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Travel documents

• Do U.S. citizens need a passport for the Bahamas ferry?
  Yes. U.S. citizens of every age need a valid passport book or passport card for the ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Freeport, even on a day trip.
• Green card holders and non-U.S. citizens: documents for the Bahamas ferry
  What green card holders, visa and ESTA travelers, students, Bahamians and Canadian residents need to take the ferry to the Bahamas and come back to the U.S.

Luggage and extra fees

• Luggage on the Bahamas ferry: free allowance and extra bag fees
  One free carry-on per adult (26.5 lb, 22 x 18 x 10 in) plus a small bag. Extra bags cost $30 or $60 per trip, and bikes, kayaks or scuba gear $90 per item.
• What you cannot bring on the Bahamas ferry
  Weapons, explosives, flammables, drugs, alcohol and your own food or drinks are not allowed on the ferry. Firearms are also banned on Port Everglades property, even in your car.

Schedules and boarding

• What time to arrive for the Bahamas ferry at Port Everglades
  The ferry leaves from Terminal 21 at Port Everglades. Check-in opens 3 hours before departure and the doors close 1 hour before: for a 9:00 AM sailing, arrive by 7:00 AM.
• How to get your boarding pass for the Bahamas ferry
  Check in online with your booking number and passport number to get the boarding passes for both ways. Save them on your phone or print them, and go straight to boarding control.
• How to get to Port Everglades for the Bahamas ferry from Miami or Fort Lauderdale
  By car, taxi, Uber or Lyft, train or bus: how to reach Terminal 21 at Port Everglades from Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL), downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami before a 9:00 AM sailing.
• Port Everglades parking for the Bahamas ferry: where and how much
  Park at the Palm Parking Garage, next to Terminal 21. It costs up to $25 a day, which is what a day trip usually costs. No reservations: you pay when you leave, by card or cash.
• Coming back from the Bahamas: U.S. customs (CBP) at Port Everglades
  When the ferry returns to Port Everglades you go through U.S. customs. Allow about 1 hour, declare food and purchases, and know your duty-free allowance ($200 on a day trip).

Kids, special needs and pets

• Kids and babies on the Bahamas ferry: ages and discounts
  Babies 2 and under travel free and pay only taxes. Children from 3 to 12 get 50% off the adult fare. From 13, the adult fare applies. Every child needs a passport.
• Minors traveling to the Bahamas by ferry without both parents: consent letter
  A minor who does not travel with both parents needs a notarized consent letter. What it must say, who signs it, and the rules for teens from 13 to 17 on the Bahamas ferry.
• Can I take the Bahamas ferry if I am pregnant?
  Yes, up to week 30. From week 24 to week 30 you need a doctor's letter that says you are fit to travel by ferry. From week 31 you cannot sail.
• Is the Bahamas ferry wheelchair accessible? Assistance and service dogs
  Yes. The ferry has wheelchair spaces, adapted seats and restrooms and priority boarding. Ask for assistance when you book, ideally 30 days ahead. Service dogs are welcome.
• Can you take a dog or cat on the Bahamas ferry?
  Yes. Dogs and cats travel in a kennel for $150 per pet each way ($300 round trip). Add the pet at least 72 hours before departure and bring the documents the Bahamas requires.

Bookings, changes and cancellations

• Flex or Basic? Bahamas ferry fare types and their conditions
  Flex can be refunded if you cancel 7 or more days ahead and changes dates with no fee. Basic, Day Trip and promo fares are cheaper but non-refundable, and a date change costs $75.
• How to change the date of your Bahamas ferry ticket
  Ask us at least 24 hours before departure. Flex tickets change with no fee; Basic, Day Trip and promo tickets pay $75 per change. In both cases you pay any fare difference.
• How to cancel your Bahamas ferry ticket and get a refund
  Only Flex tickets are refundable: in full if you cancel 7 or more days before departure, 50% from 4 to 6 days. Basic, Day Trip and promo tickets are not. How to ask us for it.

Your trip

• Things to do in Freeport on a ferry day trip
  About 6 hours in Grand Bahama on the Freeport Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale: Port Lucaya Marketplace, resort day passes, Paradise Cove snorkeling, swimming with pigs and rentals.
• What is on board the Bahamas ferry? Food, Wi-Fi and seating
  What to expect on the fast ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and Freeport: cafeteria and cocktail bar, entertainment, Wi-Fi plans, tax-free shop, outdoor terrace and seats.
• Bimini and Freeport ferry and hotel packages: where to stay
  Hotels in our ferry and hotel packages from Fort Lauderdale: Resorts World Bimini in Bimini, and Viva Fortuna Beach, Taino Beach Resort and Flamingo Bay in Freeport. How to choose.

Offers and discounts

• Promo codes and discounts for the Bahamas ferry: how to save
  Promo codes, Wednesday day trips, kids discounts and current offers: every way to pay less for the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Freeport ferry, and where to enter your code.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a passport for the Bimini ferry?

Yes. Every passenger, including children, needs a valid passport. U.S. citizens can use a passport book or a passport card. Do U.S. citizens need a passport for the Bahamas ferry?

Can I take the ferry to the Bahamas with a green card?

Yes. Bring your valid green card and the valid passport of your country of citizenship. Green card holders and non-U.S. citizens: documents for the Bahamas ferry

How much luggage can I bring on the Bimini ferry?

One free carry-on per adult, up to 26.5 lb and 22 x 18 x 10 in, plus a small purse or backpack. Extra bags cost $30 to $60 per trip. Luggage on the Bahamas ferry: free allowance and extra bag fees

What time should I arrive for the Bahamas ferry?

At least 2 hours before departure at Terminal 21, Port Everglades. Check-in opens 3 hours before and the doors close 1 hour before. What time to arrive for the Bahamas ferry at Port Everglades

How much is parking at Port Everglades?

Up to $25 a day at the Palm Parking Garage, next to Terminal 21. No reservations needed. Port Everglades parking for the Bahamas ferry: where and how much

Do kids pay less on the Bahamas ferry?

Yes. Babies 2 and under pay only taxes, and children from 3 to 12 get 50% off the adult fare. Kids and babies on the Bahamas ferry: ages and discounts

Can a child travel to the Bahamas by ferry without parents?

Yes, with a responsible adult, a valid passport and a notarized consent letter signed by both parents. Minors traveling to the Bahamas by ferry without both parents: consent letter

Can I take my dog on the ferry to Bimini?

Yes. Dogs and cats travel in a kennel for $150 each way. Add them at least 72 hours before departure. Can you take a dog or cat on the Bahamas ferry?

Can I change the date of my ferry ticket?

Yes, at least 24 hours before departure. Flex has no change fee; Basic, Day Trip and promotions pay $75, plus any fare difference. How to change the date of your Bahamas ferry ticket

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

Only with a Flex ticket: in full 7 or more days before departure and 50% from 4 to 6 days before. Basic, Day Trip and promotions are non-refundable. How to cancel your Bahamas ferry ticket and get a refund

Can I take my car on the ferry to the Bahamas?

No. Vehicles are not carried between the U.S. and the Bahamas. Only passengers, pets and cargo. What is on board the Bahamas ferry? Food, Wi-Fi and seating

Up to date as of October 28, 2026. Written by the I Love Ferry team. Need a human? Contact us. Booking terms: booking conditions and travel conditions.

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