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GULF STREAM
CROSSING PLANNER

7-day passage forecast for Florida-to-Bahamas crossings. Accounts for Gulf Stream set, swell direction, and sea state amplification in the Stream. By James Van Fleet, former Chief Meteorologist of Royal Caribbean.

SELECT YOUR CROSSING ROUTE
DEPARTURE PORT (FLORIDA)
DESTINATION (BAHAMAS)
VESSEL SPEED (KNOTS)
SELECT YOUR ROUTE
Choose a departure port in Florida and a destination in the Bahamas to see your 7-day crossing forecast.
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NOTICE: Crossing forecasts are based on Open-Meteo marine data and Gulf Stream current modeling. The Gulf Stream can amplify sea conditions significantly, particularly when winds oppose the current. Always consult official NOAA marine forecasts, NHC advisories, and exercise your own judgment before any offshore passage. Conditions can change rapidly. This tool is for planning purposes only and does not replace professional meteorological consultation.