A day in the Bahamas
The best Bahamas ferry trip from Miami
The round-trip ferry to Bimini with hotel transfers, six hours on the island, passports and the Port Everglades departure: here is what to know, with honest advice on what the price includes, passports and US customs on the way back, and cancellation and weather.
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Yes, you can take a ferry from Miami to the Bahamas for the day. It sails to Bimini from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, about two hours each way. Our pick adds hotel transfers from Miami Beach.
Our pick for a Bimini day trip
One tour with the ferry and hotel transfers. It has free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
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from €276 per person Our top pick 15 hours 4.2 (705) reviews on GetYourGuide
Round-trip Bimini ferry with hotel transfers from Miami Beach
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miami Beach, the high-speed ferry, landing and facility fees and 6 hours of free time on Bimini. About 15 hours. Food, drinks and tips are extra. Not for pregnant women.
Best for Visitors in Miami Beach without a car
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Bimini day trip at a glance
- From
- €276 per person
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Free cancellation
- Yes, 24 h
- Why we picked it
- Transfers and fees in one booking, with 4.2 from 705 reviews.
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Miami to Bahamas day trips: a day in Bimini
A Miami to Bahamas day trip means a day in Bimini. It is the Bahamas island you can reach and leave in one day by ferry.
With our pick, you get 6 hours on the island. The rest of the 15-hour day is the transfer and the ferry.
You need a passport, even for one day in Bimini. A birth certificate or driver’s licence is not enough.
Tours from Miami to the Bahamas
We list one tour from Miami to the Bahamas: the ferry with hotel transfers from Miami Beach. Or you can book the ferry yourself and get to the port on your own.
- This tour: pickup in Miami Beach, ferry, landing fees and 6 hours on Bimini. From about €276 per person.
- The ferry on your own: leaves from Port Everglades, with no transfer from Miami. It sails a few days a week, and fares change with offers. Check the ferry line’s schedule.
The Miami–Bimini ferry: where it leaves and how long it takes
The Miami–Bimini ferry leaves from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, not from Miami. The ferry line uses Terminal 21, though this may change. The high-speed crossing takes about 2 hours.
The ferry arrives at North Bimini. The ferry sails a few days a week, so check the schedule before you plan.
For Nassau and other islands, see our guide to the miami nassau ferry.
- Ferry crossing
- about 2 hours
- Check-in back
- 3 hours before
- On the island
- 6 hours
- Whole day
- about 15 hours
The ferry from Bimini back to Miami (and US customs)
Check-in for the ferry back starts 3 hours before it leaves Bimini. You clear US customs when you land at Port Everglades.
Keep your passport safe. If you lose it in the Bahamas, US customs must approve you by email before you can board.
Ferry from Miami to the Bahamas: price and what it includes
Our pick costs from about €276 per person. It includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Miami Beach, the ferry, landing and facility fees and 6 hours on Bimini.
Food, drinks and tips are not included. If you book the ferry yourself, fares change with offers, and you must get to Port Everglades on your own.
What do you need for a Bimini day trip?
You need a passport for a Bimini day trip. US citizens need a valid passport book or passport card. A birth certificate or driver’s licence is not enough.
Visitors from other countries need a passport and an ESTA or US visa to come back into the US. The ferry line asks that your passport be valid for 6 months after your trip.
A child travelling with one parent needs a signed and notarised letter from the other parent.
More day trips from Miami
Bimini is the only trip here that leaves the country. For shorter days out, see all our day tours from miami.
Tips before you book the Bimini ferry
Pack your passport
No passport, no boarding. US citizens can use a passport book or card.
Use free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. Watch the forecast the day before.
Budget for food
Food, drinks and tips are extra on the day.
Check the sailing days
The ferry sails a few days a week. Pick your date before you plan the rest of your trip.
Bimini ferry: questions and answers
Is there a ferry from Miami to the Bahamas?
How much is the ferry from Miami to Bimini?
How long is the ferry ride from Miami to Bimini?
Do I need a passport for a Bimini day trip?
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: Baleària Caribbean: Fort Lauderdale to Bimini · Baleària Caribbean: ferry to Bimini · Baleària Caribbean: ferry back from Bimini · Baleària Caribbean: US citizens · Baleària Caribbean: non-US citizens · Baleària Caribbean: minors.
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Written by the Best Things to Do in Miami editorial team.