Fort Lauderdale (Miami) – Freeport
Ferries to Grand Bahama
Fort Lauderdale (Miami) – Freeport
Ferries to Grand Bahama
The Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry route is provided by 1 operator and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport takes approximately 3 hours on ferries servicing this route. Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry duration can range between 3 hours and 3 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 3 ferry weekly sailings from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport. Balearia Caribbean provide up to 3 sailings each week. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs at approximately 09:00 and the last ferry departs at approximately 09:00.Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Bahamas is with Balearia Caribbean.
There are cabins on ferries from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport with Balearia Caribbean.
Unfortunately, pets cannot travel on the Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry.
Passengers are allowed 1 carry on item free of charge weighing 26.5lbs with maximum dimensions of 22”x18”x10”. You are also allowed a small backpack or purse. Those travelling with children are allowed one extra piece of luggage (observing the same dimensions above) at no additional cost.
The price of a ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport can vary between $67 and $1,083 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $228, prices can range from $67 and $460. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that prices are exclusive of booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Freeport.
With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport with Balearia Caribbean.
The best day to travel by ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport is usually on a Sunday as this is when the ferries are least crowded. The busiest day is usually a Thursday.
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| Fort Lauderdale - Freeport Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | United States | |
| Destination Country | Bahamas | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Balearia Caribbean | |
| Average Price | $630* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Distance | 81 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Balearia Caribbean connecting Bahamas, Bimini Islands, Grand Bahama. Ferries from Fort Lauderdale sail approximately 2.0 times a day and up to 4.0 times a week.
Fort Lauderdale ferries sail to Bimini, Freeport.
Ferries sailing from Fort Lauderdale can range between 2h 0m and 5h 15m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
The most popular route from Fort Lauderdale is Fort Lauderdale - Bimini.
Ferry price from Fort Lauderdale can range between £246 and £1,000 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
No operators from this port take cars on board.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Fort Lauderdale. You can travel as a foot passenger from Fort Lauderdale with Balearia Caribbean.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Fort Lauderdale. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Fort Lauderdale include Balearia Caribbean. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
Found within the crescent-shaped western quarter of Grand Bahama, the northernmost island in the Bahamas archipelago, is the city of Freeport. Since being founded in 1955 amid the mangrove swamps and scrubland that dwarfed the landscape, Freeport has blossomed into the country’s second-largest district and cultivated a reputation as a centre for international trade in a prime location near the coast of Florida. But Freeport is far more than just a convenient stop-over for cargo ships. Despite the city’s meteoric rise from spot in the wilderness to thriving industrial hub, it has managed to retain much of its flawless tropical beauty. Broad-leafed palms border most of the downtown streets while the district of Port Lucaya, found along the city’s sweeping southern coast, is built around a labyrinthine patchwork of tiny peninsulas that jut out into the waterways flowing in from the Atlantic Ocean. The harbour in Freeport is found to the west of town along a narrow inlet of the sea known as Hawksbill Creek. The ferry terminal here is nestled between the piers of a bustling commercial shipyard found at the far end of the inlet. There are no facilities at the port, it consisting solely of a small pier for passengers to embark and alight from the arriving ferries. There are plenty of transport links to and from the port. The Grand Bahama International Airport is a short 10-minute drive away along Queen’s Highway and a number of nearby buses offer routes to the major sights across the city, including the idyllic Garden of the Groves that brims with luxuriant local plant-life. Two ferry services currently offer routes from Freeport throughout the week. A Bahamas Express line sails the short distance across the North Atlantic to the city of Fort Lauderdale on the eastern-coast of Florida, while a Bahamas Ferries service makes the longer voyage south to the Bahaman capital of Nassau.
