May 01, 2025
If you're looking for the best Memorial Day trips to celebrate this special day, we have several ideas for traveling from Florida:
Other options besides a day trip include weekend getaways:
We believe these are great budget-friendly ideas to make the most of Memorial Day. To check schedules, availability, and prices for traveling during this holiday weekend, visit our website, ferry to Bahamas, for all the details.
Here are the upcoming Balearia Caribbean ferry schedules for traveling to Freeport, Bahamas (round-trip schedules):
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| Fort Lauderdale | Freeport Grand Bahama | |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 am | 12:00 pm * | |
| * Thursday January 02 2025. | ||
| * Tuesdays (January 21 to May 27, 2025). | ||
| * Saturdays (January 4, January 18 to February 22 and from March 15 to May 31, 2025). | ||
| * Sunday, March 9, 2025. | ||
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| Freeport Grand Bahama | Fort Lauderdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 pm | 09:30 pm * | |
| * Thursday January 02 2025. | ||
| * Tuesdays (January 21 to May 27, 2025). | ||
| * Saturdays (January 4, January 18 to February 22 and from March 15 to May 31, 2025). | ||
| * Sunday, March 9, 2025. | ||
These schedules are subject to changes by Balearia Caribbean due to operational reasons or sea conditions, without prior notice.
We recommend providing an email and phone number so the ferry company can contact you or send you updates about your trip at any time.
If you're staying in Miami and prefer to travel by ferry to Bimini, here are the upcoming dates and schedules: Miami to Bimini ferry.
These are our sunny, budget-friendly, and best trips to the Bahamas—our favorite Memorial Day weekend getaways this year:
Bimini Ferry and Hilton Hotel Among all the weekend getaways to the Bahamas, this one includes round-trip ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Bimini island, Bahamas, plus 2 or 3 nights at the Hilton at World Resort Bimini.
Bimini is a small island you can easily explore in a day. We recommend renting a golf cart upon arrival. Enjoy its crystal-clear beaches like Radio Beach, savor the local seafood (try a seafood salad with a cold beer), and swim in its transparent waters.
The Hilton hotel is an excellent 4-star hotel with spacious rooms featuring two queen beds for up to 4 adults, offering views of the Caribbean or the marina. It has a restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, multiple infinity pools—including one on the rooftop—and bars for cocktails. There's also a spa, sauna, massage room, and casino. Guests can access an exclusive Beach Club for an extra fee, offering All-Inclusive food and drinks, loungers, cabanas, a saltwater pool, and direct beach access.
You can book this day trip at: bimini ferry and hotel.
Bahamas Ferry and Viva Fortuna Beach at Wyndham Resort One of our best vacation deals is a package that includes an All-Inclusive stay in a Bahamas resort plus ferry tickets from Miami to Bahamas.
Freeport, on Grand Bahama island, is the second-largest city in the Bahamas after Nassau. It’s a tropical paradise for visitors, offering an All-Inclusive luxury resort vacation, cultural sites, and natural wonders to explore.
Viva Fortuna Beach at Wyndham Hotel is the only All-Inclusive resort in Freeport and Bimini. Located oceanfront along a beautiful beach with clear waters, it’s one of the best hotels with authentic Bahamian vibes. It’s the perfect hotel for a relaxing escape in its top suites. Enjoy water sports, paddleboarding, pickleball, and even a trapeze at Fortuna Beach.
This hotel is ideal for families, couples seeking romance, or anyone wanting a peaceful getaway from Florida. It offers 274 rooms with balconies or terraces overlooking the Caribbean or jungle, designed with Victorian architecture for a luxurious colonial feel.
Enjoy local and international flavors at three à la carte restaurants. There’s also a buffet, a beach snack bar, and two full-service bars with 24-hour food options. In the evenings, enjoy themed dinners and parties based on the season.
Take advantage of the short distance between Miami and the Bahamas. Travel by direct ferry from Florida to Freeport, Grand Bahama island, in just 3 hours, and relax at Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham.
You can book this package here: Bahamas bimini islands all inclusive.
Bimini Ferry Day Trip The most affordable Memorial Day trip is the Bimini ferry day trip. For $225 per person, enjoy a same-day round-trip ferry to Bimini island, Bahamas.
The price includes ferry tickets and boarding passes in Economy class for a round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini. It includes a small carry-on backpack as luggage.
The price does not include transfers to Fort Lauderdale, transfers from Bimini port to the beach or beach club, large luggage, meals, or drinks onboard. Upon arrival in Bimini, you can rent a golf cart to explore the island freely. Meals in Bimini and entrance to the Hilton Beach Club are not included.
In Florida: Freeport Bahamas. Grand Bahama island offers a fantastic Memorial Day weekend option for anyone near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Port Everglades, where Balearia Caribbean ferries depart, is 30 minutes by car from Miami Beach hotels and about 45 minutes from downtown Miami.
This weekend getaway includes round-trip ferry tickets from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Freeport (Bahamas) and accommodations at the hotel of your choice.
If you enjoy All-Inclusive stays in Freeport, stay at Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham for great accommodations, meals, and drinks—including cocktails at the beachfront hotel bar.
If you're looking for an adventurous weekend, stay in Freeport with room-only or bed & breakfast options, rent a car, and explore the island’s natural landscapes in the East End.
At the beach, go snorkeling and admire colorful fish and marine life. Adventurers can swim with pigs on the beach and even feed them.
The Bahamas offers an ideal weekend getaway close to home to celebrate this special occasion.
Memorial Day is the day the United States honors the brave patriots who fought and served in the armed forces to protect the nation and its citizens. Memorial Day reminds us of the importance of sacrifice in defending the country. It’s celebrated on the last Monday of May and is a national holiday across the U.S.
While many Americans visit cemeteries and monuments to honor the fallen, many others see it as the unofficial start of summer and use the day for travel or a short getaway.
