Freeport – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferries to United States
Freeport – Fort Lauderdale (Miami)
Ferries to United States
This ferry route is operated by
The Freeport Fort Lauderdale ferry typically departs from Freeport at around 17:30.
Freeport Fort Lauderdale Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 3h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 3h 0m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale provided by Balearia Caribbean. Timetables can change from season to season.
Freeport Fort Lauderdale ferry prices typically range between 223.88 €* and 1047.61 €*. The average price is typically 576.59 €*. The cheapest Freeport Fort Lauderdale ferry prices start from 202.0 €*. The average price for a foot passenger is 576.59 €*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Freeport to Fort Lauderdale is approximately 94.2 miles (151.6km) or 81.9 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Freeport and Fort Lauderdale
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale.
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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 | 576 €* | |
| 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.
