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Miami to Bahamas ferry: Tickets, schedule, cost and prices

The Miami to Bahamas ferry is a popular service that connects Miami, Florida, with various destinations in the Bahamas (Bimini and Freeport). Balearia Caribbean is the only ferry company that operates this connection.

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These ferries are especially known for their speed and comfort, offering passengers a quick and enjoyable way to reach the tropical islands.

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1. Where to Buy Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online here on I Love Ferry or through the ferry operator's website, Balearia Caribbean, or at the terminal before departure. It is advisable to book in advance to ensure availability.
2. Schedule: Ferry schedules vary depending on the time of year but generally operate daily, with departures typically in the morning around 09:00 am. Generally, there are 3 to 4 weekly departures to Bimini and 2 to 3 weekly departures to Freeport (Bahamas).
3. Day Trip: Day trips to the Bahamas usually depart early in the morning and return in the evening, allowing a full day in the Bahamas without an overnight stay. The price in Economy class usually starts from $225 per person and in Economy Premium class from $275 per person for a round trip in one day including the taxes.
4. Departure from Fort Lauderdale: Currently, there are no ferry departures from Miami to Bimini or Freeport (Bahamas). Balearia Caribbean operates the routes Fort Lauderdale - Bimini and Fort Lauderdale - Freeport from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is a 30-minute drive from Miami Beach and about a 45-minute drive from downtown Miami.
5. Cost: A round trip ticket generally costs between $150 and $200 per adult, varying by season and booking class. To this price, you must add the cost of taxes, approximately $70 more. This price includes only a small carry-on luggage for the ferry. If you want to add larger luggage, you can add it for $60 round trip. Other extras are not included in the ferry ticket price: Bimini Beach Club day pass, breakfast, dinner, or cocktails on board are also not included.
6. Time: The travel time to the nearest point in the Bahamas, like Bimini, is approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on conditions and sea state. Generally, the direct ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini takes 2 hours. The direct ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport takes 3 hours.
7. Duration: To calculate the total travel time from Miami to Bimini, you need to consider: the travel time from Miami to Fort Lauderdale by car - 1 hour with traffic, the time in advance you need to be at the Balearia Caribbean terminal before boarding - 1.5 hours approximately, the ferry ride from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini - 2 hours, and the time for immigration in Bimini to cross the border and access the island - half an hour. Considering our departure time from Miami, it will take approximately 5 hours to reach Bimini from Miami. Using the same calculation, it will take 6 hours to reach Freeport from the time we leave Miami.
8. Best Ferry: Balearia Caribbean is the only ferry company in the United States that connects Florida to the Bahamas daily so is the best ferry company doing this rides. Balearia Caribbean is frequently recommended for its reliability, comfort, and on-board amenities.
9. Distance: The distance from Miami to Bimini is approximately 50 miles. The distance from the port of Fort Lauderdale to Bimini is approximately 51 miles, and to the port of Freeport (Grand Bahama) is 85 miles.
10. Cheap Ferry: Balearia Caribbean often has the most competitive rates, especially if you book in advance or find special promotions. On this website, we publish all the offers and discounts from Balearia Caribbean so you always have the cheapest ferry to the Bahamas available.

People Also Ask about the Miami Bahamas ferry

11. How Long is the ferry from Miami to the Bahamas?: The ferry to Bimini typically takes approximately 2 hours and to Freeport it takes 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale (Florida). There are no ferries departing from Miami to the Bahamas.
12. What is the Cheapest Way to Go to the Bahamas from Florida?: The cheapest way is by ferry typically through promotional fares offered during off-peak seasons by services like Balearia Caribbean. Traveling by ferry is cheaper than by plane, seaplane or private jet.
13. What is the Best Ferry from Florida to the Bahamas?: There is only one ferry company that operates crossings between Florida and the Bahamas, Balearia Caribbean. Therefore, Balearia Caribbean is the best ferry service to go from the US to the Bahamas. Balearia Caribbean is highly recommended for the quality and reliability of its service, the friendliness of its crew, and for meeting scheduled times 96% of the time.
14. How Much is the Ferry to the Bahamas?: Fares generally range between $150 and $200 for a round-trip ticket per adult. To this price, you must add the tax cost, which is approximately $70 per person for a round trip.

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Miami to Bahamas ferry Travel Documentation: United States Citizens

1. General Documentation and Visa Requirements Information:
   • According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, all U.S. citizens, both adults and minors, who wish to travel to the Bahamas must be in possession of a valid Passport Book or Passport Card as of April 23, 2018.
   • Birth certificates, photo IDs, and naturalization documents (naturalization certificate) are not accepted. Enhanced driver's licenses are not valid documents for ferry travel.
   • Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This also applies to same-day round-trip excursions to Bimini and Freeport and to stays of more than one night in the Bahamas.
2. U.S. Citizens, Same-day Travel or Stay of at Least 1 Night:
   • All passengers are required to carry and present a valid U.S. passport book or passport card.
   • Euro border cards, Sentry, Nexus, or Global Entry cards are not accepted.
   • You can find all updated information on international travel regulations by visiting the travel section of the U.S. State Department's homepage: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html.
   • Ensure that your passport expiration date is at least 6 months beyond the return date of your trip.
3. Important Note:
   • Balearia Caribbean LTD and/or I Love Ferry are not responsible for the denial of boarding if passengers fail to present the required documentation to the authorities at the time of boarding.

Miami to Bahamas ferry Travel Documentation: United States Residents

1. General Documentation and Visa Requirements Information:
   • According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, all U.S. citizens, both adults and minors, who wish to travel to the Bahamas must be in possession of a valid Passport Book or Passport Card as of April 23, 2018.
   • Birth certificates, photo IDs, and naturalization documents (naturalization certificate) are not accepted. Enhanced driver's licenses are not valid documents for ferry travel.
   • Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This also applies to same-day round-trip excursions to Bimini and Freeport and to stays of more than one night in the Bahamas.
2. U.S. Residents, Same-day Travel:
   • U.S. residents must travel with a valid ARC (Green Card).
   • Carry and present at boarding their valid and current citizenship passport.
   • If your ARC card is expired, you must bring the original renewal document along with the expired ARC card.
3. U.S. Residents, Stay of at Least 1 Night in the Bahamas:
   • Bring a valid ARC (Green Card) and the passport from your country of birth.
4. Important Note:
   • Balearia Caribbean LTD and/or I Love Ferry are not responsible for the denial of boarding if passengers fail to present the required documentation to the authorities at the time of boarding.