Freeport
Freeport, Grand Bahama’s second‑largest city, sits along scenic Hawksbill Creek. Its port serves cruise ships and ferries and is a key gateway between Florida and the Bahamas.
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The port of ‘Freeport’
Terminal 2 (Balearia Caribbean)
Queen’s Highway, Terminals 1 & 2, Freeport Harbour
Facilities in Freeport
Terminal buildings offer luggage belts and a waiting area but no large lounges or cafés.
The botanical garden (image on the left: Garden of the Groves) is approximately 6 miles (10 km) from the port, making it a 10 to 15‑minute drive by taxi or shuttle .
Notable other facilities:
Small snack and drink vendors near the Balearia terminal
Free WiFi available near the ferry terminal
No large official long‑term parking lots at the ferry terminals
Taxi and minibus stand directly outside the terminal
Adress of the Port
Port Freeport
This is where you will arrive when you go by ferry to Freeport:
- Terminal 1: Queen’s Highway, Freeport Harbour, Grand Bahama Island
Parking at the Port
Parking at Freeport
No large official long‑term parking lots at the ferry terminals
Short‑term “drive‑up and load/unload” parking is available curbside
Cruise terminal guests have separate paid parking -on‑site lots with daily rates; verify current rates locally
To Nassau?
🧭 Traveling Onward
Ferry to Nassau:
No regular passenger ferry service at present: only freight sailings (usually on Thursdays, this is a mailboat, you need to be there to book this)
Consider flying: Grand Bahama International Airport offers ~30‑minute flights to Nassau.
Other Islands:
No passenger ferries to Marsh Harbour, Staniel Cay, or other Bahamian islands: mainly freight services in operation.
🎫 Tickets & Fares (Fort Lauderdale ↔ Freeport)
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Frequency: around 2–3 sailings per week
One‑way fares: from about US $155 $166 (economy, excluding ~US $70 taxes/fees)
Round‑trip fares: starting around US $225 total
Purchase options: online via Balearia Caribbean or Direct Ferries; flexible fares available on Direct Ferries