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Zip 49 miles across the Gulf Stream from Port Everglades to Bimini aboard a fast ferry and spend the day at Hilton Beach Club. This split-cruise option lets you sail one day and return another while enjoying beach access, reef snorkeling and on-board comforts.
Zip 49 miles across the Gulf Stream from Port Everglades to Bimini aboard a fast ferry and spend the day at Hilton Beach Club. This split-cruise option lets you sail one day and return another while enjoying beach access, reef snorkeling and on-board comforts.
You step onto the ferry at Port Everglades as the harbor smells faintly of diesel and salt; the boat slips away and the ocean opens, a wide, crystal-blue highway.
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Operated by Admiral Tours Miami · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You step onto the ferry at Port Everglades as the harbor smells faintly of diesel and salt; the boat slips away and the ocean opens, a wide, crystal-blue highway.
The crossing to Bimini covers roughly 49 miles (79 km) across the edge of the Gulf Stream — the sea pushes and tests your balance, the wake daring you to stare back. Onboard the fast ferry you’ll find air-conditioning, movies and a café offering a light continental breakfast before the two-hour run into North Bimini and the Hilton Beach Club.
Bimini’s low limestone islands are products of coral reef growth and surf-carved rock; the shallow reefs drop away into the deep blue and the famous Bimini Road sits offshore like a ruined causeway. The islands carry a fishing and rum-running legacy, and local culture centers on conch, sportfishing and easygoing hospitality.
Practical edge: the tour’s split option lets you sail one day and return another; typical outbound departs 9:00 AM arriving ~11:00 AM, return options often late afternoon. Your Hilton Beach Club day pass gives beach and pool access; water sports and equipment rentals are extra. Passport and customs processing are mandatory — carry originals, not copies.
Expect sunny exposure, wind off the water and short walks on uneven sand. Bring sun protection, a light wind layer for the crossing, reef-safe sunscreen, and a dry bag for electronics. Check weather and ferry confirmations the morning of departure; crossings can be canceled for rough seas. Bimini rewards a bit of planning with clear water, easy snorkeling and a relaxed shoreline to explore.
easy.
2–10 hours (single-day typical; split-return varies).
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding, short beach walks and light stairs.
Yes — all travelers must carry a valid passport for travel to the Bahamas and for return to the United States.
The ferry café sells a continental breakfast and snacks; the Hilton Beach Club offers food and beverage services but these are typically not included in the tour price.
Typical one-way crossings are about two hours; return crossings can be 2–2.5 hours depending on schedule and sea conditions.
Day-pass access covers beach and pool use, but rentals and guided water sports (jet skis, paddleboards, parasailing) are extra and arranged locally.
Bimini has a strong fishing heritage and a Prohibition-era rum-running past; it’s also linked to literary visitors and sportfishing lore that shaped its tourism.
Reef health is fragile—use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral and support operators that follow Bahamian marine-protection rules.
Admiral Tours Miami operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the ferry at Port Everglades as the harbor smells faintly of diesel and salt; the boat slips away and the ocean opens, a wide, crystal-blue highway.
You step onto the ferry at Port Everglades as the harbor smells faintly of diesel and salt; the boat slips away and the ocean opens, a wide, crystal-blue highway.
The crossing to Bimini covers roughly 49 miles (79 km) across the edge of the Gulf Stream — the sea pushes and tests your balance, the wake daring you to stare back. Onboard the fast ferry you’ll find air-conditioning, movies and a café offering a light continental breakfast before the two-hour run into North Bimini and the Hilton Beach Club.
Bimini’s low limestone islands are products of coral reef growth and surf-carved rock; the shallow reefs drop away into the deep blue and the famous Bimini Road sits offshore like a ruined causeway. The islands carry a fishing and rum-running legacy, and local culture centers on conch, sportfishing and easygoing hospitality.
Practical edge: the tour’s split option lets you sail one day and return another; typical outbound departs 9:00 AM arriving ~11:00 AM, return options often late afternoon. Your Hilton Beach Club day pass gives beach and pool access; water sports and equipment rentals are extra. Passport and customs processing are mandatory — carry originals, not copies.
Expect sunny exposure, wind off the water and short walks on uneven sand. Bring sun protection, a light wind layer for the crossing, reef-safe sunscreen, and a dry bag for electronics. Check weather and ferry confirmations the morning of departure; crossings can be canceled for rough seas. Bimini rewards a bit of planning with clear water, easy snorkeling and a relaxed shoreline to explore.