Miami / Fort Lauderdale → Bahamas
Bimini / Bahamas Ferry Day Trip
Listed with: US2U Tours
Ferry + fees vary; passport mandatory. Estimate pending confirmation.
Quick answer: This is an international ferry day — usually Port Everglades / Fort Lauderdale corridor to Bimini or Grand Bahama — not a Keys coach. A valid passport is mandatory. Build customs buffers both ways. Seasickness planning matters more here than on an Overseas Highway bus.
Who this fits
Travelers who want a Bahamas stamp and island free time without an overnight flight. Poor fit if passports are expired, if anyone cannot handle ferry motion, or if your only free day is already cut by a late Miami flight.
Passport and timing checklist
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Valid passport | No passport, no boarding for this product class |
| Hotel → port transfer | Miami Beach to Port Everglades needs honest drive time |
| Return customs | Lines vary; do not book a tight evening flight |
| Island plan | Beach vs golf cart vs lunch — pick one priority |
Cost honesty
Public packages often land in the mid–high hundreds per person before transfers and island extras. Fees and fuel surcharges move. We confirm the live ferry product, then invoice — no card on submit.
Not the same as Dry Tortugas
Tortugas is a U.S. National Park ferry from Key West (Yankee Freedom listing). Bimini is Bahamas immigration. Do not confuse the two in notes.
FAQ
Closed-loop cruise passport rules? This ferry is not a closed-loop cruise product. Bring a passport.
Kids? Yes with documents; list ages.
Motion sickness? Sit midship, eat light, bring your preferred remedy.
What to do with island hours
Pick one: beach club time, a casual lunch, or a short golf-cart loop — not all three at sprint speed. Immigration and ferry boarding eat the edges of the day. Alcohol on the return ferry is a personal risk if you get motion sick.
Documents pouch
Passport, printed or phone confirmation, and a backup payment method. Keep them on your body during the crossing, not in a checked bag that does not exist on a day ferry.
Not a Keys day trip
Travelers sometimes search “Miami day trip” and land on Bimini by accident. This is immigration, ferry motion, and island free time — not Seven Mile Bridge photos. If you want Keys highway storytelling, switch to a coach listing before we confirm.
Bring a light layer for AC terminals and a dry shirt for windy decks. Keep evenings free after return customs.
Decision table
| Book Bimini ferry | Choose Keys instead |
|---|---|
| Want Bahamas stamp + island free time | Want Overseas Highway storytelling |
| Passport ready | Passport expired / missing |
| OK with ferry motion | Need a dry coach day only |
More FAQ
Visa? Most U.S. visitors use passport; confirm your nationality rules.
Cash on island? Cards widely useful; still carry a backup.
Golf carts? Often rentable — not included unless package says.
Return same day guaranteed? Weather and customs can delay — keep evening flights soft.
Kids without passport? No for this ferry class.
Includes
- Round-trip ferry seat when package includes it
- Island free time
Not included
- Passport / immigration fees if separate
- Island activities
- Meals
- Hotel transfers unless selected
How our request desk protects you
- You send dates, party size, and pickup notes — still unpaid.
- We verify the operator can run that slot (or propose a better fit).
- Only then we email an invoice with the confirmed total.
- You can still ask questions before paying that invoice.
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