If you are planning a one day cruise to Bahamas, you need to know the little details that can make or break a vacation. Planning a family vacation is especially difficult because there is so much information to consume online.
Let us help you make your day trip to the Bahamas easy from the get-go.
Below, we have gathered vital information for anyone planning a trip to the Bahamas.
Here’s what you need to know to plan a one day cruise to Bahamas
You probably have a list of questions about your day trip Miami to Bahamas. We’ll try to answer these questions on this one day cruise to Bahamas guide.
Best time for a one day cruise to Bahamas
Bahamas is known as a year-round island getaway because of its tropical climate. However, with that being said, you must consider others’ vacation schedules. The islands (even the Out Islands) get very busy around the holiday season and even in July/ August.
If you don’t want to mess with the crowds, take your one day cruise to Bahamas during the other months.
The turquoise waters of the Bahamas.
What to pack for a day cruise to Bahamas
You can bring ten pounds of luggage aboard a Bahamas charter plane for your day trip to the Bahamas from Miami, so bring a lightweight travel bag with only the items you need. Here’s a list to help you pack up for your Bahamas cruise from Miami:
- Passports and travel documents (visas, etc.)
- Cash for tips ($USD accepted in the Bahamas)
- Camera
- External battery for the phone
- Sun protection (shirt, hat, sunglasses, lotion, etc.)
- Swimwear (shorts, bikinis, bathing shoes, if necessary)
- Towel
- Change of dry clothes for lunch and walks
- A light jacket (for when the plane gets too chilly)
How long is the day trip to Bahamas
If you are on a day trip to Bahamas from Miami, you must check in at Fort Lauderdale Airport at Hangar 11 before 7AM. Most private flights and tours to the Bahamas depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at approximately 7:30-8AM.
From there, the flight to the Bahamas is about an hour before a short stopover at Andros Island International Airport in the Bahamas to allow all passengers to comply with national customs regulations.
From there, it is only 45 minutes drive from the usual destination which is Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays.
Bitter Guana Cay is the last place on Earth to spot the Rock Iguana.
Upon your arrival at Staniel Cay Airport, transportation is usually arranged to accompany you on your private boat trip, stopping at all the most popular Bahamian tourist destinations in the Exumas.
You can expect to return to the United States after your day cruise to the Bahamas around 6:30PM, and you must pass through US Customs before you can return into the country from your cruises from Florida to Bahamas.
Cell phone service on Bahamas one day cruise
Local SIM cards are available, however, in the case of a one day cruise to Bahamas from Miami, you are probably better suited contacting your current service provider and asking about international rates (specifically related to the Bahamas). A lot of times, the provider will give you a free day for being a valued customer which is perfect for your cruises from Miami.
Tipping on your day cruise to Bahamas from Miami
Unlike in Florida, tipping is not expected on your one day cruise to Bahamas, though, it has become quite commonplace because of tourism customs arriving on the islands. A $1-2 tip will usually suffice for most instances, 10% for restaurants is fine.
Swimming pig awaits visitors on Big Major Cay (Pig Island).
Planning your cruises from Miami
Want to book a Bahamas one day cruise to go on a Swimming with Pigs tour to Pig Beach in the Exumas? Then be sure to contact one of our Swimming with Pigs Experts via our contact form.
