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Voykit pocket guide · The Bahamas
Bimini
Spend 2–3 days for fishing, diving and a quick island hop; longer if you want multiple shark‑diving tours.
Bimini is a tiny Bahamian district of three islands, 50 mi east of Miami. Its main draw is deep‑sea fishing, shark diving and relaxed island vibes. A short stay covers the key activities; extra days let you repeat tours or explore the nature trail.
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Best months
- Dec–Jun
- Avoid
- Jul–Oct (rainy season, occasional hurricanes)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BSD
- Money
- Currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD), held at par with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted everywhere and change often comes back mixed.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$120 BSD excl. bed · Mid $120–$200 BSD excl. bed · High $200+ BSD excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BTC and Aliv sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at Nassau airport and in town.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 15% often added; check the bill.; Taxis: 15%.; Hotels: Gratuity often added; extra for porters and housekeeping.
- Water
- Nassau tap water is treated but many buy bottled; on the Out Islands drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- In hotels, restaurants and marinas; few public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to ferry terminal | $5 total |
| Ferry North Bimini (one‑way) | $2 |
| Shark‑cage dive (bull shark, 20 min) | $60 |
| Shark‑diving tour (full dive) | $300 |
| Bimini Big Game Resort night room | check |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BIM · Bimini Airport (South Bimini)
- United Airlines service; taxi to ferry terminal takes ~5 min
Typical fares
- Airport → ferry terminal (taxi)
- about $5, 5 min (check)
- North Bimini ferry
- $2 each way, 5 min
- Shark‑cage dive
- $60 for 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Two paved roads (Kings Highway and Queen's Highway) run the 7‑mi length; bicycles or golf carts are common. A 5‑min ferry links North and South islands ($2 each way).
See and do
Known for
- Deep‑sea fishing capital
- Shark‑diving at Bimini Scuba Center
- Hemingway history
- Bimini Nature Trail
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | Mail boat (M/V Captain Emmett) from Bimini; about 2 h each way | ≈4 h total |
| South Bimini Nature Trail | Walk or bike from Alice Town along Queen's Highway | ≈15 min |
Sleep
- Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina
- Beachfront, on Kings Highway; good for fishing trips
- Bimini Sands Resort & Marina
- Mid‑range, close to marina and dive centre
- Bimini Ocean Villas (Alice Town)
- Beach‑front villas, self‑catering
- Resorts World Bimini
- All‑inclusive resort, on South Bimini
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the ferry? | Where is the ferry?Where is the ferry? |
| I would like a shark dive | I would like a shark diveI would like a shark dive |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning / good afternoon first; avoid: Straight to business
- Dress: Cover up in town; avoid: Swimwear on Bay Street
- Pace: Allow island time; avoid: Showing impatience
- Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Assuming consent
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry to North Bimini costs $2 each way; check schedule during high season.
- Shark‑diving tours run Dec–Mar; book early, price $300 per dive (check).
- Summer afternoons can bring thunderstorms; plan indoor activities.
Bimini is generally safe; petty theft is rare, but keep valuables secure on ferries and watch for strong currents when swimming.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bimini yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Deep‑sea fishing capital
- Shark‑diving at Bimini Scuba Center
- Hemingway history
- Bimini Nature Trail
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Bimini official website: visitbimini.org
- Wikidata – Bimini: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Bimini, revision 5327868 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5327868
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Bimini
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Nassau; contact for assistance (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/bimini). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.