Bimini Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi-Day Yacht Routes
Bimini’s compact size means you can explore its highlights in 3–4 days, making it ideal for short charters from Miami or as the opening act of a longer Bahamas voyage. The itineraries below are designed so the 3-day and 4-day routes cover different ground and can be combined. Day charter routes are included for guests visiting on a single-day outing.
Day Charter Routes from Bimini
Honeymoon Harbour and Gun Cay
From Bimini, cruise 20 minutes south to Honeymoon Harbour on Gun Cay. Wade into the shallows to hand-feed wild stingrays, then explore Gun Cay’s pristine beach and the ruins of a Prohibition-era rum dock. Snorkel the reef off the cay’s western side, then return to Bimini for lunch at one of Alice Town’s waterfront restaurants. Duration: 5–6 hours.
Bimini Road Snorkel and North Bimini Beaches
Cruise to the western shore of North Bimini for a snorkel over the Bimini Road – the mysterious underwater rock formation in 5 metres of clear water. Continue north to Radio Beach or Blister Beach for a swim and beach picnic. Return via Alice Town for a cold Kalik at a waterfront bar. Duration: 5–6 hours.
3-Day Bimini Yacht Charter Itinerary: Miami to Bimini Essentials
Day 1: Miami to Bimini
Depart from a Miami marina (Rickenbacker, Dinner Key, or Miami Beach) in the morning. Cross the Gulf Stream (80 km, 2.5–4 hours) and arrive in Bimini by early afternoon. Clear customs at Resorts World Bimini or Alice Town. Spend the afternoon exploring Alice Town’s colourful waterfront, visiting the Bimini Museum, and swimming at Radio Beach. If the hammerhead season is active (December–March), your crew can arrange an afternoon dive on the flats near South Bimini. Dinner on the yacht or ashore at one of Alice Town’s fresh-fish restaurants.
Day 2: Honeymoon Harbour, Gun Cay, and Bimini Road
Morning cruise south to Honeymoon Harbour on Gun Cay for the stingray feeding encounter. Explore Gun Cay’s beach and the Prohibition-era ruins. Snorkel the reef off the cay’s western side, then return north for a lunchtime snorkel over the Bimini Road. Afternoon: deep-sea fishing trolling the Gulf Stream edge (your crew sets up lines from the stern), or relax on North Bimini’s beaches. Beach barbecue dinner on a quiet stretch of sand.
Day 3: Bimini Flats and Return to Miami
Spend the morning bonefishing on Bimini’s shallow flats (your crew arranges a local guide) or take a final snorkel at a favourite reef. Farewell brunch on the sun deck, then depart Bimini for the Gulf Stream crossing back to Miami. Arrive in Miami by late afternoon.
4-Day Bimini Yacht Charter Itinerary: Bimini Deep Dive and Cat Cay
Day 1: Miami to Bimini
Morning departure from Miami. Gulf Stream crossing (2.5–4 hours). Arrive Bimini, clear customs. Afternoon: explore Alice Town, swim at Radio Beach. Evening: sunset cocktails on deck with views across the turquoise flats. Dinner on board.
Day 2: South Bimini and Hammerhead Sharks
Dedicate the morning to a guided dive or snorkel on the hammerhead shark flats near South Bimini (seasonal: December–March) or a visit to the Bimini Biological Field Station (Shark Lab) to learn about their research. After lunch, explore South Bimini’s quieter mangrove creeks by tender, spotting juvenile lemon sharks and bonefish in the shallows. Late afternoon: snorkel the Bimini Road. Dinner on the yacht under the stars.
Day 3: Gun Cay, Cat Cay, and Honeymoon Harbour
Cruise south past Gun Cay to Cat Cay, an exclusive private island with excellent surrounding reefs. Snorkel the coral wall off Cat Cay’s western edge (spectacular visibility and abundant marine life). Continue to Honeymoon Harbour for the stingray feeding encounter. Beach picnic lunch on Gun Cay. Afternoon: trolling the Gulf Stream edge for marlin, tuna, or wahoo, or simply swimming and relaxing. Anchor near Bimini for a final night; your crew organises a farewell beach barbecue with grilled lobster and island music.
Day 4: Bimini Farewell and Return to Miami
Morning at leisure: bonefishing on the flats, a final swim at Radio Beach, or a stroll through Alice Town’s market. Depart late morning for the Gulf Stream crossing. Your chef serves a gourmet farewell lunch en route. Arrive Miami by mid-to-late afternoon.
