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13 Best Key West & Bimini Day Trips

The day trips by water: south to Duval Street for the day or east to Bimini, the Bahamas’ nearest island, by fast ferry. Two different countries’ worth of day trip from one beach town.

1.From Fort Lauderdale: Day Trip to Bimini

Discover the beauty of Bimini on a full-day trip from Fort Lauderdale, featuring a fast ferry, leisure time on the island, and optional resort access for a true Bahamian escape.

Most Popular★ 4.1

“We purchased an Excursion but Once we got to the Island limited direction was provided. No direction was provided regarding getting back on board so when we were walking to Ferry, we were told that we had to back to Fisherman warf to take the…”

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2.Fort Lauderdale to Key West Tour with Optional Add-ons

Experience a scenic full-day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West, including iconic bridges, 6 hours to explore, and optional water activities for adventure lovers.

★ 4.0

“It was a wonderful trip. I would have changed if l had of known l needed to walk as much as l did. I had a stress fracture, l was in a boot, and it was quite a distance. Everything else was perfect.”

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4.Fort Lauderdale: Key West Day Trip with Optional Activities

Discover Key West on a flexible day trip from Fort Lauderdale, with 6 hours of free time, scenic crossings, and optional tours for authentic experiences.

★ 3.9

“We took the highly recommended Old Town bus tour around the historical and new Key West Island areas. The day trip was both scenic, informative, and memorable. Our later foot excursions took us through shops, famous streets, sculpture garden, Mallory Square and a Cuban restaurant…”

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5.Bimini Day Cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Round-Trip Miami Transfer

Experience a full day in the Bahamas with a high-speed boat from Fort Lauderdale, including island relaxation, watersports, and scenic views.

★ 3.5

“Very nice experience. The crew was alert and caring. The window seals need updating badly, they look like they are protruding and exposing the materials used to seal the windows in. But the seats and boat were overall tidy and the Air conditioner definitely works,…”

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6.Miami/Ft Lauderdale: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip

Experience a full day trip from Florida to the Bahamas by ferry, exploring Bimini or Grand Bahama Island, with plenty of sun, beaches, and local charm.

★ 3.6

“Not interesting at all. At first it’s expensive and no transfer and no guide. Online fairy price is much cheaper to buy. Second very old ferry, smells, not enough sitting space , dirty. Third the grand Bahamas island is very big. Giving time on island…”

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8.From Fort Lauderdale: Bimini Island Day Trip by Ferry

Experience Bimini Island with a full-day ferry trip from Fort Lauderdale, featuring stunning beaches, water activities, and local sights—ideal for a quick island escape.

★ 3.9

“We went to the Grand Lucayan all-inclusive resort for the day. It was great, but completely deserted. We had the whole beach to ourselves. The sandy beach was amazing!”

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9.Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Day Trip Quality Day Tours

Experience a comfortable, well-organized day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West with expert guides, stunning scenery, and 6 hours of free time to explore.

★ 5.0

“Great customer service from the actual tour organizer. Tour guide very knowledgeable, told tons of information about the Keys. Recommend this tour warmly.”

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10.FROM FLORIDA: Bimini Bahamas Day Trip By Fast Ferry

Discover the easy and affordable way to visit Bimini from Fort Lauderdale with this fast ferry day trip. Explore beaches, shops, and watersports at your own pace.

★ 3.5

“Amazing!!! Get there at 6am. Follow directions. Get the Bimini Beach Club excursion!!!! Pools, beach, bars, food and DJ! Watersports are available, just ask! Went jetskiing right off the beach!”

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11.Key West Sail and Snorkel Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale

Experience a full day of sailing and snorkeling from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. Discover vibrant reefs, scenic boat rides, and free time in the lively city.

★ 3.0

“Once arriving in Key West, the excursion was amazing! The trip was long, and the bus wasn’t very comfortable. Once we returned to Miami, and dropped several people off at their hotels, the bus ran out of fuel. We had to call an Uber to…”

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12.Day Trip to Bimini, Bahamas – Ferry Tickets

Discover the pros and cons of this 15-hour round-trip ferry to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale. Perfect for independent travelers seeking Bahamas adventure.

★ 3.0

“Ferry ride to and from was smooth. Day trip was lots of fun. The food in premium class was not what I payed for. I would honestly prefer to just go with economy. Also, bring snacks to the trip. The food at the beach club…”

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