FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Bahamas Express has launched a special offer for Bahamians who wish to travel to Florida at a price of $49.50 per journey when they buy a return ticket. Please note that taxes are not included in this price and places are limited.  The service connects Freeport with Fort Lauderdale port in two and a half hours.

As well as this new offer, the company has also provided Bahamians with a greater number of cargo bins to facilitate the transportation of heavy luggage. Cargo bin reservations should be made in advance of the date of travel at a price of $200 each (only available on the Fort Lauderdale-Freeport route).

Bahamas Express operates on a daily basis, except on Wednesdays, departing from Grand Bahama at 7:30pm and returning from Fort Lauderdale at 10:00am. The fast ferry Pinar del Río operates the new service between Bahamas and Florida, which undertakes the 76 mile crossing in two and a half hours.

The fast ferry Pinar del Río, which sails at a speed of 32 knots, has a capacity to hold up to 463 passengers. Furthermore, the ship boasts different services such as a bar-cafeteria, duty free shop and tourist class and first class accommodation, among others.

For reservations customers may call 1-866-699-6988 or 1-954-278-3791 or visit www.ferryexpress.com.  Click HERE to view an information PDF.