Bimini

Carried from the old dossier's "Great Hammerhead Shark Dive" and now sourced to the operator's own page; the season reads "November through April" there (the old line said Dec-Mar). Certified divers only, no cages, trips "from 11am to 5pm", "Max 14 guests per trip", "$349 + 10% VAT (Incl. Tanks + Weights)". "Limited season. Limited spots."

Carried from the old dossier and re-read. Bull Run has "three pinnacles around a sandy floor"; bull sharks appear most "from December to March" and reach "up to 11 ft / 3.5m" (Dive the World). What changed: the operator now names it on its own homepage as "Bullrun Shark Cage experiences (for divers and non-divers)" - a cage trip, not the old open baited dive; no Bull Run price was read on the operator's pages.

Carried from the old dossier and re-read. The Sapona was "built in 1911 by Henry Ford", 270 feet long, "ran aground at Turtle Rocks in a hurricane in the late 1920s", maximum depth 20 feet (Dive the World). What changed: now sold by the operator as the Reef Shark Safari + Sapona Adventure - "one of Bimini's most iconic dive sites", with Caribbean reef and blacknose sharks; year-round; dive "$160 + 10% VAT", snorkel "$120 adults / $90 kids + 10% VAT" (https://www.biminiscubacenter.com/reef-sharks, read 2026-10-03).

"A boutique resort situated close to everything in Alice Town in North Bimini", "Founded in the 1930's as an elegant dinner club and relocated and expanded in 1947 to its current home". Islandview deluxe rooms, "12 bungalow style cottages" and two penthouse suites; "75 slips and on-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration, accommodating boats up to 140 ft."; home to Neal Watson's dive shop.

"No tanks. No tricks. Just you and a pod of wild dolphins in the open ocean." Snorkel-only, year-round, departing around 2pm and back around 5pm; "$160 BSD + 10% VAT" adults, "$120 BSD + 10% VAT" children, mask, fins and snorkel included.

A "750-acre beachfront resort" on North Bimini with "305 luxurious rooms", "2 remarkable pools, private beach, 10 varied restaurants, cafes and bars", "Casino Gaming" and "the largest marina complex in the Bahamas"; part of Genting Americas (Genting Rewards). The hotel tower traded as a Hilton until 1 April 2025 (https://visitbimini.org/stay/hilton-at-resorts-world-bimini/, read 2026-10-03).

"Honeymoon Harbour is one of Bimini's most beloved spots — a shallow, sandy cay where Southern Stingrays glide in waiting to say hello." Wade in from the beach or enter by boat; December through April; adults $120, children $90, plus 10% VAT, gear included.

"Off Bimini's northern coast lies this curious underwater rock formation: giant boulders, neatly laid." Dive the World (re-read 2026-10-03): "weathered rocks" like "neatly cut blocks of a road", maximum depth 20 feet, and it "attracts Atlantic spotted dolphins".

"A 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located on the island of South Bimini", founded 1990 by Dr. Samuel Gruber. Tours are "approximately 1.5 hours" with "a classroom presentation", "a short shark workup demonstration" and, when possible, wild juvenile lemon sharks; "Cash Donation - Suggested $20/per person"; "by appointment only".

Founded by Sir Ashley B. Saunders - Bimini-born historian, author of the three-volume "History of Bimini", knighted in 2022 - who calls it "a treasure of the Bahamas". Visit Bimini lists it as "a hand-built folk-art house and museum in Alice Town" made from "found objects, shells, and tile mosaics", open Monday-Saturday 10AM-4PM, Sunday 11AM-4PM (https://visitbimini.org/do/dolphin-house/, read 2026-10-03).

"A public beach in Bimini, home to Sherry's Paradise Beach Bar", in Alice Town; the official site names "three continuous beaches, including Radio Beach".

"A gated sanctuary of private villas and world-class marina access" with balcony rooms, open-concept studios and two-bedroom villas, about 50 miles from Miami; "Now Accepting Reservations". Visit Bimini says Westgate took the property on and opened reservations "for arrivals from 1 October 2026" (https://visitbimini.org/stay/westgate-bimini-bay/, read 2026-10-03).

"Crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, relaxing poolside moments, and vibrant energy", with cabana rentals and beach-party tickets; day passes for non-hotel guests at the front desk, but "Passes exclude cruise ship passengers", and the beach is closed to all guests on Virgin Voyages port days.

"The first Bimini Native Fishing Tournament was held in the early 1950's by a group of natives who organized the Progressive Sporting Club." Latest listed edition August 1-3, 2025, at Bimini Big Game Club: an opening ceremony, a full day and a half day of fishing, and an awards night. President Ken Stubbs, (242) 442-8939.

"Bimini's biggest domestic event of the year": "seafood dishes, tropical drinks, Bahamian music, live entertainment, beach parties, and 4 days of fun". Latest listed edition ended Apr 20, 2025, running from just before Good Friday to Easter Sunday at Administrator's Yard, Alice Town; organised by Local Government, (242) 473-4174.

"Located just steps from the resort and casino", about 50 nautical miles from South Florida, with customs and immigration information on its site; neighbouring Bimini Bay Marina also offers slips (1-786-322-4440). Slip count and maximum length are not stated on the page.

"Fort Lauderdale International (Sheltair) – FLL to Bimini (NSB)", "only a 25-minute flight from South Florida", landing at "North Bimini Seaplane Base (NSB)"; scheduled flights and private charters.

"Balearia Caribbean's ferry service": "Round trip services are only available out of Ft. Lauderdale's – Port Everglades", a "quick two-hour ride to Bimini"; Resorts World packages "start at $299 per-person" for summer sailings.

The port "opened in 2021" and has "welcomed over one million cruise passengers"; a complimentary tram runs "every 10-15 minutes" to Fisherman's Village, an open-air marketplace with shops, a pizzeria, gelateria and the Healing Hole restaurant. Lines calling: Virgin Voyages, Carnival, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Norwegian.

One of two restaurants at Bimini Big Game Club; Visit Bimini: serving "Bahamian and American dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner" (https://visitbimini.org/eat/bimini-seafood-company-conch-bar/, read 2026-10-03).

The Big Game Club's "poolside rum club"; Visit Bimini: a "Poolside bar at Bimini Big Game Club with large Caribbean rum selection" (https://visitbimini.org/eat/hemingways-poolside-rum-club/, read 2026-10-03).

"Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and a full lunch and dinner menu featuring fresh seafood, pastas, wood-fire grilled pizzas"; one of nine venues listed with The Sushi Bar, Hemingway's, Amicci's, Beach Club 360 and the Healing Hole.

"Joe dives his own conch — as many as 300 a day in season — and cracks it to order." Bailey Town; closed Monday, Tue-Thu 10AM-5PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PM; +1 242-554-6183.

"A Bailey Town conch salad stand described as the most popular stop with visitors"; +1 242-347-2474.

"The sand-floor waterfront saloon that anchors Alice Town's bar history"; "Hours are famously irregular."

"Seven renovated rooms above the bar and restaurant in Alice Town"; the bar has "live music on Friday and Saturday nights" (https://visitbimini.org/eat/big-johns-conch-shell-bar/, read 2026-10-03). +1 242-347-3117.

"A South Bimini resort formerly branded Bimini Sands Resort & Marina; both names still circulate online." 1 Beach Road, South Bimini, Port Royal; +1 833-246-4643. biminisands.com now redirects to a domain-for-sale page and biminicoveresort.com returned HTTP 403 when read.

"Fishing charter operating the 50-foot Sportsfish "Jezebel" out of Bimini Big Game Club", running 4/6/8-hour deep-sea trips "over drop-offs past 2,500 ft for marlin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, and mahi-mahi"; the listing says "bareboat charters start around $1,200".

"Certified bonefish guide with more than 20 years of experience on Bimini's flats", Bailey Town; +1 242-347-2053.

"Happening on December 7th, 2024 at the legendary Bimini Big Game Club!" 6:45am-4pm, "$1,500 general entry fee", weigh-in at Bimini Big Game Club.

"A sulfur spring deep in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek, reachable by kayak, with a folk belief that it treats arthritis and gout." The listing says its details "could not be independently verified".

"A limestone well near the South Bimini airport, near where Ponce de León reputedly searched for the fountain of youth in 1513."

"Boat excursion operator in Bailey Town running reef shark snorkeling trips, stingray encounters, and visits to the SS Sapona wreck", daily 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, +1 242-827-7772. Its own site biminiblueadventures.com carried template placeholder text when read, with a Book Now link to Peek.