The 8 Best Fort Lauderdale Ferry Trips

1.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Use a $38 mobile pass from 10am to 10pm to cruise Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, with live narration, 20 stops, and connections toward Hollywood and Pompano Beach. Ride the full loop or hop off for Las Olas, the beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, waterfront restaurants, and Margaritaville.

“We were stranded at the state park stop #9 at the end of the day. The crew on the sister ship even radioed the down bound boat which failed to pick us up.”

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2.Water Taxi All-Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 62 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Ride Fort Lauderdale’s waterways all day for $38, with live English commentary, open-deck views, and hop-on, hop-off access to beaches, restaurants, shops, parks, and marinas. The Hollywood Route runs to Margaritaville Resort, while the main route connects 11 stops.

“Thank you! We’re so glad you had an amazing experience. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!”

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3.Water Taxi evening hop-on hop-off sunset sightseeing cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · from $38

Spend about two hours on Fort Lauderdale’s evening water taxi, choosing from stops near Las Olas, the beach, Stranahan House, restaurants, Galleria Mall, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Live commentary adds local color, while the flexible pass lets you ride, stop for dinner, and continue by boat.

“My husband had never been on a boat ride so this was a fun experience for us, it was a cloudy day so we could not enjoy sunset scenery but the entire ride is very enjoyable, there are 10 stops you can hop on and hop off to and each stop has something to see. We hopped off to see the mall. The next taxi boat came with 45 mins. I would definitely recommend to those who are on budget”

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4.FROM FLORIDA: Bahamas Day Escape By Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $284

Take a round-trip ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Grand Bahama, with a reserved seat, onboard bar, duty-free shop, and about 5 to 6 hours ashore. Bring a valid passport, budget extra for island activities, and prepare for possible immigration delays.

“A very long day, but a great experience that I would recommend.”

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5.Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 29 reviews · 16 hours · from $289

Take an economy-class ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini in about two hours, then spend free time swimming, shopping, relaxing, or booking activities such as snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, and golf-cart sightseeing. Food and excursions cost extra, and you must bring a passport.

“We went to the Grand Lucayan all-inclusive resort for the day. It was great, but completely deserted. We had the whole beach to ourselves. The sandy beach was amazing!”

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6.Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · from $259

You’ll ride an air-conditioned ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama, with a guaranteed seat, restrooms, and a snack bar. Once ashore, choose paid water activities or explore independently. Bring your passport, arrive by 8 AM, and pack a sweater for the cold ferry cabin.

“Bring a sweater for the ferry, the air conditioning is much too strong. Everyone should take out their towels to use as blankets... Otherwise, it's a beautiful island, nothing to complain about.”

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7.Bimini or Grand Bahama Island by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $225

Take a round-trip ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini or Grand Bahama for about four to five hours on the island. You choose the beach, club, shopping, casino, or paid activity. Bring a valid passport, and expect a long day with possible immigration delays.

“Awful service…long lines returning…needs improvements ..,…………better service on boat…. Late going and returning.”

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8.Day Trip to Bimini, Bahamas – Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 14 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $270

Take a high-speed ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini for a self-guided Bahamas day trip. You’ll get roundtrip economy or premium seating, port fees, snacks in premium class, and about six to eight hours on the island. Bring the right passport, plan for long customs waits, and pack food to control costs.

“Great trip to Bimini, the beaches are fantastic and the water is crystal clear, Will definitely visit this island again, will also explore some more of the Bahamas.”

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