Plongée à Bimini — Bahamas

Bimini is just 50 miles from Miami and has become the go-to destination for close encounters with great hammerhead sharks in winter. Wild Atlantic spotted dolphins play in the shallows, and the Gulf Stream brings big pelagics close to shore. The Bimini Road — a mysterious underwater rock formation — adds intrigue.

Score
71.0
Visibilité
18–40m
Température
23–29°C
Meilleurs mois
December, January, February
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Bimini
BahamasCentral America & Caribbean
71.0

SCORE

25.7000°N

-79.2700°E

Bimini is just 50 miles from Miami and has become the go-to destination for close encounters with great hammerhead sharks in winter. Wild Atlantic spotted dolphins play in the shallows, and the Gulf Stream brings big pelagics close to shore. The Bimini Road — a mysterious underwater rock formation — adds intrigue.

Hemingway's Hammerhead Highway

Visibility18–40 m
Temperature23–29°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsDecember, January, February, March
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML80.0CH62.0VIS80.0SV68.0TMP82.0DA62.0OP80.0TS65.0GT75.0VAL52.0CRD68.0SP78.0

Marine Life

80.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
72
Megafauna Encounters
92
Reef Fish Abundance
70
Macro Life
52
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
80.0
Coral & Reef Health
62.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
82.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
80.0
Topside Experience
65.0
Getting There
75.0
Value & Cost
52.0
Crowding
68.0
Social Proof
78.0

Dive Types

reefshark divingwreckwall

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Bimini Road snorkelingwild dolphin encountersHemingway MuseumBimini Sharklab visit

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Hemingway Museum
  • Bimini Biological Field Station (Sharklab)

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach
Nearest Hospital5 km

Small clinic on Bimini; helicopter to Miami (20 min) for hospital and chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center

PADI

4.7
190 reviewsNITROX

Bimini Big Game Club Diving

SSI

4.6
130 reviewsNITROX