Things to do in Bimini
14 places and activities across 4 areas: beaches, reefs, caves, settlements, food and the outings worth a boat or a long drive.
North and South Bimini need a water crossing. Reef, wreck and wildlife outings have separate boat departures.
Everything here is a real place or a real local activity, checked against local sources. Photographs are used with permission and credited below, and appear only where one exists for that exact place or activity. We do not show star ratings from other platforms. Each entry says how you reach it, roughly how long to allow and what to confirm locally, because access on the Out Islands changes with tides, weather, private ownership and the season.
North Bimini - Alice Town
Art and history
Dolphin House Museum
See Ashley Saunders's ocean-inspired recycled-material artwork.
- Where
- Alice Town
- Getting there and time
- Walk / admission · 1 to 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Ask about guided visits and opening times.
Scuba
Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center dive
Book a reef, wreck or specialist shark dive.
- Where
- Alice Town / Bimini Big Game Club
- Getting there and time
- Dive operator / reservation · About 4 hours
Confirm access locally. Program, season and certification determine access.
Beach
Radio Beach
Enjoy the main town beach and surrounding food stalls.
- Where
- Alice Town
- Getting there and time
- Walk / taxi · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Surf conditions can affect swimming.
Wildlife excursion
Bimini Bull Run shark experience
Observe sharks in the marina-based attraction.
- Where
- Alice Town
- Getting there and time
- Operator / reservation · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm the format and operating schedule.
Boating and dining
Bimini Big Game Club waterfront
Explore the marina atmosphere and waterfront dining.
- Where
- Alice Town
- Getting there and time
- Walk / venue access · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. A marina and bar scene rather than a charter; fishing trips are booked separately.
North Bimini - offshore reefs
Wildlife
Wild dolphin boat excursion
Look for wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Where
- Bimini offshore waters
- Getting there and time
- Boat / specialist operator · About 6 hours
Confirm access locally. Sightings and any in-water opportunity are not guaranteed.
Snorkelling
Rainbow Reef snorkelling
Snorkel a shallow reef with tropical fish.
- Where
- Off North Bimini
- Getting there and time
- Boat / operator · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. The operator chooses suitable conditions.
Snorkelling
Bimini Road snorkelling
Explore the geometric-looking submerged rock formation.
- Where
- Off North Bimini
- Getting there and time
- Boat / guide · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Atlantis connections are legend, not established archaeology.
Scuba and snorkelling
Bimini Undersea marine excursion
Choose a guided reef or marine outing.
- Where
- Bimini offshore waters
- Getting there and time
- Operator / reservation · About 4 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm current departure point and program.
South Bimini and offshore wrecks
Snorkelling
Sapona wreck snorkelling
Explore the partially submerged concrete shipwreck.
- Where
- Southwest of South Bimini
- Getting there and time
- Boat / guide · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Use a guide and avoid climbing unstable wreck sections.
Nature and education
Bimini Biological Field Station visit
Learn about shark research and marine conservation.
- Where
- South Bimini
- Getting there and time
- Appointment / transfer · About 2 hours
By arrangement. Arrange a public program before visiting.
Nature
Bimini Nature Trail walk
Explore native coppice on the island's nature trail.
- Where
- South Bimini interior
- Getting there and time
- Local transport / access check · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm the current trail condition and approach.
History and nature
Fountain of Youth folklore stop
Visit the site associated with Ponce de Leon stories.
- Where
- South Bimini interior
- Getting there and time
- Local transport / directions · About an hour
Confirm access locally. The rejuvenating-water story is legend.
Offshore fishing grounds
Fishing
Bimini sportfishing charter
Fish offshore waters with a licensed local captain.
- Where
- Bimini fishing grounds
- Getting there and time
- Charter / reservation · About 7 hours
Confirm access locally. Agree target species, season and inclusions.
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Photo credits
- Unattributed photographs: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, used with permission.
- Radio Beach: tripadvisor.pt
- Rainbow Reef snorkelling: biminiresorts.com
- Wild dolphin boat excursion: force-e.com
- Bimini Undersea marine excursion: tripadvisor.de
- Sapona wreck snorkelling: carnival.com
- Bimini Nature Trail walk: ventureminimalists.net
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