How to get to the bahamas from florida?

Question

I'll be landing in orlando and driving to either Ft Lauderdale or Miami to go to the Bahamas. Havent decided if I want to make it a day trip or stay over night so I can get there mid day, enjoy the day and night and leave the next evening. What's the best way to get to the Bahamas? I thought there would be plenty of boats or small planes but I havent found much good. The "Ferry Express" comes out to about $170.00 and I read it is a terrible ship. I thought there would be boat that could take you for like $30 one way as a "taxi." please help me out.

Answer 1

I live in Ft Lauderdale and travel to the Bahamas OFTEN. I myself take private planes which run about $400 round trip.

The cheapest way (especially a dy trip ) is the Balearia or "Ferry express" as you call it.

http://www.ferryexpress.com/wps/portal/corporativo/web?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/corporativo/en/SeccionesBimini/Flota

Here are their Facebook photos

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.223037307709020.64326.213890188623732&type=3

I have heard nothing but great things about the ferry myself !!! I don't go to Nassau so I personally have no experience but when I looked into them and joined them on Facebook I thought they looked great.

For the price you can't beat them . They are going to open up Bimini shortly and it may be up and running in time for your trip.

What I did hear was some complaints from tourists missing the return which really was poor planning on the travelers side and NOT the ferry.

Answer 2

Either fly there from Orlando, or go through FLL or MIA.