Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Ferry
Baleària Caribbean sails from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Terminal 2 at Freeport Harbour on Grand Bahama. Allow about 3 hours on the water.
- Typical crossing
- 3 hours
- Florida departure
- Port Everglades
- Bahamas arrival
- Freeport Harbour
- Operator
- Baleària Caribbean
Sources: operator route information and boarding instructions.
How to get to Freeport by ferry
The ferry leaves from Fort Lauderdale. Go to Port Everglades and confirm the terminal printed on your booking. Terminal 21 is the usual Florida departure point.
In the Bahamas, you arrive at Terminal 2 at Freeport Harbour on Grand Bahama. Read the arrival port guide before arranging a transfer or a return journey.
Route map
Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry map
The line shows which ports the ferry connects. Allow extra time for reaching the port, boarding and arrival formalities.
- Baleària Caribbean
Routes are indicative · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Natural Earth
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale
Baleària usually uses Terminal 21 at 2021 Eller Drive. Check the terminal on your booking.
Freeport Harbour, Grand Bahama
Baleària uses Terminal 2 at Freeport Harbour, west of the Lucaya hotel area.
Timetable and check-in
What time does the ferry leave?
Departure days, return times and fares depend on the date. The operator’s booking calendar is the place to check availability.
| Planning step | What to check |
|---|---|
| Choose both sailings | Search the operator’s calendar for both directions. |
| Check in at Fort Lauderdale | The operator publishes a three-hour check-in window and a one-hour terminal-door cutoff. Check the times on your ticket. |
| Check in for the return | Read the instructions for departures from the Bahamas and check the return deadline on your booking. |
| Travel documents | Check the operator’s document guidance for your itinerary. |
Practical questions
Before you travel to Freeport
The crossing time is only one part of the journey.
Does the ferry leave from Miami?
It leaves from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Allow time for the drive from Miami and port security.
Can I go and come back on the same day?
Check both legs with Baleària Caribbean. Time ashore depends on the return sailing and the check-in deadline.
What should I know on arrival?
Lucaya and the airport require an onward transfer. If you are going to Nassau, see flight and limited mailboat options from Freeport.