Optional Pig Beach Add-On

A US2U day cruise to Bimini or Grand Bahama, with a Pig Beach stop you can book on the day.

Overview

This is a round-trip, same-day ferry crossing to the Bahamas run by US2U, departing from Terminal 21 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The listing shows a start time of 06:00 and a total experience of about 12 hours. The boat itself has seating areas, restrooms, air-conditioning and an onboard snack bar, so the crossing is meant to be comfortable rather than spartan. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers make their own way to the terminal and check in with staff using a confirmation number.

Once the ferry reaches the island, the day is yours. The ticket covers the crossing, a guaranteed seat both ways, leisure time to explore on your own, and all taxes, fees and port charges. It does not cover anything you do ashore. The Beach Club day pass, jet skis, snorkeling and the Swim with Pigs excursion are all optional extras, and the listing states these must be purchased on the ferry, subject to availability, guest minimums and weather. One reviewer who added the Beach Club pass describes pools, bars, food and a DJ.

The listing covers crossings to Bimini and Grand Bahama, and the traveller reviews describe the Bimini run. It suits travellers who want a self-directed beach day and are happy to sort their own food, transport on the island and activities. Anyone expecting a guided tour or an all-inclusive resort day should read the inclusions carefully before booking.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check-in at Port EvergladesMake your own way to Terminal 21, 2021 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale. The listing shows a 06:00 start time, and you check in with terminal staff using your confirmation number. The activity ends back at this same point.
2. Ferry crossing to the islandBoard the air-conditioned ferry, which has seating areas, restrooms and a snack bar. This is where optional island activities, including the Swim with Pigs excursion, are purchased.
3. Free time ashoreOnce docked, the time on the island is yours: beaches, food, shopping or watersports. Optional extras such as the Beach Club day pass, jet skis and snorkeling carry separate fees and depend on availability, guest minimums and weather.
4. Return ferry and immigrationReboard the ferry for the crossing back. Travellers in reviews mention clearing immigration in both directions, so factor queues into the timing.
5. Arrival back at Port EvergladesThe day ends at the same terminal where it began, roughly 12 hours after the listed start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape the day, and several come up again and again in traveller reviews.

• Passports are required. The Bahamas is an independent nation, so every traveller needs a valid passport or US passport card. Full passport details for each passenger must be provided at the time of booking, and the listing warns that refunds or chargebacks are not authorized if these details are not supplied then.
• Dress for cold air-conditioning. The ferry is air-conditioned, and one reviewer reports the cabin runs cold and suggests packing a sweater or layer for the crossing.
• Timing at the terminal. The listing shows a 06:00 start, but reviews describe boarding that began at 8:30 and departure closer to 9:00, with hours of waiting at the terminal in between. Arrive with the listed time in mind, but expect a possible wait before boarding.
• Budget for extras. The ticket is transport only. The Beach Club pass, Swim with Pigs, jet skis and snorkeling all cost extra and are bought on the ferry, subject to availability and weather.
• Queues at immigration. Travellers describe two separate immigration processes, one each way, and one reviewer calls them tedious. The listing also notes longer waits are possible at both Bahamian and US border points due to staffing, so build patience into the day.
• Food and drink. The ferry has a snack bar, and reviewers mention food available both onboard and on the island, including Bahamian dishes. More than one reviewer wished for more food choices on the boat, so consider bringing snacks.

Common issues. The most common complaint in reviews is the gap between the listed start time and actual boarding, with reports of hours of waiting at the terminal before a late morning departure. The listing itself warns of possible longer waits at both Bahamian and US border points due to staffing. Optional activities, including the pig beach excursion, are not guaranteed, since they depend on availability, guest minimums and weather, and one reviewer reported their beach club day being displaced by a cruise ship priority. One reviewer also described confusion over a golf cart rental return time on the island. The ferry is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for travellers with back problems or for pregnant travellers. The group is large, with a maximum of 199 travellers per departure.

Before The Ferry