Important 1 day Bahama Cruise info

All passengers must obtain their boarding cards on the same day as the departure of the ship from the Bahamas Express ticket offices. Return boarding cards can be obtained at the same time as outbound boarding cards. In the event that any passenger loses their boarding card, it will be verified that it has not been used and will be reprinted.

Check-in at  Port Everglades commences at 6:00 am and the terminal gates close at 8:00 am sharp. Please note that due to high security measures you may encounter some traffic delays on entering the port. We strongly suggest that passengers aim to arrive around 6:30 am. Upon return to Port Everglades please allow at least one hour for vessel clearance by local and federal authorities.

Check-in at  Freeport harbor commences at 3:30 pm and the terminal gates close at 5:30 pm sharp.

Snack-Bar

The Bahamas Day Cruise provides varied music and a film selection with educational documentaries and movies appropriate for all ages. 

While traveling, you can buy your first souvenir, perfumes, or cigarettes…and all tax-free.  Our stores have a wide range of gifts, perfumes, liquor, cigarettes, cigars…

There is also an Excursion Office on board where you can find everything you might want to do on the island… from snorkeling to renting a car, a scooter, or, a bike… and much more! 

The Bahamas Day Cruise offers a small area with a terrace where you can enjoy the view and the Atlantic Ocean. Smoking allowed

Changes Cancellations & Refunds

• The ticket is non-transferable. The passenger’s name cannot be modified.
• Just Roundtrips reservations submitted for cancelation seven (7) days before the original sailing date: Full refund. No Daytrips or Special Offer/Promocode
• Booking cancellations submitted between 7-4 days before the original sailing date: a 50% penalty. (Just Roundtrips) No Daytrips or Special Offer/Promocode
• Booking cancellations submitted three days or less before the sail date, no refund. (Just Roundtrips)
• Date changes are permitted if requested at least 24 hours before the original departure date. A fare difference and a penalty fee of US $75 will be applied for each change.

No refund will be applied for cancellations of special offers/promo codes and one-day trips (Daytrip)

• Any passenger who does not board the vessel for any reason, beyond the Company’s control, shall not be entitled to a refund or date change.
• The Company does not assume any responsibility other than reimbursement of the ticket. If the vessel for which the ticket has been issued does not carry out the stipulated journey due to operational difficulties, weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances, or forces beyond our control.

Bahamas Day Cruise is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizens adults, and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.

*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo IDs, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trips and overnight packages.

An enhanced driver’s license is not a valid document to board the vessel.

US RESIDENTS SAME DAY TRAVEL:​

• US Residents must travel with a Valid ARC (Green card).
• Bring a valid passport of the country of citizenship at check-in.
• If the ARC is expired must bring the original extension document with the expired ARC card​.

US RESIDENTS OVERNIGHT:

• Bring an ARC (green card) and must have a passport of the country you were born in.

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizens adults and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.

*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trip and overnight packages.

NON-US CITIZENS SAME DAY TRAVEL OR OVERNIGHT: (ENTRY FROM THE US OR CANADA TO BAHAMAS)

• Valid passport with *valid entry stamp (B1/B2 or w/t countries)
• Valid visa with multiple entries (all classifications)
• Waiver visa countries must have their Esta form
• F1 & M1 visas must have the current original I-20 form with valid signatures. Pg 2 Travel authorization must have a current signature.
• J1 visas must have a current original DS 2019 form, completed with current signatures. Must have a current signature in the travel authorization box 
• C1/D Visas cannot travel. C1/d’s can only travel on the carrier or vessel in which they are employed. They can travel if they sign off as a tourist and have a valid tourist, B1/B2 or B/1 visa or valid w/t entry stamp under their tourist visa.
• If there is no current entry stamp in your passport you must bring your boarding card or your ticket or if you are traveling with an electronic ticket you must have a copy of your travel itinerary and ticket number. 
• F1 – You are allowed to travel within your 30-day grace period after the expiration of your F1 visa or I-20 form. Please have a copy of your ticket of return to your country available.
• J1 & M1 visas cannot travel after their visa or I20 (M1’s) or DS 2019 (J1’s) forms have expired. your 30-day grace period allows you to stay in the US without penalty, not to travel internationally, and to reenter the US from a foreign destination other than your country of citizenship.

A valid passport of your country of origin of which expiry date, after return from the Bahamas, must not be less than 3 months (direct travel) and not less than 6 months if transiting through other countries such as the US. 

BAHAMIAN VISA: VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS TRAVELLING TO THE BAHAMAS

https://www.bahamas.com/plan-your-trip/island-faq/visa-immigration

List of countries:  Visa+Requirements+for+Visitors+Travelling+to+The+Bahamas1.pdf 

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISA INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Customs, and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, please be advised that all U.S. Citizens adults, and minors must be in possession of a current, valid passport book or passport card as of, April 23, 2018.

*Note that Birth Certificates, Photo IDs, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted* Only PASSPORTS will be accepted for international travel. This applies to our day trips and overnight packages.

BAHAMIAN CITIZENS

• A valid passport and valid U.S. visa for both, adults and children will need VISA (To travel into the United States).
• Arc (alien resident card holders) must have a valid passport and a valid ARC card 
• Bahamian residents (not Bahamian citizens) must have a valid residency card of the Bahamas or a letter of permit to reside from the Bahamian ministry or a valid residency stamp in their valid passport of their country of citizenship

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*

BAHAMIAN VISAS

• Some countries require Bahamian visas to spend one or more nights on the island. please check with the Bahamian consulate to see if your country requires a Bahamian Visa for overnight travel.

• If a person is born in one country and is a resident in a different one, (other than the us or Canada), Bahamian visa documentation is required based upon the country of birth/citizenship.

• For information on Bahamian visa requirements please click on: http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/visiting/visa 

IMPORTANT NOTE* Balearia Caribbean LTD is not responsible for any denied boarding due to failure to produce the proper travel documentation*