MIAMI FERRY FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours to Paradise: A High-Speed Day Escape from Miami to Bimini
This fast-ferry day trip carries travelers from South Florida to Bimini on a modern, climate-controlled vessel, delivering roughly five and a half hours ashore to swim, snorkel, shop, or simply unwind—this guide explains what to expect aboard and on the island.
Two Hours to Paradise: A High-Speed Day Escape from Miami to Bimini.
Trade the busy Florida shoreline for powder-white beaches and turquoise shallows on a high-speed ferry day trip to Bimini. The journey unfolds aboard a modern, climate‑controlled vessel with guaranteed seating and onboard amenities, delivering a short ocean crossing and several hours of unstructured time to explore the island’s beaches, snorkeling spots, and local shops.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hours to Explore, Swim, or Relax
The itinerary typically provides approximately five and a half hours on Bimini for swimming, snorkeling, wandering shops and restaurants, or simply relaxing on the sand.
Comfortable, Climate‑Controlled Fast Ferry
Crossings are aboard a modern, high‑speed ferry with climate‑controlled cabins, guaranteed comfortable seating, and convenient restrooms—plus an onboard snack bar and service desk for booking local excursions or getting recommendations.
Beaches, Snorkeling and Local Flavor
Bimini’s powdery white sand and clear turquoise water invite world‑class snorkeling, easy swimming, and a handful of shops and restaurants to explore during your shore time.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
From boarding to return, the day is built for low‑friction escape: a short land transfer to the ferry, a scenic high‑speed crossing in climate‑controlled comfort, and then a block of roughly five and a half hours on Bimini to pick a beach, book a snorkel, or stroll local lanes before the return voyage. The schedule favors easy, unscripted time ashore rather than a packed itinerary.
TIME ON ISLAND
Hours to Explore, Swim, or Relax
The itinerary typically provides approximately five and a half hours on Bimini for swimming, snorkeling, wandering shops and restaurants, or simply relaxing on the sand.
THE VESSEL
Comfortable, Climate‑Controlled Fast Ferry
Crossings are aboard a modern, high‑speed ferry with climate‑controlled cabins, guaranteed comfortable seating, and convenient restrooms—plus an onboard snack bar and service desk for booking local excursions or getting recommendations.
ISLAND LIFE
Beaches, Snorkeling and Local Flavor
Bimini’s powdery white sand and clear turquoise water invite world‑class snorkeling, easy swimming, and a handful of shops and restaurants to explore during your shore time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day trip works best for — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The advertised departure point is at 2021 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale; allow extra time for check‑in and border control when planning your arrival.
Each leg of the journey takes approximately two hours; the typical itinerary provides about five and a half hours on Bimini, though actual times can vary.
The ferry offers climate‑controlled cabins, guaranteed seating, restrooms, a snack bar, and an onboard service desk to book island activities during the crossing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ferry crossing?
Each leg of the journey takes approximately two hours.
How much time will I have on Bimini?
The itinerary typically allows for approximately five and a half hours on the island, though actual times may vary.
What documentation do I need to travel?
All travelers (ages 0–99) must possess a valid passport; non‑U.S. citizens must also present a valid ESTA, required visa, or Green Card as applicable.
What amenities are available on the ferry?
The ferry features climate‑controlled cabins, guaranteed seating, convenient restrooms, a snack bar, and an onboard service desk for excursion bookings and recommendations.
What happens if I arrive without the required documents?
Ensure all documents are in order before travel; refunds, rescheduling, and chargeback requests will be denied if travel is prevented by missing or invalid documentation.