Florida to Bahamas

Getting a passport takes 10-12 weeks. We are now (Feb '21) about 17 weeks out from travel dates.   " You can now apply for routine service and expect to receive a passport in 10-12 weeks*. You also have the option of paying an additional $60 for expedited service to receive your passport in 4-6 weeks. These processing times apply to applications submitted by mail and in-person at an acceptance facility in your community. Most   acceptance facilities   such as post offices, clerks of court, and libraries are open and accepting passport applications. We encourage you to apply by mail when possible because it is a safe, contactless option for certain services.   "  Rules about Bahamas travel during pandemic:  COVID-19 Status - The Bahamas  and Bahamas Travel Health Visa travelers can apply for their required Bahamas Travel Health Visa at  travel.gov.bs . (Click on International Tab) STEP 2: Bahamas Travel Health Visa Application All persons trav...

Connie's updated costs:  $650.4 = (1084 mi *2 ways /10 mpg )*$3.00/gal  = truck gas per truck (or flight for Tina) $450 = 150 gal * $3.00/gal = boat gas (fill up in US, don't use the whole tank) $108 = boat oil $2625 = ($3145/3 families)Bahamas lodging + ($120 * 4 days)continental US motels $60 = health visa $510 = $110 * 4 passport books/family. + $35/kid for document check at the post office. Can possibly use passport card $30/person as long as not returning by airplane. $350 = groceries $50 = ice $1160 = meals out $120 = $15/day * 8 days truck and trailer parking  $133.33 = ($150/boat entry fee * 2 boats [includes 3 people per boat]+ $25*4 for additional people)/3 $233.33 = ($350/slip * 2 boats)/3 families $5453.40 total per family If we switch to the 3 brm at Seacrest    Bimini, Bahamas ~ Sea Crest Hotel and Marina (seacrestbimini.com)    $5724.80= $5453.40 - 3145/3 + 3949.2/3 If we switch to $9616 with private dock   Island house located in b...