Ferries to Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is one of the larger islands of the Bahamas, located in the north. From Miami, there is one fast passenger ferry service to Freeport, the island’s main city. This is one of the two ferry routes connecting the United States and the Bahamas.
On the map, you will also see connections to Nassau and Little Abaco. These are not regular ferry services like the one from Miami, but they do represent ways to continue exploring the Bahamas by boat.
From Miami to Grand Bahama
From Miami, the fast ferry departs from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It usually operates two to three times per week.
Below you’ll find the three boat connections to and from Grand Bahama.
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Customs & International Protocols
Because this is an international crossing between the U.S. and The Bahamas, the logistics are more rigid than a domestic ferry:
- Document Readiness: A valid passport is mandatory. If you are a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you must bring your original card. Digital copies are never accepted at the Port Everglades check-in.
- Check-in Deadlines: Unlike a domestic boat, the gate for Baleària closes strictly 60 minutes before departure for manifest finalization. If you arrive at the terminal 45 minutes prior, you will be denied boarding regardless of your ticket status.
- The “Bahamas Health” Legacy: While many pandemic-era forms have been retired, you must still clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration upon arrival. This can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes depending on whether a large cruise ship has docked simultaneously.
Traveling onward in the Bahamas
Island hopping in the Bahamas is more challenging than in places like the Mediterranean or other parts of the Caribbean. If you want to travel further south, you’ll often need to rely on so-called mailboats. These are cargo vessels that also take passengers.
Curious how this works? You can explore the full Bahamas ferry region map (you will visit the Ferrygogo global website and leave the US website).
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