Sailing in Bimini, Bahamas on a Boat Rental
Just 50 miles from Florida, the Bimini Islands are perfect to explore with a boat rental from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a long weekend and find out why Hemingway and Martin Luther King Jr loved it here.
A slice of tropical paradise, just a short trip from Miami, the Bimini Islands are packed full of things to do for a long weekend away. Arriving by yacht charter from Miami means you’ll be able to island hop, find your perfect cay or beach and then jump in the sparkling sea to explore the vibrant marine life here. Head to Alice Town to stock up on supplies for your boat rental, as well as enjoying a sundowner with a fantastic view across the sea.
Sailing from Florida to the Bahamas
Being so close to South Florida means that many choose to sail over to the Bahamas for an overnight stay, or longer. Although you can make the trip to Bimini as a day trip, by staying to explore you can experience the local culture and cuisine without rushing back. Bimini is actually closer to Florida than to Freeport or Nassau, so Miami makes a great base to explore this far flung part of these islands.
The great thing about having your private yacht charter is that you’re free to explore and follow your own schedule. Choose from bareboats, for those who want to use their own experience and skills, or charter a captained yacht to set sail to the amazing Bimini Islands.
The best things to do in Bimini, Bahamas with a boat rental
Being part of a tropical archipelago such as the Bahamas, of course there is a variety of incredible beaches just waiting for you to discover, but if you’re looking for action there is plenty of choice too. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular things to do in Bimini, perfect for exploring many of the local cays including the beautiful Honeymoon and Gun Cay. Of course, snorkelling and scuba diving are par for the course around here, so don’t forget to pack a mask and flippers, or check with your captain, as your Bimini boat rental might already have those included in the price.
One of the main things to do in the area is visit the wreck of the SS Sapona. Once a troop transporter, then a liquor store during prohibition, the boat was wrecked during the infamous hurricane in 1926, and it was subsequently used as target practice for USAF bombers. Today it makes a great place to explore with a snorkel, or to go fishing.
Take an unforgettable trip to Bimini with a boat rental from Sailo!
Loggerhead Club & Marina - Aventura
Haulover Park Marina
Bayside Marina, Miami
Monty's Coconut Grove
Boatyard of Miami
Oceanika Yachts Marina
North Beach Marina
Consolidated Yacht Corporation
Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
Epic Marina
Power House Marina
Norseman Shipbuilding Marine
Pelican Harbor Marina
Hurricane Cove Marina
Sunset Harbour Yatch Club
Miami
Intracoastal Marina
Coral Reef Yacht Club
Haulover Marine Center
Matheson Hammock Marina
Browns Marina
Sea Crest Hotel and Marina
5th Street Marina
Bimini Blue Water Resort
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
Bimini Bay Resort And Marina
Jockey Club Marina
Sunset Harbour Yacht Club
Popeye Marina
Merrill Stevens Yachts
Fontainebleau Resort Marina
Spinnaker Marina
Miami Beach Marina
Miami Outboard Club
River Canal Marina
River Cove Marina
Miami River Yacht Club
Miami Yacht & Engine Works
Miami Yacht Club
Marbella Marina
River Run Yacht Club
Monty Trainor's Marine
coconut grove
Austral International Marina
Miami Beach Marina
La Coloma Marina
Sunset Harbour Yatch Club
Sunset Harbour Yatch Club
Sunset Harbour Yatch Club
Fountainebleau Hotel Marina
Grove Harbour Marina
Miami Beach Marina
Behind Four Ambassadors Hotel
Fontainebleu Marina Pier A
Miami Beach Marina
Miamarina at Bayside
Haulover Marina
TNT Marine Center
Bijan's Seafood Restaurant
Florida Yacht Group
Grove Key Marina
Bimini Sands Marina
Best Western On the Bay and Marina
Bayshore Landing
Bill Bird Marina - Haulover Beach Park
Keystone Point Marina
Sunset Harbour Yatch Club
Diving the SS Sapona in Bimini
This rusted wreck was once used by a local rum runner to supply Florida with booze during the prohibition era. Today, the shell of the SS Sapona is used as a navigational landmark for many boaters in the area, and is one of the most popular places to visit by boat rental in Bimini. Sitting in just 15 feet of water, it’s easy to dive in and take a look around at the sea-life that have made the wreck home. Just three miles offshore from South Bimini Island, make sure to visit SS Sapona on your Bahamas sailing trip.
Diving or snorkeling the Bimini Road
Thanks to its linear underwater formation, locals believe that Bimini Road is all that remains of the fabled city of Atlantis. Whatever it is, the Bimini Road is an unmissable attraction for snorkelers and divers visiting the area, easily accessible with your boat rental. Sitting in around 18 foot of water, the formation follows a path around one mile underwater, just off the shores of North Bimini Island. You’ll spot a plethora of fish, as well as nurse and hammerhead sharks, kingfish and more. If you’re lucky maybe even encounter dolphins and turtles…
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Explore Turtle Rocks on a Bimini boat rental
Just south of South Bimini Island, Turtle Rocks are a formation jutting out of the sea which offer fantastic and varied underwater terrain. For snorkelling, the shallows around the rocks are teeming with sea-life including stingrays and, as the name implies, turtles. Going down to 115 feet deep, the rocks offer a great opportunity for all levels of divers, with sharks, eagle rays and barracuda calling the area around here home.
Enjoy local cuisine in Alice Town
All that sailing and snorkeling sure works up an appetite, and thankfully there are plenty of places to enjoy some exquisite cuisine in the Bimini Islands. Enjoy a traditional (and very fiery) fresh conch salad, fresh lobster tails, grilled fish or spicy jerk dishes at many of the shacks and bars across Alice Town. Wash it all down with a cool Sands beer, which is the local brew, and finish it off with Guava Duff, a traditional dessert made from guava and rum. A perfect end to a fantastic sailing trip on your Sailo boat rental.
