Technically, yes, you can jet ski from Florida to the Bahamas, but it is an extreme undertaking that requires meticulous planning and a very specific set of legal documents. The shortest distance—from West Palm Beach to Grand Bahama—is roughly 50 to 60 miles across the open Atlantic Ocean. In 2026, you must carry a valid passport for every person on the jet ski and clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration at a designated port of entry (like Old Bahama Bay). You are required to fly a yellow quarantine flag until cleared and pay a "cruising permit" fee, which is currently about $150 for vessels under 35 feet. Safely completing the crossing requires a specialized long-range jet ski with auxiliary fuel tanks, a VHF radio, a GPS chartplotter, and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). Most importantly, you should never attempt this solo; the "Bimini Road" is often crossed in large organized groups with a lead boat for safety. The Gulf Stream current is powerful, and if your engine fails mid-crossing, you can be swept miles off-course into the open ocean within an hour.