Hey There, Island Hopper! 👋

We're the Sullivan family, and we've been riding ferries to the Bahamas since 2017. One simple discovery changed everything: ferries save us $800+ per trip!

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How a Lost Luggage Nightmare Created BahamasHopping

I'm Mark Sullivan, a Fort Lauderdale dad who discovered ferry travel the hard way. After American Airlines lost our family's luggage on a Bimini flight (including my daughter's birthday presents!), I swore off flying to the islands.

That frustration led to discovery: ferries weren't just cheaper — they were actually FUN! My kids spot dolphins every trip, we bring all our fishing gear without hassle, and nobody fights over window seats.

"After 50+ ferry trips and saving over $40,000 (seriously!), I realized other families needed to know about this. That's why we built BahamasHopping — to share what we've learned the fun way."
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From Nervous Nurse to Ferry Champion

Hi! I'm Jennifer, Mark's wife and resident worry-wart (hey, I'm a pediatric nurse — it's my job!). I'll admit it: I was terrified of ferries at first. Seasickness? Safety? What about the kids?

But you know what? These ferries are SAFE, super stable, and way less stressful than airports. Now I'm the one planning our trips! As a nurse, I love that we can pack all our meds, snacks, and comfort items without TSA hassles.

"My favorite part? Watching other families discover what we know — that ferry travel isn't just about saving money. It's about making memories without the airport madness."
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Ferry Trips Taken
$40,000+
Saved vs Flying
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Islands Explored
50,000+
Families Helped

Why We Built This Site

Look, we get it — planning island trips can be overwhelming. Which ferry? What time? How much? Is it safe? We've been there, asked those questions, and made ALL the mistakes so you don't have to.

BahamasHopping isn't some corporate booking site. It's a family sharing what actually works, from one island-loving crew to another. Every tip, every review, every piece of advice comes from real trips with real kids (and real meltdowns!).

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Real Savings

We show you exactly how to save hundreds per trip — because we've done it ourselves!

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Family Tested

Every route, every tip has been tested by our crew of 5. If it works for us, it'll work for you!

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No BS

Honest reviews, real photos, actual prices. We tell you what's great AND what's not.

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