Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast with miles of pristine beaches. Shark lovers flock to Bimini for the experience of diving with the Great Hammerhead. One of the island's points of interest is Bimini Road, which some believe is a remnant of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis.
WHY WE LOVE DIVING IN BIMINI
The warm waters of Bimini are filled with an incredible diversity of sea life.
Wild spotted dolphin encounters
Great hammerhead sharks
BIMINI GALLERY
Diving in Bimini
Bimini has become know as one of the best places on earth to encounter the Great Hammerhead Shark. Safaris to see these elusive creatures run from a limited time every year in December through April.
The best dive sites are found in the south and there is something to suit every skill level. The Bimini Wall, also known as the Bimini Road, plunges 4,000 feet beneath the waves. Perfectly cut steps underwater are believed to be remnants of the road to long-lost city of Atlantis.
Wrecks include a number of sunken Spanish galleons, a WWI freighter wreck, and the battered concrete hull of The Sapona. Mysterious blue holes created thousands of years ago sink into the limestone. And in caverns like Little Cavern's Reef, you find popcorn-shaped coral heads lining the sandy bottom. Reefs ranging from 18-80 feet are waiting for you to explore, and are full of every kind of marine life. The best dives find dolphins, loggerhead turtles and sharks.
WEATHER
Winter average of 21°C / 81°F
Summer average of 28°C / 82°F
GETTING HERE
Direct flight from LONDON
9 hours
Direct flight from NASSAU
1 1/2 hours
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT - 4 hours
Deep Thought
Plan a trip to Cat Island for white tip sharks after swimming with the hammerheads
--John
WATER TEMPERATURES
Winter average of 24°C / 75°F
Spring average of 27°C / 80°F
Summer average of 31° C / 88°F
VISIBILITY
24 to 30m / 80 to 100 ft avg
