Bahamas Ferry News & Updates

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BREAKING: New West End to West Palm Beach ferry service launching early 2025!

Latest Ferry Updates

Everything you need to know before your next island hop

Abaco Ferry Services Merge for Better Service

Marsh Harbour ↔ Hope Town/Man-O-War

Great news for Abaco island hoppers! G&L Transportation and Albury's Ferry Service have officially merged operations. Don't worry - all your favorite routes are still running, but now with improved schedules and better coordination. Both companies continue offering private charters, and here's the kicker: Albury's is expanding their adventure tours to include Big O's and the swimming pigs! Talk about a win-win situation.

Bahamas Ferries Freight Schedule Changes

Nassau ↔ Eleuthera/Exuma

Heads up if you're shipping cargo! Bahamas Ferries announced urgent freight schedule changes for the week of January 27th and February 1st. They're also introducing LCL reefer pallet services - perfect for shipping temperature-sensitive goods between islands. Check their website for the updated schedule before planning any shipments.

Balearia Caribbean Slashes Prices with Black Friday Deals

Fort Lauderdale ↔ Bimini/Freeport

Score! Balearia Caribbean is offering INSANE discounts for the entire 2025 calendar year. We're talking 30-35% off with promo codes CYBER30 and CYBER35. Round-trip tickets to Bimini starting at just $155 + taxes? Yes, please! These deals work for both day trips and longer stays. Pro tip: Book now for summer travel before prices inevitably go up.

Schedule Alert

Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Service Adjusts Times

Balearia Caribbean tweaked their Fort Lauderdale to Freeport schedule for 2025. Still running Tuesdays and Saturdays, but departure times might shift due to weather or operational needs. They're super good about texting updates though - just make sure your phone number's correct when booking!

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Service Update

Limited Passenger Service to Eleuthera Continues

Still no regular passenger ferry to Eleuthera's main ports, folks. Bahamas Ferries focuses mainly on freight these days. Your best bet? Ferry to Spanish Wells or Harbour Island, then travel by land. Yeah, it's a pain, but hey - more adventure, right?

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New Route

Balearia Expands to Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico

While not directly Bahamas-related, Balearia Caribbean's expanding like crazy! They're launching daily service between San Pedro de Macorís (DR) and Mayagüez (PR). Could this mean more Caribbean connections coming soon? We're keeping our fingers crossed for a Nassau connection!

Learn more about expansion