With the cost of flights to the Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations increasing every year there's a new take on an old way to travel that's becoming more popular every day. Fast Ferry Service and Overnight Cruise Service offer fast, fun and affordable options that many travelers prefer.

As the new Fast Ferry gains popularity, more and more routes are becoming available. One of the most popular fast ferries today is the Bahamas Fast Ferry from Balearia Caribbean. The Jaume II departs Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 9:00am and  accommodates up to 600 passengers aboard. The ferry offers entertainment options, a restaurant, bar and premium class seating. The Bahamas Fast Ferry offers day trips and round-trip service, departing and returning on different days. Add a hotel to your ferry service for the best discounts. The ferry travels to both Grand Bahama Island and Bimini, Bahamas.

Another popular option is overnight cruise service departing daily from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island. Two full service 2000 passenger cruise ships make the convenient daily departure schedule possible. Your cabin and meals are included during the overnight journey. The next morning you’ll disembark and check-in to the hotel of your choice for any number of nights, before returning to the Port of Palm Beach on your final evening aboard ship. Prices for the cruise & stay package with both cruise and resort accommodations start at only $389 per person. Need a quick getaway? Try the 2-night Bahamas Cruise for only $277.00 per person!

Make your Bimini experience unforgettable by adding overnight accommodations at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. This 5-star hotel offers luxurious and spacious guest rooms, multiple pools, various restaurants, bars, a casino and other entertainment options.

The ferry to Bimini departs on Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays during most months of the year. A passport is required for all passengers traveling aboard the Fast Ferry, regardless of age. The cruise and stay package (2 nights aboard ship and additional nights at a resort in the Bahamas) also requires a valid passport for all passengers. A US birth certificate is accepted for the 2 night cruise option only. 

Check out all the cruise and fast ferry options at  goBahamasPlus. We're adding more as they become available so check back frequently.