Can you take a dog or cat on the Bahamas ferry?
Yes, dogs and cats can travel on the ferry to Bimini and Freeport. It costs $150 per pet each way ($300 round trip). The pet must be added to your booking at least 72 hours before departure, it travels in a kennel, and the Bahamas requires a rabies vaccination, a vet health certificate and an import permit.
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How to add your pet
- Tell us before you book that you will travel with a pet: contact us. Space for pets is limited.
- Book your ferry tickets. We add the pet to your booking with the ferry, at least 72 hours before departure.
- Bring the pet's documents to check-in. You will sign a liability waiver for the pet's trip.
| Pet fee | Price |
|---|---|
| One way, per dog or cat | $150 |
| Round trip, per dog or cat | $300 |
Fee as of October 28, 2026. It is not part of the ferry fare.
What the Bahamas requires
- Rabies vaccination. For a 1-year vaccine, given between 1 and 10 months before entry. For a 3-year vaccine, between 1 month and 3 years before entry.
- Veterinary health certificate issued by a licensed vet within 2 days of arrival in the Bahamas.
- Import permit from the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture, for every pet. Apply in advance.
Coming back to the U.S.
To come back into the United States, your pet needs the APHIS 7001 form, completed by a registered vet. Read coming back through customs.
On board
- Dogs and cats travel in a kennel. Dogs also wear a muzzle during the crossing.
- The ship has kennels, or you can bring your own.
- Kennels are on deck or in the area the crew indicates, ventilated and protected from rain and cold. You can visit your pet during the crossing.
- Out of the kennel, dogs must wear a harness and leash.
- A pet that is sick or aggressive can be refused.
Service dogs are not pets
Service dogs trained to help a person with a disability stay with their owner in the passenger areas and do not pay the pet fee. Emotional support dogs are not service dogs. See accessibility and service dogs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog on the ferry to Bimini?
Yes. Dogs and cats can travel if they are added to your booking at least 72 hours before departure and have the documents the Bahamas requires.
How much does it cost to take a dog on the Bahamas ferry?
$150 per pet each way, or $300 round trip.
Do pets ride with me in the passenger area?
No. Pets travel in a kennel on deck or where the crew indicates. Service dogs are the exception.
What papers does my pet need for the Bahamas?
A current rabies vaccination, a veterinary health certificate issued within 2 days of arrival and an import permit from the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture.
What does my pet need to come back to the U.S.?
The APHIS 7001 form, completed by a registered vet.
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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