.com. The boarding passes will be sent to your phone or email address.

Book your ferry and hotel package in Bimini now and take a much-needed Father’s Day trip to the Bahamas.

Memorial Day Weekend, and a trip to the Bahamas

Memorial Day is coming up soon, and you probably want to celebrate it more than ever this year. Have you thought about spending Veterans Day in Grand Bahama (the Bahamas islands) and taking advantage of a ferry and hotel package deal for the long weekend?

With Balearia Caribbean’s fast ferry express service between Florida and the Bahamas, you can enjoy taking a ferry from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama. The ferry ride takes only 2:30 hours on Balearia Caribbean’s super-fast Jaume II, a modern ship that can go 32 knots and can hold more than 600 people.

The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Resort is an amazing all-inclusive hotel where you can enjoy the clear waters of the Bahamas, go jet skiing and sailing, and, of course, have a Caribbean meal and a cool drink.

Memorial day in Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas

For two adults in a superior room, prices start at $768.87

If you want to have a memorable Memorial Day holiday, pack your suitcase, wear shorts and light shirts, don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen, and come ready to have fun. Grand Bahama Island has water that is as clear as glass, soft white sand, and beachfront resorts where you can have a great weekend full of fun and relaxation.

If you like beaches, the best place to take advantage of Memorial Day deals is in the Bahamas. Book a room with a view of the sea so you can see the Caribbean Sea every morning when you wake up. The sun will come in through your window to greet you in the morning. Try its delicious food, chill out with a cocktail by the water, and let the sound of the waves take you to the ocean.

Grand Bahama is a great place for people who like fishing, water sports, and marine life. You can go fishing on a tour, rent a jet ski, or snorkel among colorful fish, corals, and plants. In the Caribbean Sea, you can swim with dolphins or look for your blue marlin. Try the tasty conch salad, which has all the flavors of the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

Ferry to Bimini for Mother’s Day

Think about what you want to do for Mother’s Day. People usually give their moms massages or brunch near Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Port St. Lucie, Saint Petersburg, Cape Coral, Tampa, or Orlando for Mother’s Day. If you want to give a unique gift for Mother’s Day and are looking for ideas and deals, we recommend giving the gift of a vacation. And what better way to spend a vacation than to take a ferry to Bimini, the Bahamas island paradise that is closest to Florida?

If your budget is small, you can always choose an inexpensive gift. You should take the ferry to Bimini for a day trip. In May, for example, you can take the ferry to Bimini with Balearia Caribbean for $135 plus taxes per person.

If you want to spend Mother’s Day on the island of Bimini, you can take a ferry from Fort Lauderdale to the island and stay there for two nights. For example, round-trip ferry tickets to Bimini from May 6th to May 8th cost $225 plus taxes per person.

And if you want to give your mom the best and most original Mother’s Day gift, give her a package that includes a ferry ride and a stay at the Hilton Hotel at World Resorts Bimini. A ferry to Bimini and a hotel room with a king bed cost $495 plus taxes per person (only the room).

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day

Remember that the “Bimini ferry Mother’s Day from $135 plus taxes” promotion is subject to the following conditions:

This offer is only good on Bimini Island. NOT SUITABLE FOR GRAND BAHAMAS

Price per person, per night, for a two-person room

subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of Balearia Caribbean.

This offer can’t be taken back.

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

You can use this link to make a reservation for a ferry and hotel package at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini in the Bahamas. If you’d rather do the package on your own, you can book your ferry tickets to the Bahamas right here at 2nightbiminicruises.com. The boarding passes will be sent to your phone or email address.

Book your ferry and hotel package in Bimini now and take a much-needed Mother’s Day trip to the Bahamas.

Bimini ferry from $135 plus taxes on Mother’s Day

From the April season on, the price of the Balearia Caribbean ferry will go up

Balearia Caribbean, the company that runs the ferry service from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the islands of Bimini and Grand Bahama in the Bahamas, told us in a letter dated March 30, 2022, that oil and gas prices are driving up their operational costs, which is hurting their business model. As a result, Balearia Caribbean has been forced to raise operational fees and taxes, as well as impose a fuel surcharge on both passengers and cargo.

$10 Fuel Surcharge per passenger

$20 Fuel Surcharge per cargo piece

This price increase will affect all of Balearia Caribbean’s routes: dynamic pricing

• Fort Lauderdale to Bimini
• Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (Grand Bahama)
• Bimini to Fort Lauderdale

According to Balearia Caribbean, prices will be added to the total taxes and fees for each passenger’s reservation. Remember that if you change the reservation date, the rate will change, and the customer will have to pay the difference.

This means that taking a ferry to the Bahamas for a vacation will cost more starting April 1. If you want to go to the Bahamas for Easter or Memorial Day but haven’t made a reservation yet, you still have time and can save money by doing so. Remember that if you book ahead of time, you can save money that you can spend in the Bahamas.

Use our Booking button to make your reservation right now, and then worry about what bikini to wear in the Bahamas.

Day trip to the Bahamas from Miami, get to Fort Lauderdale Last updated March

Day trip to Bahamas

Even though a day trip to the Bahamas may seem like a short trip, it is actually a trip to paradise. The Bahamas are only 60 miles away from Miami and the southern coast of Florida (58.8 miles to Bimini and 96.7 miles to Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island). People, traffic jams, and high-rise business buildings fill busy Miami, which is only a stone’s throw from the clear waters of the Caribbean and the calm of the Bahamas.

The Bahamas are a group of more than 700 islands. They are known for having a warm climate all year, a cuisine based on fish and shellfish, and beautiful beaches that look like they haven’t been touched by humans. It’s the perfect place to visit for the day from Miami.

People who haven’t been to these islands before can visit them on a day trip to the Bahamas by ferry or plane and decide if their next trip to the Bahamas will be for 2, 3, or 4 days.

If you are on vacation in Miami or South Florida, you can also take a one-day trip to the Bahamas by taking transportation from Miami to
 Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. Less money for more fun.

Day trip to Bahamas Info

The price per person for a day trip to the Bahamas is $98 plus taxes, and the only way back is by ferry.

Find out more and book a spot. 

A day trip to the Bahamas From Miami, a day trip to the Bahamas Everyone in Miami wants to go to the Bahamas these days. Some want to take a day trip to Bimini; others want to spend Spring Break on the beaches of Grand Bahama with an “all-inclusive” package; and couples like to spend Memorial Day relaxing on the white sand beaches and clear water.

Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to Florida. It is only two hours by ferry from Fort Lauderdale.

By ferry, it takes 3 hours to get from Miami-Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Grand Bahama. 

This trip is made only by Balearia Caribbean, which is a shipping company. Because the distance between Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and these islands of the Bahamas is so short, it is easy to take a 2, 3, 4, or 5 day trip to the Bahamas and stay in some of the hotels on the islands Resorts World Bimini in Bimini Island and Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive hotel, Grand Lucayan Bahamas hotel, Flamingo Bay Hotel & Marina, Grand Lucayan Lighthouse Pointe, Island Seas Resort, Taino Beach.

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

Most of the time, a ferry or plane is the best way for people who live near Miami to get to the Bahamas. If you want to go on vacation to Bimini or Grand Bahama, you should take a ferry from Fort Lauderdale. By boat, it will take between 2 and 3 hours. From here, you can use our search engine to find 2-night cruises to Bimini.

If you want to go to places like Nassau or Exuma, which are on other islands in the Bahamas, you should take a plane.

At this link: Hotels in the Bahamas, you can find cheap hotels and flights to the Bahamas from Miami.

2 day trip to Bahamas

2 day trip to Bahamas Info

The price per person for a two-day trip to the Bahamas, including return ferry and hotel, starts at $398 plus taxes.

Find out more and book a spot

2 day trip to Bahamas

From Fort Lauderdale, take a day trip to the Bahamas

The shipping company Balearia Caribbean is based in Fort Lauderdale, which is also where the ship Jaume II leaves every day for the Bahamas (sometimes to Bimini and other times to Grand Bahama, Freeport).

Remember that if you want to get on the Bimini ferry, you have to be at the passenger terminal 3 hours before the scheduled boarding time. The last time you can get on the ferry is an hour before it leaves. After this time, you won’t be able to get on the Balearia Caribbean ship. We recommend that you get to Port Everglade early so you can catch the ferry to the Bahamas.

If you live in or near Fort Lauderdale, say an hour’s drive away, this trip to the Bahamas, whether to Bimini or Freeport, is a lot of fun (Grand Bahama).

From many Florida cities, it won’t take more than an hour to drive to Fort Lauderdale. Large cities like Miami, Hialeah, Port St. Lucie, and West Palm Beach are all within an hour’s drive of Fort Lauderdale. Other cities, like Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, or Coral Springs, are about 30 minutes away by car from Fort Lauderdale. This makes it easy to drive to the ferry terminal for the Bahamas and spend a day there.

3 day trip to Bahamas

3 day trip to Bahamas Info

The price per person for a three-day trip to the Bahamas, including return ferry and hotel, starts at $698 plus taxes.

Find out more and book a spot.

3 day trip to Bahamas

Bimini day trip Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the US state of Florida. The ferry from Fort Lauderdale is the most convenient option (30-45 minute drive from Miami). From Fort Lauderdale, there are two to four departures a week, depending on the time of year, and Balearia Caribbean is the company that does it. The trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini takes two hours and starts at the Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades docks.

The ferry drops you off at the pier in Alice Town, which is in North Bimini. From there, you can rent a golf car to explore this small island and go to one of its beautiful beaches or 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 for an extra fee.

During the ferry ride, there is an outdoor deck and a cafeteria where you can get hamburgers, soft drinks, or hot drinks. When you get to Bimini, you should eat a seafood salad or grilled fish on the beach. The lobster and conch salads are another dish you shouldn’t miss. Put your feet in the white sand and let your senses be amazed while enjoying the luxury or the food.  

Of course, you shouldn’t forget to order a refreshing cocktail so you can see how the people of the Caribbean live. Ask for a little bit of spice. Your drink will come to life with Tabasco, lime, and salt.

If you like water sports, you can snorkel, kayak, paddle surf, and swim with dolphins. For trips of 2 to 5 days, you should try other activities like diving, feeding sharks, or jet skiing.

Find out about the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and plan your next 3- or 4-day trip to the Bahamas. This hotel has more than ten restaurants, a casino, and a rooftop pool that will make Instagram users fall in love.

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

4 day trip to Bahamas

4 day trip to Bahamas Info

The price per person for a 4-day trip to the Bahamas, including return ferry and hotel, starts at $998 plus taxes.

Find out more and book a spot. 4 day trip to Bahamas

5 day trip to Bahamas

5 day trip to Bahamas Info

The price per person for a 5-day trip to the Bahamas, including return ferry and hotel, starts at $1298 plus taxes.

Find out more and book a spot. 5 day trip to Bahamas

Day trip on a ferry or a cruise

If you’re trying to decide between a one-day ferry trip or a one-day cruise to the Bahamas, we’ll tell you what we think are the pros and cons of each.

Ferry trip to the Bahamas for one day, pros: It only takes two hours to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and three hours to get to Grand Bahama for a day trip. By taking a ferry to the Bahamas, you can spend as much time as possible in Bimini (6 hours) or Grand Bahama (5 hours).

Pros: On cruise ships, there are usually pools, bars, and entertainment. Your trip starts as soon as you leave Miami for the Bahamas. Most ferries don’t have pools and only have a small cafeteria.

Pros: When you go on a cruise, you can buy an “all-inclusive” package that includes drinks. You can get your drinks as soon as you get on the cruise.

Almost every day, you can take a ferry to the Bahamas for a day trip. some days to Bimini and some days to Grand Bahama. One-day (really one-night) cruises leave less often and have fewer dates to choose from. Also, you can take a one-day trip to the Bahamas on the ferry any time of the year, whereas cruise ships only do these short trips (of one or two nights) when it’s not high season.

A one-day trip to Bimini (or the Bahamas) by ferry or cruise is very different, as you can see. When choosing where to go on your next vacation in the Bahamas, you need to think about more than just the price. But most importantly, don’t give up on your Bahamas vacation, whether you’re staying at a resort like the Hilton in Bimini or going on a cruise in Nassau or Exuma.

Book your one-day trip to the Bahamas as soon as possible and get the best prices and offers. Day trip to Bahamas from Miami (Fort Lauderdale)

Balearia Caribbean ferry to Bimini Bahamas schedule

March 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 2nightbiminicruises.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:Balearia Caribbean ferryBimini Bahamas schedule to Bimini click on the schedule you prefer to check the availability and price at this moment.