Bahamas ferry timetable
Both crossings leave from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on set days rather than daily. Choose a route and date to see the actual departures with operator and arrival time - and switch the direction for the return leg, because outbound and return slots differ.
Reading the timetable
The corridor has two rhythms. The Bimini run is built for short stays: on its sailing days the outbound leaves Fort Lauderdale in the morning and the return leaves Bimini in the evening, which is what makes the day trip work. The Freeport run pairs early-morning and evening slots on its days, which suits arrivals and departures around a longer Grand Bahama stay - see the route page for how the arrival side works.
Two practical rules apply to every sailing. Check-in at Port Everglades opens 3 hours before departure and the terminal doors close 1 hour before - the door time is the real deadline, and the security queue at the port entrance eats margin. And every date in hurricane season deserves a second look shortly before travel: the live board above reflects the booking feed, and your booking confirmation is the authoritative source for your own sailing.
FAQ timetable
Timetable questions
Questions about departures and planning.
Do the ferries sail every day?+
No - both routes run on set days each week, not daily. The Bimini crossing is timed for same-day returns on its sailing days; Freeport has morning and evening slots. Pick your date above to see what actually leaves.
How far ahead should I book?+
Book when your plans are firm, and earlier around holidays and spring break - the corridor is popular exactly when Florida is. Booking early also fixes the fare; prices move with demand, as the prices page explains.
What if no departure shows for my date?+
An empty result means the route is not served that day or the next schedule period has not reached the live feed yet. Check a neighbouring day first. The site never fills gaps with invented times.
What happens in hurricane season?+
In hurricane season (June to November) the operator adjusts sailings around storms, sometimes at short notice. Re-check your departure here or in your booking confirmation shortly before travelling - the confirmation is authoritative, and the operator contacts booked passengers about changes.
How early do I need to be at the terminal?+
Terminal doors close 1 hour before departure on both sides. In Fort Lauderdale check-in opens 3 hours before departure and port security can queue; from the Bahamas, check-in opens 2 hours before. Arrive with margin - after the doors close, boarding is not guaranteed.