Tropic Ocean Airways, in partnership with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, is launching a new same-day flight experience that makes traveling to The Bahamas closer and easier than ever: Day trips to Bimini in just 25 minutes, available every Saturday starting February 21.
The launch coincides with The Bahamas’ role as Destination Sponsor of this year’s South Beach Wine &
Food Festival, where the new Bimini Day Trip experience will be officially introduced to the public.
Through the Bimini Day Trip experience, guests arrive at Tropic’s Fort Lauderdale seaplane terminal just
30 minutes before departure, take off in the morning, land in Bimini before 9:00am, spend the day on
the island, and are back home in South Florida by early evening — no hotels, no ferries, and no planning
needed. The goal of the new day trip program is simple: show people just how close — and how easy —
The Bahamas really is.
“You don’t need a week off or a complex travel plan to go to The Bahamas,” said Tropic Ocean Airways.
“You can wake up in South Florida, have lunch in The Bahamas, and be back home for dinner. This is
about taking something people think requires pre-planning and is expensive and making it incredibly
easy.”
“This partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways represents more than just a new flight path; it’s a total
reimagining of how accessible our islands can be,” said the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. “By providing the opportunity to get from South Florida to The Bahamas in a mere 25 minutes, we are removing the traditional barriers to international travel. We’re providing a seamless, premium gateway that allows our guests to prioritize their time while still experiencing the full depth of Bahamian hospitality.”
The Bimini Day Trip Itinerary
- 8:30 AM – Depart Fort Lauderdale
- 9:00 AM – Land in Bimini
- 9:15 AM – Clear customs
- 9:30 AM – Transfer to the Resorts World Beach Club, Bimini Big Game Marina, or activity
operator - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Island time
- 4:30 PM – Return to the Tropic Ocean Flight Center
- 5:00 PM – Depart Bimini
- 5:30 PM – Arrive back in Fort Lauderdale
Guests spend 5–6 hours on the island and are home in time for dinner.
What’s Included
Round-trip seaplane flight (25 minutes each way)
- Free valet parking at Tropic Ocean Airways
- Private lobby with Wi-Fi, snacks and beverages
- Customs handling in Fort Lauderdale and Bimini
- Ground transfers on arrival
- Guaranteed same-day return
- A fixed, easy schedule that removes all guesswork
- Guests simply show up with a passport. Tropic Ocean handles the rest.
Availability is limited, and trips are expected to sell out quickly.
Seasonal Add-On Experiences
Guests can add optional island experiences depending on the season: - Snorkeling trip to Honeymoon Harbour
- Bone fishing in the mangroves
- Hammerhead shark dive
- Swimming with wild dolphins
Availability - Operating day: Saturdays
- Launch date: February 21
- Departure location: Fort Lauderdale
- Flight time: 25 minutes each way
- Minimum island time: 5 hours
For full details and availability, visit flytropic.com.
