Bimini
On the Bahamian beat
It isn’t just the impossibly neon turquoise water, or the seemingly unperturbed beaches that coyly dance with the waves that make Bimini so enticing. Sitting on the westernmost part of the Bahamian Islands, Bimini is the far less-visited port home to a decidedly more intimate and visceral heartbeat.
Beyond the quiet beach moments or the adrenaline-inducing shark dives, the three islands that unite to make Bimini are drenched in rich cultural history — where the conch is so fresh you taste the path from which you came, natural watering holes are rumored to have the power to heal, and nights end next to bonfires under star-kissed skies.
The Musts
What to do in Bimini
The Beach Club at Bimini
Bimini Heritage & Cultural Tour
Guided Two-Tank Scuba Dive
The Beach Club at Bimini
The Beach Club at Bimini is a private, resort-like experience for when you’re not out exploring the islands. With restorative days spent doing slow-flow yoga or lounging by the pool, nights give way to a vibrant-colored sunset — ending with a bonfire on the beach to say our goodbyes.
Bimini heritage and cultural tour
Experience the island and its rich history with a tour through North Bimini via an open-air tram cart with the Caribbean wind flowing through your hair. A tour guide will take you through the history of the islands, while hitting 6 historical spots and famous favorites along the way.
Guided Two-Tank Scuba Dive
For two-tank certified scuba divers, this tour of Bimini’s reefs is the perfect way to use what your mama gave you (er, what you are certified for). With its direct exposure to the Atlantic Ocean’s relatively shallow reefs, Bimini is one of the most diverse aquatic destinations in The Bahamas.
In the 1500s, Ponce de León visited Bimini in search of the Fountain of Youth.
Shore Things
Andros Island Blue Hole Experience
Departing from Bimini via seaplane, fly to Fresh Creek Airport in Andros, Bahamas and embark on a blue hole tour. From there, ground transportation will take you to three famous blue holes in the area—where you can snorkel, swim and explore the dramatic and radiant blue marine caverns.
Discover More Shore Things
So if you’re looking for the hustle and bustle of grand-scale resorts in other Bahamian spots like Nassau — the shipwreck-dotted, wild blue waters and conch shack-lined beaches of Bimini with its small-town feel won’t exactly be up your alley. But that’s by design. And it’s a good thing.
Barely 60 miles away from Miami, Bimini has emphatically prioritized environmental and cultural preservation — and in the process, cultivated a paradise oasis emblematic of the dreamy reputation of the Caribbean islands.