Best Fort Lauderdale Ferry Trips — Our Top 4

1.FROM FLORIDA: Bahamas Day Escape By Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $284Our pick

Take a round-trip ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama Island for about five to six hours ashore. Your ticket includes a reserved seat, port fees, taxes, and the ferry crossing, but not island activities, meals, or hotel transport. Bring a valid passport and expect a very long day.

“It was a beautiful experience for my husband and I. The ride to and from was great and the island was filled with beautiful people and energy.”

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2.Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 29 reviews · 16 hours · from $289

Take an economy-class ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in about two hours, then enjoy free time on the island for beaches, cafes, shops, swimming, and optional snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, or golf-cart hire. Bring your passport, prepare for possible rough seas, and check the departure schedule carefully.

“asked to arrive at 5am. boat didnt leave until 9am.”

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3.Miami: Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · from $259

You’ll leave Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale on an air-conditioned ferry, with a reserved seat, restrooms, and a snack bar. Spend the afternoon on Bimini or Grand Bahama, choosing a beach day, water sports, or independent exploring. Bring a sweater for the cold cabin, and remember that island transport and activities cost extra.

“Bring a sweater for the ferry, the air conditioning is much too strong. Everyone should take out their towels to use as blankets... Otherwise, it's a beautiful island, nothing to complain about.”

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4.Bimini or Grand Bahama Island by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $225Best value

Take a round-trip ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Grand Bahama for roughly 4 to 5 hours on the island. You choose your beach, restaurant, casino, shopping, or paid activities. The ferry has air conditioning, restrooms, seats, and a snack bar. Bring complete passport details and plan carefully for immigration lines.

“Amazing!!! Get there at 6am. Follow directions. Get the Bimini Beach Club excursion!!!! Pools, beach, bars, food and DJ! Watersports are available, just ask! Went jetskiing right off the beach!”

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