Self Guided Day Trip to the Bahamas

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale Port, where the ferry will be waiting to take you to on an adventure for an unforgettable day in the Caribbean.

After a 2-hour boat ride on a comfortable boat with toilets and a café, you'll arrive at the turquoise waters and white sand of the Bahamas, where you can spend a relaxing day in paradise. There, you'll have 5-7 hours of free time, without a guide, depending on the waiting time at customs before taking the ferry (sometimes the wait can be long).

During your free time, you'll be able to enjoy the paradisiacal landscapes of the Bahamas at your leisure, this archipelago in the Caribbean Sea has it all!

At the end of the day, we'll return by ferry to Port Everglades, arriving about 12 hours later.

Which Islands Do We Visit?

The islands will depend on the day of the week you choose in your reservation:

Bimini Islands (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday)

If you're joining us on a Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday, we'll visit the Bimini Islands: the westernmost archipelago of the Bahamas and the closest to the US coast of Florida.

On these days of the week, you can choose one of the following options:

• Day trip with pickup: in this case, we'll pick you up between 5:40 am and 6:30 am, at your hotel in Miami Beach, Calling Miami, Washington Avenue or Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown, an IHG Hotel. From here, we'll take you to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, from where we'll set sail for the Bahamas at 9 am.
• Day trip without pickup: with this option, please arrive at Terminal 21 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale at least 2 hours before departure. The departure time for your sailing to the Bahamas is 9 am.

Schedule:

In both options, you'll arrive at the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas at 11 am, where you'll have free time to explore and enjoy the archipelago. Please note that you must return to the Bimini port between 5:30 pm and 6 pm, as the departure back to the United States is scheduled between 7 pm and 7:30 pm.

Arrival at the Port of Fort Lauderdale in Florida is expected between 9 pm and 9:30 pm. For those who select the transfer option, you can expect to reach your hotel in Miami between 11 pm and midnight.

Freeport (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)

If you take the tour on a Tuesday or Saturday, the itinerary will take you from Florida to Freeport, with Grand Bahama Island as your main destination.

Please note that hotel pickup is not included. You will need to arrive at Terminal 21 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale 2 hours prior to departure. The ferry departs at 9:00 AM, setting sail for Freeport Harbor.

Arrival at Grand Bahama Island is expected at 11am, after which you'll have free time to explore and enjoy the Caribbean scenery at your own pace. At 6:30 pm, you'll need to return to the port of Freeport to prepare for departure back to Florida at 7:30 pm.

Arrival at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is scheduled for 9:30 pm.

Ferry Seating

Regardless of which day of the week you choose, when booking you can opt for one of the following types of seating on the ferry:

• Standard seating: travel in the bow, in the central area of the main deck, or on the second deck of the ship, depending on availability.
• Premium seating: includes a complimentary drink, priority boarding, and guaranteed seating in the main deck's stern area of the ferry.