Explore Bimini

Diving in Bimini, the Bahamas, offers an exhilarating underwater adventure for divers of all levels. With its stunning variety of marine environments, including vibrant reefs, dramatic walls, and historical wrecks, Bimini provides an engaging and diverse experience. The island's clear Caribbean waters are not only perfect for exploring colorful coral gardens and abundant marine life like eels, turtles, and stingrays, but also for thrilling encounters with the magnificent great hammerhead sharks, a highlight for many divers visiting Bimini.

Bimini's dive sites, located around North and South Bimini and further beyond the Bahama Bank, are easily accessible by boat. Most sites are just a short 15-25 minute ride away, making them ideal for boat dives. The region's unique position in the Gulf Stream creates exhilarating drifts that challenge even seasoned divers. With reputable dive centers and resorts available, along with liveaboards departing from Grand Bahama or Florida, divers have plenty of options to explore these waters.

The diving season in Bimini is exceptional year-round, but particularly from November to May, when conditions are ideal. The warm waters, ranging from 27°C to 31°C, and minimal currents make it a perfect destination for beginner courses and shore diving. For those seeking more advanced challenges, Bimini offers deeper wrecks and caves, along with opportunities for technical training. The island's vibrant underwater life and exciting dive profiles undeniably make Bimini a must-visit destination for dive enthusiasts.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Lunkhead

Lunkhead is a small area of high-profile coral heads, 50’ (16m) of white sand, beautiful visibility, and one swim-through in the center of the largest coral head.

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17.0 m
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18.0 m
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★★★★★ 777

Large scattered high-profile heads in 60’ (18m) of water over white sand. Numerous swim-throughs and a healthy shark population. Coral profile 15-25’ (5-8m).

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20.0 m
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22.0 m
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★★★★☆ Krispy Kreme

Dramatic wall on edge of the Gulf Stream, starting at 65’ (19m) with spur and groove formation. Site is prone to current and often done as a drift dive.

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28.0 m
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21.0 m
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★★★★☆ SS Sapona (Wreck)

Concrete ship run aground in the early 1900s, former rum-running vessel, turned USAF practice target, now a bustling artificial reef with a wild history. Shallow (15’) and prone to tidal currents and unpredictable water temperature, best to dive during slack or incoming tide.

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6.0 m
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16.0 m
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★★★★★ Hammerhead Site

Sandy bottom outside Bimini harbor where Hammerhead shark dive is set up. No features on site itself, site location changes slightly based on tides, visibility, and boat traffic.

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10.0 m
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17.0 m
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★★★★☆ Lewda

AKA Kinks, low profile coral over white sand, 45-50’. Multiple old anchors can be found, site is bounded by large concrete cubes. Can be prone to current, not much protection. Former site of Lerner Marine Lab acoustic studies on fishlife; cables can still be seen laying across reef.

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14.0 m
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31.0 m
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★★★★☆ Bimini Barge (Wreck)

This is a deep wreck off Bimini, in the Bahamas, on the edge of a drop-off. It attracts many pelagics and schools of permit and African Pompano. Prone to current and depths start at 76’ (23m) so advanced certification is recommended.

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★★★★★ Hesperus (Wreck)

Hesperus is a small wreck on the bank surrounded by seagrass. Shallow (20’ / 7m), visibility can be a bit murky and green but a large population of loggerhead sea turtles makes up for it.

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19.0 m
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Mares

★★★★☆ Donut - Bahamas

This is a small donut-shaped reef in about 30-40’ (9-12m) of water surrounded by white sand. Packed with schools of grunts and snappers, lobsters, and eels. An excellent night dive.

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17.0 m
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Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Bull Run

Former liveaboard shark feed site, 3-8 female Caribbean Reef sharks still habitually hang around here. High profile large scattered coral heads over white sand / algae beds, 35-60’/10-18m. Coral forms caverns and maze pathways in places where divers can swim through.

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17.0 m
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22.0 m
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Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Blue Chromis - Bahamas

Sloping reef ranging from 35-70’ (10-21m) with loads of swim-throughs and overhangs hiding lobsters, eels, and rare blennies. It can be prone to current this so this is often done as a drift dive.

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22.0 m
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24.0 m
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Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

★★★★★ Sponge Gardens

Sloping reef starting at 45’ (13m) and bottoming out at 90’ (27m). Spur and groove formation with swim throughs and channels. At the edge of the Gulf Stream so can be prone to current.

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21.0 m
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20.0 m
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Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★☆ Rainbow Valley

Part of the Victory Reef system, long stretch of sloping wall from 35’/11m to 70’/23m. Area is prone to Gulf Stream Currents but sites have many swim-throughs with areas for shelter.

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11.0 m
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16.0 m
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Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ Turtle Rocks - Bahamas

Extensive ledge system with many overhangs and some scattered small to large hard coral heads. Loads of macro life, good for slow dives with a flashlight during the day.

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13.0 m
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16.0 m
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Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ The Strip

Small strip of coral in 40’ (12m) of water, surrounded by sand and algae beds. Low profile with numerous ledges and overhangs. Huge schools of grunts and snappers, eels, turtles, nurse sharks. Plenty of macro life to explore as well for the seasoned diver. Excellent for all experience levels.

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13.0 m
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18.0 m
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Diving in Bimini

Bimini, the Bahamas, offers an array of captivating dive sites, ideal for both shore divers and those exploring via liveaboards. Notable wreck dives include the SS Sapona, a concrete-hulled cargo steamer partially submerged and teeming with marine life such as colorful fish and vibrant corals, making it a popular spot for underwater photography.

For shore divers, the Bimini Road is a must-visit, famous for its mysterious underwater rock formations. Additionally, night dives present a unique experience where divers can witness the mesmerizing bioluminescent plankton and nocturnal marine life. Bimini provides a balanced mix of relaxed shore dives and adventurous liveaboard options, catering to a wide range of diving enthusiasts.

Bimini, the Bahamas, offers excellent diving conditions throughout the year. Water temperatures range from 74°F (23°C) in winter to 86°F (30°C) in summer, making it comfortable for divers in all seasons. Visibility is often exceptional, ranging from 60 to 100 feet, especially in the summer months.

Diving is possible year-round, but divers should be aware that winter months can bring stronger winds and currents, which may affect dive conditions. June to November is hurricane season, potentially impacting travel plans, though diving remains generally favorable outside of storm periods. The best time for diving is typically from December to May, when conditions are most stable and clear.

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