Things to Do in Bimini: Complete 2026 Activity Guide

From pristine beaches to world-class snorkeling - discover everything this Caribbean paradise has to offer

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Last updated: July 27, 2026 by Mark Sullivan, BahamasHopping editorial team.

TL;DR — Best Things to Do in Bimini

  • Beach: Radio Beach — free public access, soft white sand, chair & umbrella rentals $15–20
  • Snorkeling: SS Sapona shipwreck (15–20 ft) — boat tours from $90 incl. gear
  • Wildlife: Stingrays at Honeymoon Harbour, Gun Cay — from $40 (catamaran from Resorts World)
  • Bucket-list: Hammerhead shark dives Jan–April, $200–300 with Bimini Scuba Center / Neal Watson’s
  • Food: Conch salad at Stuart’s or Joe’s Conch Shack — both in Bailey Town, North Bimini, $12–18 cash only
  • Getting around: Golf cart rental $80–100/day — book ahead in summer

Bimini Key Facts at a Glance

Distance from Florida ~50 miles (80 km) east of Miami / Fort Lauderdale
Ferry from Fort Lauderdale Baléaria Caribbean · ~2 hours each way · Port Everglades Terminal 21 · from $99 one-way (midweek promo), round-trip from ~$230 + tax
Time on island (day trip) 6–8 hours (varies by season)
Currency Bahamian Dollar (1:1 with USD); USD accepted everywhere
Best time to visit Dec–May (dry season). Hammerheads: Jan–April. Hurricane season: Jun–Nov, peak Aug–Sep.
Passport required? Yes — valid US passport for all travelers, including children. Source: travel.state.gov
Two main settlements Alice Town (capital, ferry dock) & Bailey Town — both on North Bimini

Best Beaches in Bimini

Radio Beach, Bimini Bahamas Free Entry

Radio Beach

📍 North Bimini 🕐 2-4 hours

THE beach in Bimini! Crystal-clear turquoise water so stunning it looks photoshopped. Wide stretch of soft white sand with calm, shallow water perfect for swimming. Beach bars right on the sand serve cold Kaliks and fresh conch fritters.

Insider Tip: Arrive before noon to grab the best spots. Chair & umbrella rentals run $15–20 - worth it for a full day. The water is warmest between 11am-3pm.
Blister Beach on North Bimini, Bahamas Free Entry

Blister Beach (North Bimini)

📍 North Bimini, Alice Town 🕐 2-3 hours

Want to escape the crowds without leaving Alice Town? Blister Beach is part of the same contiguous stretch of west-facing sand as Radio Beach and Spook Hill — just far enough along it that the day-trip crowds thin out. Same turquoise water, fewer people, and good shell collecting.

Insider Tip: Bring what you need — there are no beach bars or rentals on this section. It’s an easy walk or golf-cart ride from the ferry dock. Want a genuinely quiet, undeveloped beach? Take the local ferry across to South Bimini for Tiki Hut Beach (see tip below).
Resorts World Beach, Bimini

Resorts World Beach

📍 Resorts World Bimini 💰 Day Pass from $40

The resort's private beach offers the most amenities: loungers, towels, water sports rentals, and food/drink service right to your chair. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean is Instagram gold.

Insider Tip: Day passes often sell out on weekends - buy online in advance. Great rainy day backup since the casino is right there!

Snorkeling & Water Adventures

SS Sapona shipwreck near Bimini, Bahamas Must-Do!

SS Sapona Shipwreck

💰 Tours from $90 🕐 2-3 hours

This WWI-era concrete-hulled ship (yes, concrete!) sits in just 15–20 feet of crystal-clear water off South Bimini, making it perfect for snorkelers of all skill levels. Sun streams through the open hull while sergeant majors, French angelfish and the occasional barracuda cruise the wreck. Boat-only access — tours typically depart from Bimini Big Game Club or Resorts World.

Insider Tip: Book the morning tour - calmer water and better visibility. Gear is included, but bring your own underwater camera. My 10-year-old called it "the coolest thing ever!"
Southern stingray in Caribbean waters

Swim with Stingrays

📍 Honeymoon Harbour, Gun Cay 💰 Tours from $40

Honeymoon Harbour is on the north tip of Gun Cay, about 10 miles south of Bimini — reached via a 20-minute catamaran from Resorts World Bimini. Friendly southern stingrays glide right up to wading depth (~3 ft) where you can pet and feed them. Completely safe and unforgettable, especially for kids.

Insider Tip: Apply reef-safe sunscreen at least 30 minutes before so it has time to absorb. Tours provide squid for feeding. The Resorts World catamaran starts around $40/person; private charters with Bimini Scuba Center or Bimini Undersea run higher.
Bimini Island, site of the mysterious Bimini Road

Bimini Road (Atlantis?)

💰 Diving tours $95-150 🕐 3 hours

Lost city of Atlantis, or a natural rock formation? Geologists lean firmly toward natural beachrock, but swimming over this half-mile (0.8 km) line of neatly squared-off stones off the northwest coast of North Bimini is still a genuinely strange experience.

Insider Tip: It lies in roughly 18 feet (5.5 m) of water, so you’ll see far more with a decent free-dive than from the surface. Even if the Atlantis story leaves you cold, the visibility here is world-class.
Great hammerhead shark feeding in Bimini, Bahamas

Shark Diving

💰 $200-300 (hammerhead) 📅 Peak: Jan-April

Bimini is one of the world’s best places to dive with great hammerheads — they migrate here from roughly January through April. Year-round you can snorkel or dive with Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks. Operators include Bimini Scuba Center (Neal Watson’s) and the long-running Bimini Biological Field Station (Bimini Shark Lab) which runs research-led educational dives.

Insider Tip: Hammerhead dives sell out months ahead — book early. Beginners can do a guided nurse-shark snorkel without dive certification from around $80–120.

Perfect Bimini Day Trip Itinerary

With 6-8 hours on the island (ferry arrives 11am, departs 6-8pm), here's how to make the most of your Bimini day trip:

11:00 AM

Arrive & Get Oriented

Clear customs (10 min), grab a golf cart rental right at the dock ($80-100/day), and pick up a simple island map.

11:30 AM

Radio Beach

Head straight to Bimini's best beach. Swim in that incredible turquoise water, rent a chair ($15–20), and soak up the Caribbean sun.

1:30 PM

Lunch at Stuart's Conch Stand

Watch Stuart crack open a fresh conch and make salad right in front of you. Get the "Tropical" style with mango - it's incredible! Cash only, $15.

2:30 PM

Explore Alice Town

Golf cart around the colorful streets, stop for a drink at the sand-floored End of the World Sand Bar, browse local shops for souvenirs. The whole town takes about 30 minutes. (Hemingway’s legendary Compleat Angler Hotel stood here until a fire destroyed it in 2006 — only the site remains.)

3:30 PM

Snorkeling or Pool Time

Option A: Book a 2-hour Sapona shipwreck snorkeling tour (from $90, gear included).
Option B: Day pass at Resorts World Bimini (from $40) for pool, beach, and a/c break.

5:30 PM

Sunset Drinks

Cold Kalik beer at Big John's Bar & Grill watching the sunset. Return golf cart and head to the ferry terminal.

6:00-8:00 PM

Ferry Back to Florida

Check departure time (varies by season). Arrive 30 minutes before sailing. The sunset crossing back is magical!

Best Places to Eat & Drink

Fresh Bahamian conch salad Must-Try!

Stuart's Conch Stand

📍 Bailey Town 💰 $12-18

One of Bimini’s legendary conch shacks. Watch Stuart crack fresh conch and build your salad right in front of you. The “Tropical” style with mango and pineapple is the cult favorite. Open-air, paper-plate, the real deal.

Insider Tip: Cash only. Stuart’s has been at it for 20+ years. Joe’s Conch Shack is the other classic and sits on the same main road through Bailey Town, a few minutes’ walk away — locals argue endlessly about which is better, so try both if you have time.
Bimini island view

Big John's Bar & Grill

📍 Alice Town 💰 $15-35

Local institution with the best sunset views in Bimini. Famous for cracked conch, fried grouper, and ice-cold Kaliks. The "Goombay Smash" cocktail is dangerously delicious.

Insider Tip: Sit on the deck for sunset views. Service is "island time" so don't rush - that's the whole point!
Bimini island scene

Edith's Pizza

📍 King's Highway 💰 $10-20

Don't let the name fool you - Edith's serves some of the best authentic Bahamian food on the island. The mac and cheese, peas and rice, and cracked lobster are incredible.

Insider Tip: Great option if kids want something familiar - the pizza is actually solid! Generous portions, very family-friendly.

Where to Stay in Bimini

Bimini works great as a day trip, but it shines if you stay overnight: the sunsets, the quiet after the cruise crowds leave, the early-morning beach. Use the live map below to compare prices across booking sites — bookings support BahamasHopping at no extra cost to you.

Top 3 Hotel Picks

Resorts World Bimini

📍 North Bimini, ferry-dock side 💰 from $300/night

Largest resort on the island. Casino, multiple pools, a private beach, full-service marina. Easiest pick if you want everything in one place after a ferry day. Note: the hotel left the Hilton system on 1 April 2025, so older listings still calling it “Hilton at Resorts World Bimini” refer to this same property.

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Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina

📍 Alice Town, walking distance to ferry 💰 from $260/night

Hemingway-era fishing-club legend, restored. Boutique-feel rooms, strong on-site restaurant, hub for sport-fishing charters & Sapona snorkel trips.

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Bimini Cove Resort & Marina

📍 South Bimini 💰 from $200/night

Quieter alternative on South Bimini — around 215 self-catering one- to three-bedroom condos with full kitchens, a protected marina and easy access to Tiki Hut Beach. Good value for families happy to take the short local ferry over to Alice Town. Formerly Bimini Sands Resort & Marina; some booking sites still use the old name.

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Getting Around Bimini

Golf Cart Rental ($80-100/day): THE way to explore Bimini. Rent right at the ferry dock. Book ahead in summer - they run out! Fits 4-6 people easily.

Free Tram: A complimentary tram runs during ferry arrival and departure hours, linking the ferry dock with Fisherman’s Village and Resorts World Bimini. Great if you’re just hitting the resort beach and casino.

Ferry to South Bimini: There is no bridge between the two islands. A small local ferry shuttles across throughout the day for a couple of dollars each way — that’s how you reach Tiki Hut Beach, Bimini Cove Resort and the airport. Confirm the last return crossing with the boatman before you go over.

Walking: Totally doable! North Bimini is only about 7 miles long. Ferry dock to Radio Beach is a pleasant 15-minute stroll. Bring sunscreen!

Frequently Asked Questions

For a Bimini day trip (6-8 hours on island), prioritize: Radio Beach for swimming and relaxing (2-3 hours), lunch at Stuart's Conch Stand for authentic Bahamian food, and either a snorkeling trip to the Sapona shipwreck or a visit to Resorts World Bimini. Rent a golf cart to explore Alice Town!

Bimini is excellent for snorkeling. The SS Sapona shipwreck sits in just 15–20 feet of clear water and is perfect for beginners. Other top spots include the Bimini Road formation and the reefs around Three Sisters Rocks. Water visibility regularly exceeds 60 feet between December and May.

Yes. On North Bimini, Radio Beach, Blister Beach and Spook Hill form one long contiguous stretch of white sand along the west side of Alice Town — Radio Beach is the busiest, Blister Beach the quieter end. South Bimini has Tiki Hut Beach, reached by the small local ferry between the two islands. Most beaches are free to access; chair and umbrella rentals run about $15–20.

Yes. Bimini is one of the world's premier hammerhead-shark destinations from roughly January through April. Operators like Bimini Scuba Center (Neal Watson’s) and the Bimini Biological Field Station (Shark Lab) run hammerhead dives at $200–300. Year-round nurse-shark and reef-shark snorkels start around $80–120 and don’t require dive certification.

Honeymoon Harbour is on the north tip of Gun Cay, about 10 miles south of Bimini — not on Bimini itself. The standard way to reach it is a 20-minute catamaran from Resorts World Bimini (around $40/person) or a private charter with operators like Bimini Scuba Center or Bimini Undersea.

Baléaria Caribbean’s high-speed ferry from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades (Terminal 21) to Bimini takes about 2 hours each way. Promotional one-way fares start from around $99 before taxes on midweek departures; standard one-way fares start from $115 + tax, and round-trip from about $230 + tax per person. Sailings are typically Wed/Fri/Sun year-round, with extra days in summer. See full ferry guide →

Yes. US citizens (including children) need a valid US passport for ferry travel to the Bahamas. A passport card is not accepted for air travel and is best avoided even for the ferry. Source: travel.state.gov.

Don't miss: 1) Fresh conch salad at Stuart's Conch Stand, 2) Swimming at Radio Beach, 3) Snorkeling at the Sapona shipwreck, 4) A cold Kalik beer at sunset, and 5) Exploring Alice Town's colorful shops and restaurants by golf cart.

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