Bimini ferry to Fort Lauderdale

A one-way ticket from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale costs from $225 in Economy class. Most people buy it as part of a round trip from Florida, which is cheaper: a Day Trip from $199 on Wednesdays and from $246 the rest of the week, or a round trip in Economy Premium from $259. Prices vary by date and demand, so the earlier you book, the cheaper it is. These are typical fares per person:

Indicative fares per person, Bahamas taxes and port fees included.

What Economy Premium includes

• Priority embark in Fort Lauderdale.
• Priority debark upon arrival at your destination (Fort Lauderdale / Bimini / Grand Bahama).
• A snack onboard in the morning and a snack onboard in the afternoon (a small packaged sandwich) with a drink (coffee, water or tea).

Children and infants

• Children from 3 to 12 years old (at the time of travel) pay half the fare, but the same Port Taxes & Fees as adults.
• Infants from 0 to 2 years old (at the time of travel) do not pay the ticket fare, but do pay the same Port Taxes & Fees as adults.

Bimini – Fort Lauderdale ferry: ticket types

Taxes and port fees

All fares on this page include the mandatory Bahamas Departure Tax and the Port Entrance Fees: the price you see is the price you pay, and the breakdown is shown in the search results before payment. Children and infants pay the same taxes and fees as adults.

Discounts on the Bimini – Fort Lauderdale ferry

• Infants (0–2): free ticket fare (taxes and port fees apply).
• Children (3–12): 50% off the ticket fare (taxes and port fees apply).
• Groups (10+): ask us for a quote at our contact page.
• Promo codes: when a Balearia Caribbean promotion is running, enter the code in the search box and the discount is applied before payment. Check our ferry deals.

Useful tips for the ferry from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale

• Be at the Bimini terminal 3 hours before departure. Check-in closes 60 minutes before sailing and late passengers are not boarded; Bahamas departure formalities are done at the terminal.
• Passport, always. Even for a day trip, every passenger (adults and children) needs a valid passport. Photocopies, birth certificates and enhanced driver's licenses are not accepted.
• US immigration on arrival. You clear US Customs and Border Protection at Port Everglades when you land: allow 1 to 1.5 hours at peak times before onward connections (flights from FLL that same night are not recommended).
• Evening departure. The ferry leaves at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM depending on the season (8:00 PM on a few dates): check the exact time on your ticket and on the timetable on this page.
• Weather. The Florida Straits can get rough. If a sailing is rescheduled because of a small-craft advisory, we notify you by SMS and email before you leave your hotel.
• No cars on this ferry. The service is passenger-only.

Where does the ferry from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale depart from?

From the Bimini Ferry Terminal in Alice Town (North Bimini), next to the Resorts World Bimini marina. It is 10–15 minutes on foot from Alice Town's main street and Radio Beach, and a short golf-cart or taxi ride from the Hilton at Resorts World and Bimini Big Game Club; most resorts run shuttles for their guests.

Which terminal does the ferry use in Bimini?

The only ferry terminal on the island, with check-in desks, a covered waiting area and restrooms. Bring original documents: digital copies are not accepted.

Where does the ferry arrive in Fort Lauderdale?

At Port Everglades, Terminal 21 (2021 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316), 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale airport and 45 minutes from Miami.

Getting from Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale, Miami or the airport

• Your own car: if you parked at the Midport Garage, you are 5 minutes from I-595 and I-95.
• Taxi / Uber / Lyft: available outside the terminal; 10 minutes to FLL airport or downtown Fort Lauderdale, 45 minutes to Miami.
• Brightline: 15 minutes by taxi to Fort Lauderdale station, then trains to Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

The crossing is on the Jaume II, a 35-knot fast catamaran for 600 passengers. It's a 2-hour evening trip, so there are no cabins: you travel in reclining seats with a cafeteria, a duty-free shop and the sunset over the Florida Straits from the open deck.

• Cafeteria & bar: hot meals, snacks, soft drinks, beer and Starbucks coffee — handy if you skipped dinner in Bimini.
• Duty-free shop: perfumes, spirits, tobacco and gifts at tax-free prices.
• Economy Premium: priority embark and debark, plus snacks and a drink onboard.
• Open deck: outdoor seating at the stern for sunset photos.
• Accessibility: step-free boarding and accessible restrooms; tell us when booking if you need assistance.

Digital services on board

Satellite Wi-Fi is available but limited (fine for messaging, not for streaming). Mobile coverage drops mid-crossing, so download your tickets before boarding.

Are there cabins on the Bimini ferry?

No. The crossing takes about 2 hours, so cabins are not needed. You travel in reclining seats in Economy or, with priority embark and debark plus snacks and a drink included, in Economy Premium (see prices above).

How much luggage can I take?

• Day Trip: hand luggage only (a backpack or beach bag).
• Economy: 1 personal item (up to 26.5 lb).
• Economy unrestricted / Economy Premium: 1 personal item + 1 checked bag (up to 26.5 lb).
• Extra bags can be added at check-in for a fee.

Can I travel with my dog from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Pets travel for $150 one way / $300 round trip and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance. To enter the US your dog needs a current rabies vaccination certificate and, since 2024, the CDC Dog Import Form receipt; check the CDC requirements before you travel. Service animals travel free with the corresponding documentation.