Luggage on the Bahamas ferry: free allowance and extra bag fees
Each adult can bring one carry-on bag free, up to 26.5 lb and 22 x 18 x 10 inches, plus a small purse or backpack. Anything heavier or extra costs $30 per trip up to 50 lb and $60 per trip up to 70 lb. Bikes, kayaks, scuba gear and bags from 71 to 100 lb cost $90 per item. You pay extra luggage at the luggage desk in the terminal.
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What is free
- One carry-on bag per adult of up to 26.5 lb (12 kg) and 22 x 18 x 10 inches.
- A small purse or backpack.
- Traveling with a baby or a child? You get one more bag of the same size and weight, free.
- Strollers and baby food.
- Medical equipment you need.
Extra bag fees
| What you bring | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bag over 26.5 lb, or a second bag, up to 50 lb (medium) | $30 per trip |
| Bag up to 70 lb (large) | $60 per trip |
| Oversized bag from 71 to 100 lb | $90 per item |
| Bicycle or scuba gear | $90 per item |
| Kayak up to 8 ft | $90 each way |
| Kayak over 8 ft | $120 each way |
| Electric bike | By its specifications (wattage) |
| Cooler | By size and weight |
Fees in U.S. dollars as of October 28, 2026. They are paid at the terminal, not in your ferry ticket.
Bikes, kayaks and scuba gear
- Register oversized items and equipment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 24 hours before you travel. That way you come back into the U.S. quickly and without paying duty on your own gear.
- Pack each item securely and label it with your full name, address and phone number.
- Every checked item must travel with a passenger who has a boarding pass.
- Items not collected on arrival are kept for 30 days and then disposed of.
Coolers
A cooler is not included in the ticket. It is checked at the luggage desk as extra luggage and charged by size and weight. A cooler that is too big is treated as cargo and cannot travel with you that day.
Pack smart for a day trip
On a day trip you spend about 6 to 7 hours on the island, so the free bag is enough: passport, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes. You cannot bring your own food or drinks on board, but there is a cafeteria. See what you cannot bring.
Frequently asked questions
How much luggage can I bring on the Bimini ferry for free?
Each adult can bring one carry-on bag of up to 26.5 lb and 22 x 18 x 10 inches, plus a small purse or backpack.
How much does an extra bag cost on the Bahamas ferry?
$30 per trip for a bag up to 50 lb and $60 per trip up to 70 lb. Oversized bags from 71 to 100 lb cost $90.
How much does it cost to take a bike on the ferry to Bimini?
$90 per bike. Electric bikes are priced by their specifications. Register the bike with CBP 24 hours before you travel.
Can I bring a cooler on the ferry?
Yes, as extra luggage, charged by size and weight at the luggage desk. Very large coolers go as cargo and do not travel with you.
Are strollers free on the Bahamas ferry?
Yes. Strollers and baby food are free, and passengers with babies or children get one more free bag.
Up to date as of October 28, 2026. Rules and fees can change, so check again close to your travel date. Written by the I Love Ferry team. Questions? Contact us.
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