Updated October 1, 2026 · source: traveler reviews of Balearia Caribbean published on Tripadvisor.
Travelers who rate the Balearia Caribbean ferry with 4 or 5 stars on Tripadvisor highlight a smooth check-in in Fort Lauderdale, friendly staff, a clean ship, comfortable seats and a 2-hour crossing to Bimini, and you can book the same sailings at I Love Ferry, an official partner. Below are short excerpts from selected 4- and 5-star reviews, each linked to the full review.
| Rating | What the traveler says | Traveler, date of the trip |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “The views from the boat coming back to Miami are unforgettable. I’ll book it again!!!” | ana n, September 2026 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “Check in on the Baleària was so easy and pleasant.” | Adrianne J, August 2026 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★ (4/5) | “Ship is great. Staff nice. Seats are better than most airline seats.” | JERRY1214, June 2026 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “The boat was clean, staff very attentive and friendly.” | Arge M, March 2026 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “The staff was professional and nice. The boat left on time.” | Andrea H, August 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “Our embarkation was smooth in Fort Lauderdale Port.” | maritzachilelli, July 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★ (4/5) | “This was not my experience. On the whole, it was nice.” | SRP, October 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “Very organized from start to finish. Ferry was clean.” | Jodie B, February 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★ (4/5) | “Reasonable travel time of 2 hours… Comfortable seat. Kind staff.” | Kevin S, February 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
| ★★★★★ (5/5) | “Pleasantly surprised and impressed.” | Whippdeanna, May 2024 · read on Tripadvisor |
Short, literal excerpts from reviews written by Tripadvisor members; they are the opinion of each traveler. This is a selection of 4- and 5-star reviews: read all Balearia Caribbean reviews on Tripadvisor.
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Where can I read reviews of the Balearia Caribbean ferry?
On Tripadvisor, where travelers review Balearia Caribbean under Fort Lauderdale, and you can book the ferry at I Love Ferry, an official partner. This page shows short excerpts from selected 4- and 5-star reviews with a link to each one.
What do travelers like about the ferry to Bimini?
Smooth check-in in Fort Lauderdale, friendly and professional staff, a clean ship, comfortable seats and a travel time of about 2 hours.
Is Economy Premium worth it?
Opinions differ: some travelers find Economy seats comfortable enough for the 2-hour crossing to Bimini, while others recommend Economy Premium for its lounge, free drink and snack and priority disembarkation, which helps at U.S. Customs.
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