Explore Bimini | Guide to everything in Bimini

There are at least four ways to get to Bimini: private boat, cruise ship, plane or seaplane, and ferry.

• Private boat – Avoid crossing the Gulf Stream with a north wind, and be sure to fly the quarantine flag until you clear customs and immigration.
• Cruise ship – Over the past twenty years, North Bimini has developed to accommodate large cruise ships; then in 2021, Resorts World Bimini Cruise Port opened up. Cruise lines like Carnival, Crystal, Virgin, and MSC can now dock directly at the island.
• Plane or seaplane – The quickest way to get to Bimini from Florida is by plane. You will land in South Bimini and then can take the quick ferry ride to North Bimini. (You can find flights here.) If you want to fly by seaplane, you will land and dock at North Bimini. Tropic Ocean Airways is the only seaplane line in Florida that offers flights to Bimini (and the rest of the Bahamas).
• Ferry – Because Bimini is only fifty miles off the coast of Florida, you can also take a ferry from Fort Lauderdale or Miami. 

• The best time to visit is in April and May, because of the mid-70s weather, the northeasterlies having dissipated, and the hurricanes being still at bay. You’ll also avoid a lot of the big crowds, which tend to congregate in January, February, and March.
• Fellow female travelers, you must be wearing a shirt if you enter a public building — a sports bra or swimsuit top won’t cut it.
• The Bahamian dollar is equal to one US dollar, and the latter is accepted most everywhere.
• Everybody is on island time, which means shops open when the owner arrives and close when the owner leaves.
• Bring a hydrocortisone cream in case you get into a poisonwood tree. You’ll also need your passport, some reef-friendly sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses, as well as a good pair of water shoes and a sweater (the breeze gets chilly at night).
• Don’t pick starfish out of the water. Even just a few minutes of air time will kill them.

You’ll probably spend most of your time in North Bimini. This is where a majority of the restaurants and popular attractions (and Biminites) are. The island is no longer than seven miles and no wider than a football field. 

After you clear customs and immigration, you can walk down the narrow streets and set off to explore the parks, beaches, and restaurants, then head on down to where Resorts World Bimini is located. there is piles of conch shells everywhere, chatting with the Bahamians, and admiring the colorful buildings. We advise for you to get a golf cart.

Bimini's beaches are renowned for their crystal-clear waters, soft white sand, and serene atmosphere. Here are some of the most popular beaches in Bimini:

1. Radio Beach: A picturesque beach with calm waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
2. Bliss Beach: A secluded beach with powdery sand and crystal-clear waters, ideal for relaxation.
3. Spook Hill Beach: A scenic beach with a historic lighthouse, offering stunning views of the ocean.
4. Bimini Bay Beach: A tranquil beach with shallow waters, perfect for families and water sports.
5. Cable Beach: A popular beach with clear waters and soft sand, great for swimming and sunbathing.
6. Turtle Cove Beach: A secluded beach with a natural cove, perfect for snorkeling and spotting sea turtles.
7. Wahoo Cut Beach: A scenic beach with clear waters and a historic shipwreck, popular for snorkeling and diving.
8. Ocean Drive Beach: A lively beach with clear waters and powdery sand, great for swimming and water sports.

Bimini's beaches offer a range of experiences, from secluded and serene to lively and action-packed. Whether you're looking to relax, swim, snorkel, or simply soak up the sun, Bimini's beaches have something for everyone.

Established in 1993 the Dolphin House Museum, a 'Poem in Stone' is a three-story dolphin and ocean-inspired museum built using recycled materials by local Biminite author and historian Ashley Saunders. A popular cultural tourist attraction visited daily by international travelers also offers a novel gift shop for souvenir purchases. The Dolphin House Museum is Bimini's most unique and artistic structure and must be seen by anyone visiting this little island in the stream. Inspired by a swim with a pod of Bimini's wild dolphins. Mr. Saunders considers himself a dolphin inspired artist. "The dolphins touched my heart, and made me an artist." - Ashley Saunders.

Dolphin House lies inland from the shore, near the big game fishing marina. Plastered with dolphin mosaics, sea glass, shells, Lucayan artifacts, coconut-rum bottles, pickled-sausage jars and every conceivable type of flotsam and jetsam, it's absolutely unique and quite beautiful. There's a historical precedent for this assembly of found objects – the Saunders family have lived in the Biminis for five generations and once made a living scavenging from shipwrecks.

Downstairs you'll find a museum filled with salvaged ephemera such as a brass naval cannon from an 18th-century British wreck, photos of Ernest Hemingway having his hair cut, conch shells used by the islands' pre-colonial Lucayan inhabitants, copper from a pirate ship and countless other random objects. There's also a gift shop, where you can get both volumes of Ashley's written history of Bimini. The Hemingway photos hark back to the 1930s, when 'Papa' used to come this way to wrestle with marlin and other big game fish, renting a small cottage called Blue Marlin near Brown's Marina.

The SS Sapona is a shipwreck located off the coast of Bimini, Bahamas. Originally built as a concrete cargo steamer for World War I, it was later used as a warehouse for alcohol during the Prohibition Era. The ship ran aground in a hurricane in 1926 and was later used for target practice during World War II. Today, the shipwreck is a popular site for scuba diving and snorkeling.

• The SS Sapona was a cargo steamer built by the Liberty Ship Building Company of Wilmington, North Carolina, as part of a fleet of concrete ships commissioned by Woodrow Wilson for World War I.
• The Sapona was completed after the end of the war and was sold to Carl Fisher, who used it as a casino and later for oil storage.
• In 1924, the ship was purchased by Bruce Bethel, who moved it to Bimini and used it as a warehouse for alcohol during Prohibition.
• The ship ran aground in a hurricane in 1926 and was later used for target practice by the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy during World War II.
• The wreck lies in about 15 feet of water and is a popular site for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Radio Beach in Bimini offers clear and beautiful water, a welcoming atmosphere, and great music. Visitors can enjoy the beach and water activities or grab a bite to eat at Sherry's Beach Bar, which serves delicious conch fritters and jerk fish. 

Visitors to Radio Beach Bimini often rent bicycles or golf carts, but you can easily explore the area on foot. Renting a golf cart can help you explore the areas of North Bimini beyond Alice Town.

The Radio Beach/Alice Town area has marinas, hotels and great places to eat and drink all within walking distance. Venturing north along Queen´s Highway takes you beyond tourist areas around Alice Town and into residential parts of the island. When you get tired of taking in the sun on Radio Beach, North Bimini has lots more surprises and discoveries!

Joe's Conch! That's a popular spot in Bimini, known for its delicious conch fritters and other Bahamian cuisine. Joe's Conch is a local institution, and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Bimini. Here's what you can expect:

• Fresh conch dishes, including fritters, salad, and soup
• Other Bahamian favorites like peas and rice, guava duff, and rum punch
• Casual, laid-back atmosphere with outdoor seating and views of the ocean
• Friendly service and a warm welcome from the staff
• A great place to try local cuisine and experience the island's culture
• If you're visiting Bimini, be sure to stop by Joe's Conch and try some of their famous conch fritters!

Joe's Conch is famous for its massive "Mountain of Conch" – a towering pile of conch shells that's become a iconic landmark in Bimini. The mountain is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to serving fresh, locally-sourced conch dishes, and it's a popular spot for photos. The mountain is estimated to contain over 100,000 conch shells, and it's a must-see for anyone visiting the island. Whether you're a foodie, a beach lover, or just looking for a unique experience, Joe's Conch and its famous mountain are a must-visit destination in Bimini!