Self Guided Day Trip to the Bahamas

Enjoy a day in a Caribbean paradise in the Bahamas, 2 hours from Miami. The comfortable boat will take you on a self-guided tour of paradise!

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 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

If you wish to visit the westernmost archipelago of the Bahamas, and therefore the closest to the US coast of Florida, you can choose one of the following options:

• Day trip with pickup: in this case, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Miami Beach. Pickups are only available at hotels on Collins Avenue. If you're staying at a hotel on another street, you'll be assigned the nearest pickup point. In Miami, pickup is at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown, an IHG Hotel at 5:50 am. From there, we'll take you to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, where you'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

If you take the trip to Freeport, the main destination on Grand Bahama Island, please note that hotel pickup is not included, so two hours before departure you'll need to go directly to Terminal 21 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, where you'll set sail for the port of Freeport at 9 am.

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.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This tour offers a self-guided experience, allowing you to explore the beautiful islands at your own pace. You will start by boarding the ferry at Port Everglades for a scenic journey. Upon arrival, enjoy your free time on the islands, returning to the ferry at the specified time for your return trip.

Included:

• Round-trip ferry transport to the islands.
• 5-7 hours of free time on the islands (depending on customs wait).
• Comfortable ferry with amenities such as toilets and café.
• Pickup service if you choose the option with pickup.

Not Included:

• Meals and drinks unless specified.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off for Freeport option.
• Guided tour services; this is a self-guided experience.

Meeting Point:

For those with hotel pickup, the meeting point is at your specified hotel in Miami Beach. If you're heading directly to the ferry, the meeting point is Terminal 21 at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. Please arrive at least 2 hours prior to the ferry departure time.