Bimini – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferry to United States
Bimini – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferry to United States
Balearia Caribbean provides the ferry from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale (Miami). Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferries cost between £274 and £954, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferries.
The first Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferry typically departs from Bimini at around 15:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.
The Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferry trip can take around 2 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 3 weekly sailings from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale (Miami) provided by Balearia Caribbean. Timetables can change from season to season.
Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferry prices typically range between £274* and £954*. The average price is typically £523*. The cheapest Bimini Fort Lauderdale (Miami) ferry prices start from £274*. The average price for a foot passenger is £523*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Bimini to Fort Lauderdale (Miami) is approximately 57.8 miles (93.0km) or 50 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Bimini and Fort Lauderdale (Miami).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Balearia Caribbean ferries between Bimini and Fort Lauderdale (Miami).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale (Miami).
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| Bimini - Fort Lauderdale Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Bahamas | |
| Destination Country | United States | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Balearia Caribbean | |
| Average Price | £502* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 13:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 50 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located just fifth miles off the Florida coast, the Bahamian island of Bimini is the country’s closest to the United States. Ferry services run four times a week from this beach filled island to Miami with FRS Caribbean.
What’s there to see in Bimini?
Big game fishers who get their kicks from chasing the planet’s most monstrous sea creatures will know all about the Bimini Islands. The duet of isles on the western fringes of the Bahamas, surrounded on all sides by the deep-blue surf of the North Atlantic Ocean, is widely regarded as one of the best fishing spots in the world, featuring Marlin and Tuna and Barracuda.
Yet the islands are not just the domain of anglers hunting for trophies. The tropical archipelago, spread thinly across the districts of North and South Bimini, is also defined by its breathtaking beauty with every inch covered in emerald-leafed palm trees and golden beaches. The coastal shallows are a hotspot for divers and snorkelers too with the coral reefs teeming with exotic marine life. Shark Diving and the Dolphin house are popular amongst visitors.
How do you get around the island?
The island’s port is found on the needlepoint stretch of North Bimini, a short distance north of Bailey Town. It is a designated section of the beach from which ferries come and go. Though there are only a few paved roads in Bimini, all branching away from the Kings and Queen’s highway, the island is no more than five miles from tip to tip and most visitors travel around on hired golf carts and bicycles
What ferry services leave the island?
Just one ferry route currently operates from the dock in North Bimini four times throughout the week. This route, hosted by FRS Caribbean, sails the short distance west to the city of Miami on the gorgeous coast of Florida.
The city of Fort Lauderdale is located in the US state of Florida and is situated around 40 km to the north of Miami and lies on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The city is famed for its beaches and cultural scene and along with some of its neighbours in Florida, it has been reinventing itself over recent years. It is probably fair to say that many of Florida's tourist destinations can be a bit gaudy but Fort Lauderdale appears to have been able to buck this trend following redevelopments in the downtown and beachfronts areas of the city. The downtown part of the city is full of culture with boutiques and cafes and is matched by the beach area with its undeveloped shoreline, hotels, shops, cafes and resort style hotels replacing older hotels.
From the city's port there are daily ferry services to Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. The crossing time for the 76 mile journey takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
