Balearia Bahamas Express will commence passenger service between Port Everglades, FL and Freeport Harbour, right in time for the Christmas Season.  

Dubbed ‘Bahamas Express’ this service will essentially ‘fill the void’ of the recently departed Discovery Cruise Line, but with the added benefit that cruising time will be approximately 2.5 hours versus 5-7. This high-speed catamaran styled ferry sails at a speed of 32 knots, and has the capacity to hold 463 passengers, 80 vehicles, cargo in the hold and will add approximately 135,000 available seats annually from Ft. Lauderdale  – which is equivalent  to a jumbo jet arriving six days per week.  

Interested passengers may rent 5.4 ft. x 5.5ft Cargo Bins at a cost of $200.00 each.  

The Bahamas Express will depart Port Everglades at 10 AM, arrive at Freeport Harbour approximately 12:30 PM, and will depart Freeport Harbour at 7:30 PM, arriving at Port Everglades approximately 10:00 PM.   

Two types of round trip fares will be offered from Grand Bahama:

• Economy Class, $150.00; First Class $180.00 round trip, plus taxes

(Children age 6 and under travel at no charge.)  

Bookings can be made by visiting www.ferryexpress.com , or  call your local travel agent.