You Can Take A Day Trip To The Bahamas From Miami & It's Easier To Travel Than You Think

As beautiful and exciting as South Florida can be, sometimes you want to go out and see the world, even if it's just for 24 hours. That's totally possible if you take a day trip to the Bahamas from Miami, and the travel is swift.

The Bahamas is made up of 700 islands to the southeast of the Sunshine State, and it is absolutely spectacular. The waters are sparkling and clear. You can try mouthwatering local eats, or even swim with pigs, dolphins, and sharks.

It's no wonder it's a popular destination, and you can get there in a day's work if that's what you choose. There are many options to take to shorten your distance and enjoy paradise away from home — or even an extended vacation.

Ferry

You can take a communal ferry to the Bahamas from a port in Fort Lauderdale. The Baleária Caribbean is a fast shuttle that will not only take you to Grand Bahamas Island but also to Bimini Island.

It will get you to Bimini in two hours and to the Bahamas in three hours. This quick transportation allows for a morning and afternoon round-trip or you can book it for a longer stay overseas.

The ferry has hotel bundles you can choose from to experience the tropical island, and there's even a boozy happy hour on board to kick off your vacation!

A round trip is about $205.

Seaplane

You can take a seaplane from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, Cat Cay, Great Harbor Cay, and Nassau on Tropic Ocean Airways. One way can be $227, so it is a pricier option than a ferry, but it can get you there in 35 minutes.

You have the choice to book a private charter or seat on a shared flight.

Cruise

The Bimini Day Cruise that charters out of Miami can be as low as $109 before taxes.

There are plenty of cruises that can get you to the Bahamas, and it can be as short as a three-day trip. Margaritaville At Sea is a ship docked at a port that recently opened out of West Palm Beach and they pride themselves on the quick coast across the ocean.

Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line also have a three-day vacation that leaves from a Miami port.

Although it's a longer round-trip, the travel to the islands can still be done in a day.

Boat Charter

Of course, you can take a boat to the islands, but you would have to own one or know someone who does.

These are adventurous ways you can see beyond Florida and make everlasting memories.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.