The Bahamas - Bimini
The official Bahamas destination guide identifies Bimini's settlements, beaches, and marine experiences.
Cruise planning
Research Bimini Island cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Bahamas
Port code
BSBIM
Coordinates
25.743, -79.251
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Bimini Island
Bimini calls use the north-island cruise pier or a call-specific marine transfer, with beaches and settlements spread along a narrow island road.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Varies by call
Town access
Shuttle recommended
Can you explore independently?
Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed. Bimini beaches, Alice Town, the Dolphin House, snorkeling, and sport-fishing heritage are the principal anchors.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Many ships use the Bimini cruise pier, while operational arrangements can vary; confirm the ship's assigned landing.
Getting into town
Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed.
Port shuttle
Confirm the terminal tram and last return, and use licensed transport for Alice Town or beach stops.
Taxi and local transport
Confirm the terminal tram and last return, and use licensed transport for Alice Town or beach stops.
Airport and hotel transfers
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Bimini beaches, Alice Town, the Dolphin House, snorkeling, and sport-fishing heritage are the principal anchors. Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed.
Long call
7+ hours
Bimini beaches, Alice Town, the Dolphin House, snorkeling, and sport-fishing heritage are the principal anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Heat, golf-cart transport, beach sand, and any marine transfer require advance accessibility checks.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Bimini Island port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Many ships use the Bimini cruise pier, while operational arrangements can vary; confirm the ship's assigned landing.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Confirm the terminal tram and last return, and use licensed transport for Alice Town or beach stops.
Can I explore independently?
Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed. Bimini beaches, Alice Town, the Dolphin House, snorkeling, and sport-fishing heritage are the principal anchors.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from The Bahamas - Bimini.
Sources:The Bahamas - Bimini
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Bimini Island
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Use the call-day tram, golf cart, taxi, or excursion beyond the pier because the island's visitor stops are dispersed.
Arrival location reference
Bimini Island cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Coastal landmark
Porgy Bay
A mapped coastal landmark to consider for a port day in Bimini Island.
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A mapped coastal landmark to consider for a port day in Bimini Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Beach
Bimini beaches
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
Alice Town
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
the Dolphin House
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Bimini Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary3 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Bimini Island
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
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Choose your ship
Your selected call
Scarlet Lady
Arrival
9:00am
Departure
6:00pm
Scheduled window
9h
1 ship that day
Up to 2,762 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 4:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Bimini Island
The lovely little dual islands of Bimini consists of two main islands—North Bimini Island and South Bimini Island— as well as countless cays. Located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, and as such is the most “American” if all the Bahamian Islands. Yet, the miles and miles of pristine beaches are witness to the fact that yes, this is the Bahamas and yes, this is paradise indeed.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Bimini Island
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
Excursion partner
Shore Excursions Group
Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Standard
3 hours
Bimini Snorkeling Adventure
Indulge in the excitement of feeding graceful stingrays, swimming alongside majestic sharks, and uncovering the mysteries of a sunken military navel shipwreck in the Bahamas' crystal-clear waters.
Snorkeling Moderate
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Standard
2.5 hours
Bimini Highlights from Hemingway to Radio Beach with Lunch
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Bimini Island, where history and culture come alive. This tour offers a perfect blend of historical exploration and cultural immersion, promising a unique and enriching experience on the beautiful shores of Bimini Island.
Beach Easy
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Private
Private
3 hours
Private Bimini Boat Charter and Snorkeling Adventure
Take the helm of your Bimini adventure with a private boat experience customized around your interests, from snorkeling famous wrecks to encountering stingrays and sharks. Enjoy the freedom to explore Bimini's crystal-clear waters at your own pace with a flexible itinerary designed for your group.
Snorkeling Moderate
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Street corner in Alice Town, Bimini — Pietro · CC BY-SA 2.0