Day Trips from Miami: Key West & the Bahamas
Miami is the perfect base for two classic day trips: the drive down the Overseas Highway to Key West, and the ferry across to Grand Bahama Island.
Compare durations, advertised starting prices and departure points. The Bahamas ferry leaves from Fort Lauderdale, not central Miami; check whether your chosen option includes a transfer to the port.
2 listed tours · from $69
Advertised starting prices in USD. FareHarbor confirms availability, fees, final prices and cancellation terms.
PopularKey West Day Trip
PopularGrand Bahama Island Day Trip by Ferry
Key West or the Bahamas — which day trip is right for you?
Key West is a road trip within Florida, with time to explore the island according to the listed itinerary. Compare the total travel time and free time; extra activities may require separate reservations or payment.
The Bahamas option is an international ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale. Confirm passport, visa and entry requirements for your nationality with official authorities and the carrier; a passport alone may not be sufficient.
Allow a full day and check departure, check-in and return times. Verify transfers, port fees, meals, optional activities and cancellation conditions in the selected FareHarbor booking. Bring water and a light layer for transport.
Road trip or international ferry?
The Key West listing advertises 14 hours, while Grand Bahama is listed as a full-day ferry excursion. Neither is a quick add-on between Miami activities. Compare departure location, travel time and free time at the destination separately.
Grand Bahama departures are from Fort Lauderdale. Do not assume a Miami transfer, port fees or island activities are included. Check current international entry information with official Bahamas authorities and the carrier; requirements depend on your nationality and documents.
Official Bahamas entry and visa informationBest Miami Tours is a tour-discovery and referral website, not the operator of all these activities. We may earn a commission on referred bookings.
Key West or Grand Bahama: choose the journey as well as the destination
Key West is a full-day road trip within Florida. The Grand Bahama listing advertises a full day and is an international ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale. Both require a substantial block of time, but their departure logistics and document requirements differ.
Choose Key West if you are looking for the catalog’s Florida road-trip format. Consider Grand Bahama only after confirming the port journey and international travel requirements for your group. Do not compare them by starting price alone: transfer arrangements, optional activities and time at the destination can change your overall plan.
Separate travel time from destination time
The overall Key West duration is not the time available to explore the island. Likewise, the ferry outing’s full-day label includes much more than beach time. Read the selected itinerary for departure, check-in, travel, destination time and return before adding another activity.
If you want to book a separate attraction or excursion at the destination, confirm the location and timing against the return arrangements. Keep enough margin for local transport and required check-in. Neither listing establishes that every activity in destination photos is part of your ticket.
Documents, port transport and optional costs
Grand Bahama is not Bimini, and a Miami base does not mean a Miami port departure. Use the Grand Bahama product’s confirmed Fort Lauderdale instructions and official entry information. Check requirements for each traveler and for returning to the United States; this website cannot confirm individual immigration eligibility.
For either excursion, verify transfers, meals, optional activities and cancellation terms in the selected FareHarbor option. A displayed starting price is not a guaranteed final total. Plan the return to your accommodation as well as the outbound trip, and avoid a tight connection after a full-day excursion.
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