4 Miami Ferry Trips Worth Booking

1.Roundtrip Bimini Ferry with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 400 reviews · 15 hours · from $289Our pick

Travel from Miami Beach to Bimini by fast ferry, with hotel pickup, a roughly two-hour crossing, and about six hours to spend as you choose. You can relax on white beaches, book water sports, explore by golf cart, or visit local restaurants and shops. English, Spanish, and Arabic support is available.

“Catastrophique, Je suis aller au point de rendez-vous à 4 h 30 j’ai patienter jusqu’à 6 h sans qu’aucun chauffeur ne vienne me chercher à l’adresse indiqué. J’ai contacté le prestataire de service sans réponse et le service client m’ont dit que je doit aller directement au ferry j’ai du prendre un uber à 60 dollars et quand je me suis présenter au terminal 21 on me dit que le ferry est fermer le samedi j’ai quand même patienter jusqu’à 9 h pour recevoir au final un mail de remboursement. C’est mon voyage de noce et sachez que vous avez tuer nos vacances je n’ai pas les mots j’espère que…”

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2.Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 299 reviews · 15 hours · from $284

Take a same-day ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama. You get several hours for beaches, swimming, snorkeling, sting rays, swimming pigs, or a golf cart rental. The trip costs $284, excludes hotel pickup and island activities, and requires a passport.

“I wouldn't know about the activity because the ferry was cancelled. I arrived at the Ft. L port and no one was there. I called the number and it went straight to voicemail where I was told to send an email, which I did and also left a voicemail to call me back ASAP. A security guard told us that the ferry was leaving from the Port of Miami so we went there. After we confirmed the ferry was not leaving from the Port of Miami with the local personnel, I received a text showing an email from 3 Feb stating the ferry was cancelled. I never received the email…”

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3.Bayside Marketplace: Millionaire Homes Boat, Stop at South Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Board Water Taxi Miami at Bayside Marketplace for a 75-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with English and Spanish commentary. See waterfront homes and city views, then hop off at South Beach if you reserve a later return boat. Captains Nelson, DD, KJ, and guide Ansy have earned praise for friendly service.

“Didn’t leave on time, line so long even though had purchased on line. Was told to throw away drinks before going on, when we could have finished them while waiting the extra 20 minutes before leaving the deck. Could go on, this is just the beginning.”

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4.Hop-on Hop-off Water Taxi in Miami and Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $20Best value

Take a 30 to 40 minute water taxi ride between Miami Beach Marina and Bayside Marketplace. You’ll see Brickell, Downtown Miami, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, and celebrity homes, with time to stop at Bayside before returning.

“The check-in on the boat was poor. It didn't work at all... The voucher wasn't accepted... because the ticket had to be requested via text message. That didn't work online either. It was stressful. Also, the pick-up location for the tour was wrong. Very”

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