South Bimini : Profile

Location

This sparsly populated island, just 150 yards from North Bimini, is now being more developed, but there are still very few facilities here.

There is a small boat repair shop close to the airport and some provisions can be obtained from Morgan's Drive Supermarket or Big Willie's grocery store. This last store also sells liquor and is a launderette!

Clearance

The Bimini Sands Resort & Marina houses the Customs and Immigration officials.

Docking

Do not attempt to enter this marina when the wind is blowing out of the wrong direction (everything from S over W to N).

Bimini Sands Resort & Marina
P.O. Box 21, South Bimini
Tel:242 347 3500, Fax:242 347 3501, VHF Channel 68
info@biminisands.com
Situated about halfway along the west coast of South Bimini. There are plans to expand from its present 53 slips to 140. In addition, there is an area of alongside berthing (without power). Depth 8 ft. Water/ice, electricity, showers, laundry, payphones, gas b-b-q grill, swimming pool, restaurant and bars, gift shop. Limited marine supplies. Accommodation. The customs office is located in the marina. It is a Port of Entry and the customs office is within the marina.

Yacht Clubs

Thirsty Turtle Yacht Club
South Bimini, Bahamas
Tel:242 347 4444/954 283 8805, Fax:242 347 4511
info@thirstyturtlebimini.com
This small yacht club in on a narrow canal just to the east of the ferry dock. It is possible to tie up alongside and the maximum depth is just over 5ft. There are no toilets or showers. The nearby hotel has a lively bar and a restaurant which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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