Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Discovery Cruise Line's one-day cruise sails daily from Port Everglades, which is about 25 miles north of Miami. The cruise departs at 10 a.m. and arrives at Freeport, Bahamas at 2 p.m. Travelers can enjoy the island about four hours before departing back to Miami at 6 p.m. The ship is back to Port Everglades by 10:30 p.m. The cruise is all-inclusive of house alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a lunch buffet, and dinner buffet. The ship includes sun decks, pool, casino, dance club, and video game room. All travelers at least 16 years old must have a valid United States passport. Cruise prices start at $49.99 per person plus a $35 fee per person for Bahamian departure and harbor fees.
Discovery Cruise Lines
800-259-1579
discoverycruiseline.com
Discovery Island Cruises also offers one-day cruises from Port Everglades. The cruise departs at 10 a.m. and arrives at Freeport, Bahamas at 2 p.m. The ship departs Freeport for Miami at 6 p.m. and is back to Port Everglades at 10:30 p.m. The cruise is all-inclusive of house alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a lunch buffet, and dinner buffet. The ship includes sun decks, pool, casino, dance club, and video game room. All travelers at least 16 years old must have a valid United States passport. Cruise prices start at $69.99 per person, plus a $10 fee for travelers on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Discovery Island Cruises
954-969-0069
onedaycruise.com
Miami Tours offers several day cruise options around the Miami area on a two-level yacht that accommodates 140 passengers. Visitors most commonly choose from the Millionaire's Row, Bayside Blaster, Dance, Miami River, or Stiltsville cruises. Each option is 90 minutes and departs every hour between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The company also rents yachts that can be chartered for private cruises up to eight hours. Special packages are offered for the chartered yachts that include beverages and a catered lunch. The eight-hour package is $2,000 and includes all beverages, hors d'oeuvres, snacks, and lunch for up to 12 passengers. The price includes fuel, dockage, captain, mate, and vessel fees. All cruises leave from Bayside Marketplace in Miami.
Miami Tours
305-379-5119
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