Day trip planner
Bimini day trip by ferry
On its sailing days the Bimini ferry is timed for exactly this - out in the morning, back in the evening, a real island afternoon in between.
- About 2 hours each way from Port Everglades to North Bimini
- Beaches and the resort area sit minutes from the arrival marina
- A valid passport is required even for the same-day trip
- Live departures and fares for the crossing
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How the day works
The Bimini day trip is the corridor's signature move, and it works because the schedule is built for it: on sailing days the ferry leaves Port Everglades in the morning, crosses in about 2 hours, and the return leg leaves Bimini in the evening. Between arrival formalities and the return check-in you get a real island afternoon - beach, lunch, a swim, a walk through Alice Town if you keep moving.
The framework has three fixed points. The timetable decides whether your date works at all - the route sails on set days, and only days with both legs make a day trip. The Florida-side deadline is unforgiving: terminal doors close 1 hour before the morning departure, so plan the drive - from Miami, see the Miami page - with margin. And the passport rule applies in full: valid passport book or card for everyone, same-day return or not.
What fits into the hours ashore
The arrival marina at Fisherman's Village puts the day trip's essentials within minutes: the Resorts World complex with pools and restaurants next door, the long west-side beach a short walk or cart ride away, Alice Town with its bars and the famous conch stands to the south. Golf carts are the island's rental standard and turn North Bimini into a loop you can actually do in an afternoon.
A workable pattern: beach first while the light is best, lunch at the marina or in Alice Town, then the stroll back with time to spare. What does not fit: South Bimini excursions, long boat tours, anything that fights the return deadline. Bimini rewards the unhurried version of the day.
Booking the day trip
Book both legs together as a same-day return - day-trip fares are their own family, priced below flexible tickets and stricter about changes, as the prices page explains. If you would rather start from Miami without a car, day-trip products with hotel pickup bundle the transfer and the crossing; the Miami page compares that against driving yourself. Then check the route page once for the terminal and boarding rhythm - the day runs smoother when the deadlines are no surprise.
FAQ Bimini day trip
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the same-day Bimini trip.
Does the same-day return really work?+
Yes - on the route's sailing days, the schedule pairs a morning departure from Fort Lauderdale with an evening return from Bimini. Check the timetable for your date first: the ferry runs on set days, not daily, and the day trip only works on days with both legs.
How much time do I get on Bimini?+
Roughly an island afternoon: after the 2-hour crossing and arrival formalities, expect several unhurried hours before the return check-in. Enough for the beach, lunch and a walk - not enough for the whole island. Work from the actual times in the timetable.
Do I need a passport for a day trip?+
Yes - the border does not care that you are back for dinner. Every traveller needs a valid U.S. passport book or passport card, children included, and clears immigration and customs in both directions. The FAQ has the document rules.
What is at the arrival marina?+
The ferry arrives at Fisherman's Village on North Bimini, next to the Resorts World complex - beach, pools, restaurants and marina are all close. The operator runs seasonal day-pass offers for the resort - whether one is bundled with your ticket shows in the booking step.
When do I need to be back at the terminal?+
Return check-in on Bimini opens 2 hours before departure and the doors close 1 hour before - the same hard deadline as in Florida. Build the walk or cart ride back to the marina into your afternoon, and re-check the return time on your booking confirmation.
What does the day trip cost?+
Day-trip fares are their own fare family - cheaper, with stricter change rules than flexible tickets. The prices page explains the fare families and fees; the binding amount appears in the booking step.