Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas ferry starts Nov. 1

Tuesday, October 7, 2003

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas: According to the Associated Press a new two-hour ferry service to the Bahamas launches Nov. 1, with a daily departure from Port Everglades in Florida at 4 p.m., and a return trip from the Caribbean each morning at 9:30 a.m.

Called the "Cat," the high-speed vessel operated by Bahamas Florida Express is a catamaran, 320 feet long, that travels 42 knots and carries 900 passengers.

The round-trip fare for adults, through Dec. 21, will be $129 to $189, depending on the day of travel, plus $31 in port charges and taxes. Tickets for children ages 3 to 17 are $70 plus the $31 in fees. Discounts for senior citizens are planned. There's also a premier class with a $179 price tag, along with discounts for booking online and for traveling on certain days.

Several hotels are offering package deals for Cat passengers: Holiday Inn SunSpree at Royal Oasis Golf Resort & Casino, Crowne Plaza at Royal Oasis Golf Resort & Casino, and Pelican Bay at Lucaya.

The boat offers a casino, duty-free gift shop, a TV-movie lounge and a cafe and bar.

For more information, visit www.ferrybahamas.com or call (866) 31FERRY. 

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