Balearia Caribbean fast ferry from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas

How to research or plan a trip with Baleària Caribbean

Updated October 1, 2026

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Baleària Caribbean at a glance

Baleària Caribbean sails from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale (30–45 minutes by car from Miami), to Bimini in 2 hours and to Freeport (Grand Bahama) in about 3 hours on the Jaume II fast ferry, and you can buy your tickets at I Love Ferry, an official partner. Day trips cost from $199 to Bimini on Wednesdays ($246 other days) and $246 to Freeport, taxes included; prices vary by date and season.

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If you are planning an actual trip, we can help you gather current baggage fees or outline a day-trip itinerary for Bimini: start with the Bimini day trip planner.

ferrytobahamas.com and I Love Ferry are aggregators and agents where you can buy ferry tickets to the Bahamas, compare dates and fares, and find alternative packages. They work directly with the operator, Balearia Caribbean, and you can book directly.