Grand Bahama Island Day Trip by Ferry

    A full-day Grand Bahama ferry excursion departing from Fort Lauderdale, not a boat departure from central Miami.

    Boat Tour
    Full DayMax 5002 – 99Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    White sand meeting turquoise water on a beachBahamas ferry crossing the water in evening lightPalm-shaded beach with lounge chairs beside turquoise water
    Bahamas ferry crossing the water in evening light
    Palm-shaded beach with lounge chairs beside turquoise water

    Features

    Fast Ferry

    Modern air-conditioned ferry

    Guaranteed Seat

    Reserved seating

    Full Day

    Tour duration

    Max 500

    Ferry capacity

    Overview

    Leave the Florida mainland behind and set sail for Grand Bahama Island! High-speed ferry, turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and the famous Crystal Beach pigs.

    Highlights

    • 🚒 Bahamas day trip by ferry
    • 🏝️ Crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches
    • πŸ›οΈ Historic sites and local cuisine
    • β˜€οΈ Famous Bahamian beaches
    • 🐷 Swim with friendly pigs at Crystal Beach

    Itinerary

    1

    07:30 AM – Check-in

    Port Fort Lauderdale.

    2

    09:00 AM – Departure

    Ferry to Grand Bahama.

    3

    12:00 Noon – Arrival

    Arrive at Grand Bahama.

    4

    12:30-5:00 PM – Free Time

    Explore the island.

    5

    5:00 PM – Return Check-in

    Ferry check-in.

    6

    6:00 PM – Return

    Ferry departs.

    7

    9:00 PM – Back

    Arrive Fort Lauderdale.

    What's Included

    • ca. 4-5 hours free time on island
    • Guaranteed seat on air-conditioned ferry

    What's Not Included

    • Snorkeling (ca. US$ 60)
    • Beach Day Pass (ca. US$ 50)
    • Crystal Beach (ca. US$ 79)

    Check-in Details

    Meeting and check-in information below reflects the listing. Reconfirm the exact address, time and transfer coverage with the operator in your selected booking confirmation.

    • Check-in closes 7:30 AM at Port Everglades.
    • Valid passports required.

    What to Bring

    • Passports
    • ESTA/visa if applicable
    • Swimsuit
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen

    Special Requirements

      Disclaimers

      • β€’ Passports mandatory.
      • β€’ No refund without valid passport.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Answers summarize the listed experience, not live availability or a guarantee of current policies. Confirm inclusions, restrictions and cancellation terms in the selected FareHarbor booking.

      Need passport?

      Yes, mandatory.

      Ferry duration?

      About 3 hours each way.

      What to do on island?

      Snorkeling, beaches, Crystal Beach, cuisine.

      Food included?

      No, separate.

      Cancellation?

      Check booking page.

      Is this the right tour for your trip?

      Plan transport to the Fort Lauderdale port and verify international entry requirements for your nationality with official authorities and the carrier. Compare ferry time, island time and additional activities with the Key West road trip.

      The ferry day starts in Fort Lauderdale

      This full-day product is for Grand Bahama, not Bimini, and departs from Fort Lauderdale rather than central Miami. Arrange the port journey and international documents before optional island activities. The overall duration does not establish time available on a beach.

      Questions for the operator before payment

      • Which port instructions and international documents apply to each traveler?
      • Which transfers, fees and island activities are included in my option?

      Booking and operator information

      Operator shown on the linked FareHarbor listing: US2U.

      Best Miami Tours is a tour-discovery and referral website, not the operator of this activity. FareHarbor processes the booking for the independent provider. Confirm the operator name, exact meeting point, requirements, inclusions and cancellation conditions before payment. We may receive a referral commission.

      From

      $299per person
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      DurationFull Day
      Group SizeMax 500
      Age2 – 99
      LocationFort Lauderdale

      From

      $299 per person

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      What to expect

      Fast Ferry

      Modern air-conditioned ferry

      Guaranteed Seat

      Reserved seating

      Full Day

      Tour duration

      Max 500

      Ferry capacity

      Tripadvisor

      US2U Β· 3.7/5 Β· 383 reviews

      Tripadvisor operator rating, not reviews of this tour. Source: FareHarbor summary (Oct 2026).