Freeport – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferries to United States
Freeport – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferries to United States
The Freeport to Fort Lauderdale ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale takes approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Freeport to Fort Lauderdale ferry can range between 3 hours and 4 hours and 30 minutes depending on the weather conditions at the time of departure.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale. Balearia Caribbean provide 2 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Bahamas at approximately 17:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 18:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale is with Balearia Caribbean in 3 hours.
Yes, you can book cabins on ferries that sail from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale with Balearia Caribbean.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale.
Those sailing with Balearia Caribbean are allowed one carry-on item at no additional cost. The bag should weigh 26.5 LBS or less, with maximum dimensions of 22”x18”x10”. You can also bring a small purse or a backpack too. Passenger traveling with children will be allowed one additional piece of luggage weighing 26.5 LBS or less, with maximum dimensions of 22”x18”x10” free of charge.
The price of a ferry from Freeport - Fort Lauderdale can vary between $225 and $1,096 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $458, prices can range from $225 and $1,096. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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Unfortunately, passengers are currently unable to bring their cars onboard this ferry service. Therefore, we recommend that you search for alternative car ferries from Grand Bahama to United States.
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| Freeport - Fort Lauderdale Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Bahamas | |
| Destination Country | United States | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Balearia Caribbean | |
| Average Price | $630* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 17:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 81 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located on the island of Grand Bahama, of the north west Bahamas, the city of Freeport is the second most populous city in the Bahamas. The city lies on the major east/west - north/south shipping routes and is only around 100 km off the coast of Palm Beach in Florida. A popular tourist destination in the city is Lucaya and its marketplace which evolved partly through design and partly as a result of hurricane damage to other parts of the city. Offering a range of shops and restaurants with themes from around the world, the International Bazaar is also a popular visitor destination. Also included are some tourist shops and a small Straw Market. The popularity of this has declined in recent years as it has lost many of its stores to Port Lucaya Marketplace, which is not to be confused with the actual Port Lucaya where ships dock. Freeport has everything from shops and beaches to restaurants a casino and two major golf courses.
Lucayan Harbour is a 10 minute drive from Freeport. Taxis are available from the pier and are metered but often charge a flat fee. There are also vans to ferry passengers into town. Rental cars and scooters are available to hire.
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.
