Bimini Island is the true Island in the Stream, perched at the edge of a sheer underwater cliff that falls thousands of feet into the blue abyss. The Gulf Stream rushes north, washing past Bimini Island, feeding and warming it's coral reefs and serving as a watery highway for everything from marlin to mantas, dolphin to sea turtles. It's unique location coupled with a roguish history makes Bimini the Out Islands’ favorite diving and fishing frontier outpost. (credit:bahamas.com)
Bimini Island – which is actually two small islands, North Bimini Island and South Bimini Island, connected by a shallow flat – has a fascinating history. As the closest Bahamian island to the United States, Bimini served as a convenient offshore speakeasy and liquor store during prohibition. Rum runners stored their hooch both ashore and on a concrete Liberty ship called the Sapona that still rests where it grounded during a hurricane – it’s one of the Caribbean’s very best shallow-water wreck sites for snorkelers and divers.
Beyond the fishing, diving and kayaking, Bimini Island offers both the quiet escape of empty beaches and the boisterous camaraderie of sportsmen gathering at the marinas after a successful day on the water in the hot sun. Menus at the local restaurants like The Anchorage are, naturally, heavy on fresh seafood and Bahamian favorites like cracked conch to keep you fueled up for further Bimini adventures.
On Bimini Island, you'll find a large variety of beaches, plus more fishing, diving and sailing per square mile than anywhere in The Islands of The Bahamas. You can also enjoy other water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and interacting with unusual marine life.
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