![]() Visitors can sign up for a tour of the station and even participate in research or adopt a shark. Since the waters of the Bahamas are so warm, the Bimini Biological Field Station has a shark lab set up. If you’re a shark or marine life lover, you’ll love Bimini. SS Sapona shipwreck (Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons/aerialcamera) Shark Lab There is no charge to enter the museum, but they do take donations.Īlso relatively close to the pier is Dolphin House Museum, a three-story home made entirely out of recycled materials, including many items which washed up on the shore. You can explore some of the local histories at Bimini Museum, where you’ll learn about some of the famous folks who’ve made the island their home over the years (including former resident Ernest Hemingway). Historic Attractionsīimini’s rich history is seen throughout the island, like the SS Sapona wreck we mentioned. This can be booked at Resorts World or in advance. The artificial reef is filled with sea life. The World War I ship ran aground during a hurricane in 1926 and has remained ever since. Through one of the resorts, you can set up a trip out to the SS Sapona wreck. ![]() The price of varies depending on your cruise line and which add-ons you’d like. This premium beachfront complex has two lagoon pools, swim-up bars, DJ’s playing music, and plenty of beachfront property. ![]() The club has options to rent cabanas, umbrellas, and beach chairs. Located right next to Resorts World Bimini Beach, the stretch of beach has some of the clearest turquoise waters in the Bahamas. Typically sold by the cruise line, this new private beach package is good if you’re looking to spend a day at the beach. Keep in mind that you’ll be required to pay a fee if you’d like to use a sun chair, resort facilities, pool, or a lounger. There is also a string of beaches to the north of the cruise port in the resort area. ![]() Some of the quietest and best beaches in Bimini run together on the southwestern side of the island in Alice Town: Radio Beach, Blister Beach, and Spook Hill. If you want to explore on your own you can rent a golf cart or set out with food (and plenty of water to stay hydrated) and explore the island.Ĭruise lines offer around a dozen shore excursions in Bimini, but if you’re looking for something a little different, we’ve listed some things to do in the area. If this is your first time visiting Bimini, here are some suggestions. What To Do in Biminiīimini is primarily a beach destination that focuses on water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with the sharks, and jet skiing. While shopping for basic necessities, keep in mind that you are on an island with limited resources, so items in the resort gift shops tend to be on the pricey side as it all has to be imported from the mainland. Otherwise, you’re limited to shopping at one of the Resorts World properties if you’re looking to pick up a souvenir. There’s a small market with a few shops just south of the cruise pier. As it becomes more popular in the coming years, that’s likely to change, but for now, it’s one of the things that makes this port so appealing. To explore beyond that, however, you’ll want to find a form of transportation - if only because of the heat!Īs I mentioned earlier, one charm of Bimini is that it hasn’t been overdeveloped, especially when it comes to the area around the pier. The Resorts World Hilton is about a 10-minute walk from the ship. If you’re sticking close to the pier, you can obviously walk to your destination. With little traffic on the island, it’s an easy and stress-free way to explore on your own timetable. By Golf CartĪ couple of golf cart rental companies on the island charge around $90 per day for a four-seater and $120 per day for a six-seater. The cruise pier is at the midway point of the island, so it’s equal distance to both the northern and southern areas. Taxi rates will vary by where you want to go, but the common fare was $5 per person to most locations. (Note: they only operate between Resorts World properties.)Īnyone can use the Resorts World tram, just keep in mind it will take you to one of their properties where you can go to a casino, beach, or eat. These trams have marked pick-up locations and will take you to different Resorts World properties from the cruise ship. By TramĪ Resorts Worlds tram service makes select stops around the island and operates every 30 minutes. READ MORE: 16 Photos of Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Getting AroundĮven though the island is only seven miles long, you may want find a way to get around.
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