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Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry

 

You can travel on the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry if you want to discover the Bahamas paradise.

Only Balearia Caribbean connects Bimini island from Fort Lauderdale (a 45 minute car driving from Miami).

Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry: prices and schedule

How long is the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry ride?

Only 2 hours if you take the ferry ride between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini island.

Balearia Caribbean makes the connection by direct fast ferry.

Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry

Fort Lauderdale to Bimini schedule 3 to 5 sailings weekly

How long is a Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry ride?

Fort Lauderdale to Bimini schedule 2:00 hours - 2:30 hours

Latest news

Balearia Caribbean ferry
2022 results

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Balearia Caribbean ferry 2022 results:passanger traffic

Updated on the
June 28th, 2023

Balearia Caribbean transported 112,000 passengers on its routes between Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA) and the ports of Bimini and Freeport -Grand Bahama- in the Bahamas islands during the year 2022. If we compare this figure with that obtained during the year 2021 we obtain a 50% increase in the total number of passengers transported. Despite this excellent result, the Fort Lauderdale-based shipping company has not yet recovered the occupancy levels of its 2019 ferry. The passenger occupancy forecast for this year 2023 is to reach 125,000 passengers on its 2 routes ( to Bimini and Freeport Grand Bahama). .

The volume of goods transported has remained at the same level as in 2021, where some 20,000 units have been transported. During the year 2022, the Jaume II ferry from Balearia Caribbean made a total of 450 crossings with a total distance traveled of around 27,000 miles.

This year, during the low season, there have been 4 weekly connections between Florida and Bahamas. These connections become 6 weekly during the summer months. In the Bahamas low season, the Balearia Caribbean ferry leaves from Port Everglades to the island of Bimini (colloquially known as Bimini ferry or Bimini express ferry) in 3 connections and 2 a week to the port of Freeport, in Grand Bahama Island. In high season, summer, and depending on the demand of passengers who want to travel by ferry to Bimini and Freeport, the number of departures increases to at least 1 per day, to a destination in the Bahamas, operating the entire week.

Spring Break 2023. Balearia Caribbean is positioning itself as a leading ferry transportation company in the United States. During the Spring Break 2023 campaign, Balearia Caribbean has transported a total of 10,000 students to the Bahamas in a period of 20 days, from March 11 to April 1.

The vast majority of these students have stayed at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All-Inclusive hotel, on the island of Grand Bahama. At your disposal, this hotel offers a wide variety of services and activities that include access to the stunning waters and beaches of the Bahamas, water sports and a vibrant nightlife.

During the year 2022 the 11th anniversary was celebrated of the establishment of Balearia Caribbean (Balearia ferry) as a ferry company between Fort Lauderdale (Florida) and Freeport (Grand Bahama). Since 2019 Balearia Caribbean connects Fort Lauderdale with the island of Bimini.

Balearia, the parent company of Balearia Caribbean, whose headquarters are in Denia (Spain) operates international routes in France, Algeria and Morocco. Its international expansion plans include its expansion to other countries in the Caribbean region, wanting to connect Cuba with Florida, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. They also have other areas of interest, such as North Africa and France.

You can found all the info about the Bimini ferry of Balearia Caribbean here: the schedule of the Fort Lauderdale Bimini ferry and it's deals with Balearia Caribbean ferry and Hilton at World Resorts Bimini.

Also you can found the Balearia Caribbean schedule and prices for all 2023 calendar, departure and arrival times of each route and their prices and deals.

Are you interested on the schedule of the ferries that conect Fll to Bahamas? Here they are! ferry to Bimini schedule and from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama schedule only with Balearia Caribbean.

 

 

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If you are looking for the most relevant information about Balearia Caribbean ferry to travel to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale Florida, here you will find: promotional codes, discounts, offers, the latest news about Balearia Caribbean and, of course, its prices and hours. Book through our ferry search engine and, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Discover the Bahamas!

Balearia Caribbean ferry 2022 results

Balearia Caribbean
rookie 2022

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Balearia Caribbean rookie 2022

Updated on the
August 29th, 2023

Balearia Caribbean rookie 2022 The Balearia ferry company, which in the United States operates under the Balearia Caribbean brand, has awarded I Love Ferry the "Balearia Caribbean Rookie 2022" award during the celebration of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid on January 18th, 2023.

This award is a recognition of the work that I Love Ferry has done during the year 2022 to sell the Balearia Caribbean routes that connect the ports of Fort Lauderdale (in Florida, US) with the ports of Bimini and Freeport, Grand Bahama in the Bahamas.

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The award was given to us by the Commercial Director of Balearia in Denia. In addition to us, Balearia also awarded other Travel Agencies and Online Travel Agencies in recognition of their labor and work.

Balearia celebrates its 25th anniversary this year 2023 and has prepared various events where they will commemorate this anniversary.

From I Love Ferry we thank you for recognizing our work and effort and we will continue working to give our clients the best information on schedules and prices of all the ferries that cross the Caribbean.

Thank you all!

In this website you can find info about the Bimini ferry form Fort Lauderdale (Florida) with Balearia Caribbean: schedule and prices of the routes Fort Lauderdale Bimini, Fort Lauderdale to Freeport (Grand Bahama). Also the last deals and the ferry and hotel vacations packages.

If you want to know the timetable and dates of specific route you can ckeck our Balearia ferry schedule engine, where you can find all the 2023 calendar, with the departure and arrival times all the prices and deals.

More info about the ferry from Florida to Bahamas? Check our website! You find the cheapest way to get to Bahamas from Florida. Departing Port Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale (45 minutes by car from Miami and 30 minutes from Miami Beach). Every day there is a depart from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Freeport (Grand Bahama). Get the Bahamas your prefer.

 

 

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This award inspire us to continue working hard, investing in developing new programs, making our websites faster, offering best services to our customers, listening to them, answering their cuestions, allways searching the best value for his money. Allways working hand by hand with Balearia Caribbean and with its amazing team and stuff.

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Let's talk about the routes operated by the ferry company Balearia Caribbean

from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas:

 

Fort Lauderdale - Bimini

This is the most popular route for tourists in Florida, commonly called the Bimini ferry. Generally, the Day Trip to Bimini option is the most booked, with a round trip on the same day. A stay of 2 to 4 nights on the island is also frequently booked. In Bimini, the most popular choice among our customers is the Hilton at World Resorts Bimini.

Balearia Caribbean operates this route between 3 and 4 times a week, and the trip takes only 2 hours from its departure at Port Everglades (Florida).

If you want to learn more about the ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini (ferry and hotel package, schedules, tickets, price, etc.), visit our page Fort Lauderdale to Bimini ferry.

 

Fort Lauderdale - Freeport (Grand Bahama)

This is the most important route for Bahamians as it connects Florida with Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island.

Many Bahamians (who number around 75,000 people) live, work, and study year-round in the United States. Approximately one-third of the total, about 25,000 of them, live in or near Miami. The Coconut Grove neighborhood is where the Bahamian community in Florida is concentrated. There are also significant populations of Bahamian Americans in Atlanta (Georgia) and Oklahoma City (Oklahoma).

Balearia Caribbean operates this route 3 times a week, and the trip takes only 3 hours.

If you visit our page Fort Lauderdale - Freeport, you can learn all the details of this route, including the ferry to Freeport Bahamas, schedules, prices, vacation packages, and hotels.

 

Check the schedule and prices of these routes here:

 

Bimini - Fort Lauderdale

The route between Bimini and Fort Lauderdale connects this small archipelago in the Bahamas with Florida and the United States.

In 2 hours, the Jaume II ferry of Balearia Caribbean makes the trip between this Bahamian island and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades).

Many Bahamians use this route to go to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to buy goods for their businesses. They also take advantage of the boat trip to buy gifts for their families, clothes, and treat themselves to some shopping.

On our webpage Bimini - Fort Lauderdale, you can find all the necessary information to buy ferry tickets from Bimini, only with Balearia Caribbean, including schedules, day trip offers, prices, and vacation packages with ferry and hotel in Bimini.

 

Freeport (Grand Bahama) - Fort Lauderdale

Freeport is the largest city on Grand Bahama Island and the second largest city in the Bahamas (only behind its capital, Nassau).

The largest international cruise ships in the world, with thousands of tourists, mostly from the United States and Canada, arrive and depart from Freeport.

From this port, the Balearia Caribbean ferry, the Jaume II, also departs for Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US).

There are at least 2 connections every week, with 3 during high season.

Locals from Freeport use this route to shop, visit Fort Lauderdale, study in Florida, and visit their relatives in the United States.

On our website, the page Freeport – Fort Lauderdale, you can buy ferry tickets from Freeport, check schedules and prices, and find everything you need to know to travel with Balearia Caribbean.

 

Check the schedule and prices of these routes here:

 

Bimini - Freeport (Grand Bahama)

Balearia Caribbean also connects Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama) between 1 and 2 times a week, usually at midday.

Balearia Caribbean calls this route triangular and offers both tourists and Bahamians the chance to visit and explore these two beautiful Caribbean islands.

This route is also used by those who work year-round in Bimini and are from Freeport to visit their family and friends.

Visit the page Bimini – Freeport (Grand Bahama) to check schedules, availability, and prices.

 

Freeport (Grand Bahama) – Bimini

Generally, in the late afternoon or evening, the Jaume II ferry of Balearia Caribbean makes the connection between Freeport (Grand Bahama) and Bimini, on its way to Fort Lauderdale.

Balearia Caribbean operates this route between 1 and 2 times a week.

Many hotel workers in Bimini are originally from Freeport and Grand Bahama. They use this route to go to work in Bimini, especially during Christmas, Spring Break, and summer.

If you visit the URL Freeport (Grand Bahama) – Bimini, you'll have access to real-time information on schedules, prices, and availability for this route.

 

Check the schedule and prices of these routes here:

 

Balearia Caribbean
promo code FALL4U

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Balearia Caribbean promo code FALL4U: 25% off on the ferry tickets on one day trip to Bimini and Freeport or Bimini vacation packages, ferry and hotel.

Updated on the
August 23rd, 2023

Balearia Caribbean promo code FALL4U. This is the promo code that Balearia Caribbean has prepared so that you can make a weekend getaway or a romantic getaway this fall to the Bahamas.

With this promo code, FALL4U, you will get a 25% discount on the price of your Balearia ferry tickets.

And if you prefer to extend your stay in Bimini or Freeport, we advise you to book a ferry and hotel package, since this offer also allows you to have a significant discount to enjoy the getaway.



Offer Conditions: ferry tickets In order to enjoy the 25% discount provided by the promo code FALL4U, you must take into account the following conditions:.

- The maximum date to make the reservation is before September 15, 2023.

- To travel until November 15, 2023.

- On the following travel dates the offer is not valid: September 1 and 4, November 10 and 12, 2023.

- This offer is valid for routes from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama) in the Bahamas.

- Changes are allowed but are subject to a change penalty and to paying the difference in rate between the new date and the reserved date, if any.

- This offer does not allow changes or cancellations.

- Places are very limited. Please book in advance.

Offer Conditions: ferry and hotel packages The offer conditions for the ferry and hotel packages (it does not matter if they are ferry and hotel packages in Bimini or ferry and hotel packages in Freeport) are the same conditions as for the purchase of ferry tickets from Balearia Caribbean with this fall4u offer.

To buy them you have to go to our ferry and hotel section where you can directly buy both ferry tickets and book your preferred hotel room.

With this offer you have not longer an excuse for not enjoying a Bimini weekend getaway. Balearia Caribbean puts at your disposal a magnificent, comfortable and fast ferry to get to Bimini and a discount so that the ferry tickets are cheaper.

On this website we present all the information you need about the Bimini ferry of Balearia Caribbean, its prices and the schedule of the Fort Lauderdale Bimini ferry (closest option from Miami to Bahamas</ a> only with Balearia ferry and the Hilton Hotel, on ferry and hotel packages to Bimini.

You can also find the schedules and prices for 2023 at Balearia Caribbean ferry and the scheduled sailing dates to both Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama).

Do you want to know how to get by ferry from Florida to Bahamas? The Balearia ferry is the only ferry company that connects Florida with the islands of Bimini and Freeport (Grand Bahama) in the Bahamas. Every week there are at least between 4 and 7 connections so you can travel from Florida by ferry to the Bahamas if you go on a one-day trip, a weekend getaway or vacations or to visit your family or friends.

 

 

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In this website we write the most important information to travel safe and secure to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale with Balearia Caribbean ferry, the deals, offers, the lastest news, prices and schedule. You can book online throuhgt our ferry search engine and ask us any doubt you have. Enjoy Bahamas!

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Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry information

 

Bimini ferry schedule today

If you want to know what the Bimini ferry schedule is for today, all you have to do is click on the following link in our search engine. Our schedule and price finder will tell you if there is ferry service from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini today and, if so, the ferry departure time.

Departure country

United States

Arrival country

Bahamas

from

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

to

Bimini

Shipping company

Balearia Caribbean

crossings from 3 to 5 weekly
how long the ride is from 2 to 3 hours
first departure 09:00 am
distance 51 miles

 

The route from Fort Lauderdale (near Miami) to Bimini connects the United States with the Bimini Islands. Currently, Balearia Caribbean is the only ferry company offering this service. The ferry operates the crossing from 3 to 5 times a week, with an approximate duration of two hours.

It is important to note that both the duration and frequency of the ferry service between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini may vary depending on the season. Therefore, it is recommended to verify the most up-to-date information on schedules and fares using our search engine.

Deadline times

Remember that it is important to comply with the deadline times to avoid embarkation problems. Beyond this time Balearia Caribbean cannot guarantee you will be taken on board. Generally departures and arrivals (both) will be ALWAYS from/ to : Terminal 21 at the Port Everglades.

There are some specifict dates when Balearia Caribbean doesn't depart from Terminal 21 , it will be from a different terminal, see below (dates subject to change):

 Fort Lauderdale - Bimini   Departure from Fort Lauderdale Return to Fort Lauderdale
  Terminal departure from from Bimini to Terminal
Sunday 17th March 2024 29 Arrival Ft. Lau at 3pm 29
Sunday 17th March 2024 29 Arrival Ft. Lau at 11pm 21
Friday 19th April 2024 21 26

 

departure from Fort Lauderdale

Check-in from Fort Lauderdale commences at 6:00 a.m., three hours before departure time.

The terminal doors close at 8:00 a.m., which is one hour before the vessel departure at 9:00 a.m. We strongly suggest that guests plan to arrive between 6:15 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.

Please note that due to strict security measures, you may run into traffic congestion upon entering the port. Plan your arrival to the actual port at least one hour prior to departure.

 

Fort Lauderdale ferry port

2021 Eller Drive, Terminal 21 or 26, Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, 33316, Florida, United States

Port Everglades Terminal

GPS Location

 

departure from Bahamas

Check-in from Bimini will start 2 hours before departure.

Check your booking confirmation or boarding cards about which is your departure time.

Remember that doors will be closed 1 hour before departure.

 

Bimini ferry port

Fisherman's Village ferry deck, Bimini Bay, Bailey Town, North Bimini, Bahamas

Balearia Caribbean Bimini Office

GPS Location

 

Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry prices

 

cheapest price from $115 one way + taxes
Economy Premium seat from $154 one way + taxes
average price $270.20 return + taxes
Bimini ferry one day from $225
Taxes aprox $70 per person per way

 

The cheapest price starts from $115 + taxes per person per way. The average cost of the ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini can range between $225 and $396, depending on the time of year you want to travel and the accommodation (Economy or Premium). The average fare in Premium seats ranges from $154 for the cheapest to $435 for the most expensive. Rates are usually approximately $70 per person.

 

Changes, Canellations & Refunds

Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

The ticket is non-transferable. Passenger's name cannot be modified.

Reservations submitted for cancelation before 7 days before sailing, full refund.

Booking cancellations submitted between 7-4 days before sailing, 50% penalty.

Booking cancellations submitted 3 days or less before the sail date, no refund.

Date changes are permitted if requested at least 24 hours before departure. Fare difference and a penalty fee of US $75 will be applied for each change.

No refund will be applied for cancellations of special offers and one-day trips.

Any passenger who does not board the vessel for any reason, beyond Balearia Caribbean's control, shall not be entitled to a refund or date change.

Balearia Caribbean and/or I Love Ferry does not assume any responsibility other than reimbursement of the ticket. If the vessel for which the ticket has been issued does not carry out the stipulated journey due to operational difficulties, weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances, or forces beyond our control.

Balearia Caribbean and/or I Love Ferry are not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation.

For more information check the ticket contract: https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/en/ticket-contract

 

Luggage Policy & Extra Fees

Complementary

As a courtesy to our guests, each adult passenger is allowed ONE carry-on item free of charge included in the ferry ticket price. The courtesy bag must weigh 26.5 LBS or less and have a maximum dimensions of 22”x18”x10”. Being able to carry a small bag or backpack is also included in the price of the ferry ticket. If you travel with babies, you can also carry one additional piece of luggage (26.5 LBS or less, with maximum dimensions of 22”x18”x10”) free of charge, included in the price of your ticket.

Luggage exceding 26.5 LBS or the one courtesy bag allowance will be subject to a charge of :

- $30.00(USD) per bag (one-way Trip) up to 50 LBS

- $60.00(USD) per bag ( ROUNDTRIP) up to 70 LBS

Over-sized Luggage (71-100 lbs.) or large items such as bicycles, kayaks, scuba equipment, etc., will be subject to a charge of : $90.00 (USD) per item, (one-way trip / roundtrip).

Tv's up to 32": $30 each. Tv's 42" to 55": $60 each. Tv's up to 65": $90 each.

Kayaks up to 8': $90 per trip. Bicycles: $30 one way / $60 Roundtrip. Scuba gear: Charge as a luggage.

Containers & Coolers & Boxes

The price of the refrigerator is not included in the ticket price. The refrigerator will be checked in at the baggage check-in counter as extra baggage depending on the size at the time of departure. Customers can travel with coolers and coolers will be charged based on the size and weight of each one. In the event that the size of the refrigerators or coolers exceeds the allowed size, it will be considered cargo and they will not be able to take the ferry that day.

Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry services

Bimini ferry terminal Services Terminal is wheelchair accessible
Bimini ferry Tram service included during ferry arrival and departure hours. Tram service travels to Fisherman's village and Hilton Resort.
Fort Lauderdale ferry terminal Services Available at the Mid Port parking garage.
Fort Lauderdale ferry terminal Services Terminal is wheelchair accessible.
Fort Lauderdale ferry terminal Services Vending machines available.

 

Ferry on board services

Baleària Caribbean's ferry, the Jaume II fast ferry, has a large number of services on board to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. Balearia Caribbean and its staff work very hard to offer good customer service, helping you with everything you need. For all Balearia Caribbean employees it is very important to guarantee passengers an excellent experience.

Snack Bar, Entertainment & Wifi

The Jaume II fast ferry has a fast food cafeteria where you can also buy snacks. In addition, whether you travel in Economy or Premium category, you can try the Bahama Mama, one of the great cocktails served in their bars.

During your journey aboard the Jaume Ii fast ferry you can enjoy a variety of music. You can also see a film selection with educational documentaries and films suitable for children, young people or adults.

There is wifi on board but it is paid. If you want to stay connected at all times, ask on board about the incredible special Wi-Fi offers available during the voyage. The Wifi specialist crew members will give you all the information you need so you can interact with your social networks. Share your photos on Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter).

Onboard shopping & Outside

While traveling you can buy duty-free perfumes, cigarettes or souvenirs. The ship's store has a wide variety of gifts, perfumes, liquors, cigarettes, cigars... On board you also have an Excursion Office where you can book all the activities you want to do upon your arrival in the Bahamas. Some of the activities you can do are snorkeling, renting a car, a scooter or a bicycle or a day pass at the Beach Club at the Hilton Hotel.

And while you sail towards Bimini on the Jaume II fast ferry from Balearia Caribben you can enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean and the sea breeze on its terrace.

Schedule

Fort Lauderdale Bimini
9:00am 11:00am
Departures
November, 2024: 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th
Departures
December, 2024: 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 31st
Departures
January, 2025: 3rd
12:00pm 2:00pm
Departures
January, 2025: 1st

Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.

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$155.00 per persona plus taxes $70 from Fort Lauderdale (45 minutes by car from Miami) to Bimini, return.

Fort Lauderdale Bimini Balearia Caribbean Fort Lauderdale Bimini 2 hours, is the duration of the ferry ride with Balearia Caribbean, from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini in the Bahamas. Departing at 09:00 and arriving Bimini North at 11:00 hour.

Depending on the weather conditions and the state of the sea, the journey can takes 2 hours and a half or 3 hours.

If you like white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and a warm and calm environment, Bimini is the closest island in the Bahamas to the south coast of Florida. From Fort Lauderdale, and in just 2 hours of crossing you can reach North Bimini and spend a great one-day trip or enjoy the island with one of our offers of ferry and hotel in Bimini. In our opinion, Bimini is worth going to.

Documentation Required for US Residents

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION:

In accordance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please note that as of April 23, 2018 all U.S. citizens, adults and minors, must be in possession of a current and valid passport or passport card at the time of the trip.

*Please note: Birth certificates, photo ID, and naturalization documents (Certificate of Naturalization) will not be accepted*

For international travel only PASSPORTS will be accepted. This applies to our one-day trips and stays of at least 1 night. The expiration date of your passport has to be more than 6 months after the return date of your travel.

The enhanced driver's license is not a valid document to board the ferry.

US RESIDENTS ONE-DAY TRIP:​

US residents must travel with a valid ARC (green card). Please bring the valid passport of the country of citizenship at the time of check-in. If the ARC is expired, you must bring the original extension document with the expired ARC card.

RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES STAYING AT LEAST 1 NIGHT IN THE BAHAMAS:

Bring ARC (green card) and you must have a passport from the country where you were born.

IMPORTANT ADVICE TO NOTE:* Balearia Caribbean LTD and/or I LOVE FERRY are not responsible for any denied boarding or desembarking due to failure to present proper travel documentation*

More updated information on international travel regulations, on the following border protection website: Border Protection Regulations.

CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS: SAME DAY OR OVERNIGHT STAY TRAVEL

Canadian Citizens need a valid passport from your home country whose expiration date, after returning from the Bahamas, must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if you are transiting through other countries such as the United States.

Original Canadian permanent resident card - must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if transiting through other countries such as the US.

The ferry crossing time from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini is approximately 2 hours. The sailing duration may vary from season to season, so we recommend you check online.

The only and best ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini is operated by Balearia Caribbean. Balearia Caribbean is the only ferry company with which you can travel from Florida to the Bahamas.

To get from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, US) to Bimini (Bahamas) you can go by plane, seaplane or direct fast ferry.

You can fly with the company Silver Airways and United Airlines to South Bimini (BIM) on a direct flight. If your stay is in Bimini North (Hilton Hotel) you will have to take a taxi boat to go to the other island. If your destination is North Bimini you can go by seaplane from Fort Lauderdale with the company Tropic Ocean Airways.

From our point of view, the best and cheapest option to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini North is by fast ferry from Port Everglades. Balearia Caribbean makes the connection between Fort Lauderdale and Bimini from 3 to 5 times weekly.

Fort Lauderdale - 2021 Eller Drive, Terminal 21 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | *Balearia Caribbean terminal number may vary. Please, call Balearia Caribbean for more details at +1 (866) 699-6988.

With Balearia Caribbean you can change the date of your ferry trip if you request it at least 24 hours before the departure time. For each change you make you will have a penalty of $75 plus fare difference (if the price of your new date is more expensive than the price of the reserved date).

Remember that these tickets are not transferable and that the passenger's name cannot be modified under any circumstances.

Balearia Caribbean ferry tickets can be canceled under the following rules:

- Full refund, if the date of request to cancel the reservation is before 7 days of the ferry departure date.

- 50% penalty, if the reservation cancellation request is made between 7 and 4 days before the scheduled departure date.

- No refund, if the reservation cancellation request is made 3 days or less before the scheduled departure date of the ship.

- One-day trips or special offers cancellations has No refund.

Remember that ferry tickets are non-transferable. The name of the passengers cannot be modified.

Any passenger who does not board the ferry for any reason, which is not under the control of Balearia Caribbean and/or I Love Ferry, will not have the right to a refund or change of date.

Balearia Caribbean and/or I Love Ferry will not assume any responsibility beyond the refund of the amount of the reserved ticket if the ferry for which the ticket was purchased and paid for does not carry out the stipulated trip due to operational difficulties, weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances or forces. outside the control of these companies.

 


 
 
 

The average price of a foot passenger is $133 plus taxes. Normally the taxes are $70 for a round trip. The prices can range from $98 and $261, plus taxes.

The average medium ticket is typically $625. This is the price for 3 people (adults) with taxes incluided and hand laggage. The cheapest Fort Lauderdale Bimini ferry prices start from $225 (including taxes $70) day-trip per person.

If you only want to sell a one way ticket the price of the Bimini ferry starts at $77.5 one-way, plus taxes in Economy seat and starts at $95.5 one-way, plus taxes in Premium Economy seat, with Balearia Caribbean.

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