DESTINATION BIMINI
Discover the hidden gem of the Bahamas. Bimini is only 50 miles from South Florida, yet a world away from the everyday. Preserved culture, historical landmarks, and natural wonders adorn this westernmost island of the Bahamas, beckoning travelers from around the world to explore. As the closest Caribbean island to the U.S. Coast, Bimini is an easy private island escape.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 13th
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Captains’ Meeting at Miami Outboard Club
Kits pick up (Boat number, Rally Shirts, Caps, Information)
Release and Waivers • Safety information
Friday,
June 14th
• 8:00 am
Boats meeting at Biscayne Bay in front of Brickell (Miami Skyline)
25° 45.496’ N 80° 10.334’ W
Friday,
June 14th
• 9:00 am - TIMING STAGE WORTH 200 POINTS
• Departure to Bimini
25° 42.725’ N 79° 18.347’ W
• Each vessel must have the Rally stickers with the number of its vessel placed on each side.
• A departure schedule will be provided the day before departure. The boats will leave in groups of 3 at one-minute intervals according to the schedule.
• Each boat must pass between the 2 duly identified boats anchored at the bay showing the departure of the Rally.
• All boats must follow the main route marked on the GPS to the point of arrival at Bimini. The main route will guarantee the optimal depth during the route.
• Activity # 1 - (100 points) Instagram Activity
This information will be provided during the Captains’ Meeting
• 3:00 pm - Beach Party at Hilton Private Beach
Saturday,
June 15th
• 10:30 AM - TIMING STAGE WORTH 200 POINTS
• Departure from Bimini Bay Marina
25° 45.063’ N 79° 16.607’ W
• to Honeymoon Harbor (shark and stingray experience)
25° 35.500’ N 79° 18.375’ W
Saturday,
June 15th
• 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Activity # 2 - (100 points) Paddle Board
• Activity # 3 - (100 points) Swimming with a bucket
• Activity # 4 - (100 points) The Train
• Activity # 5 - (100 points) Treasure Hunt
• Activity # 6 - (100 points) Costume Contest
Saturday,
June 15th
• 8:00 PM - AWARD CEREMONY AT THE BIMINI BAY MARINA DOCKS
25° 45.063’ N 79° 16.607’ W
Sunday,
June 16th
• 9:00 am - FREE RETURN STAGE
Departure to Miami or to your own next weekend plan.
All Ships must respect the USCG & Bahamas regulations.
Each vessel must review the route ensuring depth and draft.
Each Stage is worth up to 200 points if completed within the designated time.
Each Activity is worth up to 100 points.
The maximum number of points possible is 1000.
Each Vessel has to make its own Hotel accommodation.
MAPS & ROUTES
From:
BISCAYNE BAY - BRICKELL
Departure: 9:00 am
25° 45.535' N
80° 10.336' W
To:
BIMINI
Approx Arriving: 11:30 am
25° 42.725’ N
79° 18.347’ W
From:
BIMINI BAY MARINA
Departure: 10:30 am
25° 45.063’ N
79° 16.607’ W
To:
HONEYMOON HARBOR
Approx Arriving: 11:00 am
25° 35.500’ N
79° 18.375’ W
From:
HONEYMOON HARBOR
Departure: 6:30 pm
25° 35.500’ N
79° 18.375’ W
To:
BIMINI BAY MARINA
Departure: 7:00 pm
25° 45.063’ N
79° 16.607’ W
From:
BIMINI BAY MARINA
Departure: Free Return
25° 45.063’ N
79° 16.607’ W
To:
MIAMI
HOTEL + MARINA + FERRY
Relax and soak up the sun at the splendid Hilton Bimini Resort in the Bahamas. This luxurious island escape offers world-class services and amenities.
Bimini Bay Marina is comprised of two marina locations situated directly in front of the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and offers the best location to access the Hotel and Resort on foot.
Please use the below button to complete the transient renter agreement and credit card authorization form to reserve a slip from 06/14/24 to 06/15/24.
Boat Length - Dockage Fee
40 - 49 ft. $6.90 per ft.
50 - 59 ft. $7.30 per ft.
60 - 69 ft. $7.60 per ft.
Your reservation is not valid until you receive a confirmation letter from the Reservation Department at Bimini Bay.
Enjoy the fast ferry from the U.S. (Fort Lauderdale) to Grand Bahama and Bimini.
BIMINI, BAHAMAS CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
Visiting boaters must clear customs and immigration on arrival. Customs and immigration are available on property (at the seaplane base) during normal business hours. In case you expect to arrive after hours, customs and immigration attendance for clearance can be arranged by the marina upon request.
As you enter port, fly the yellow quarantine flag. Once docked, only the captain is permitted to leave the boat in order to clear the boat and crew with local customs and immigration. All passengers and crew are required to remain onboard until the vessel is cleared.
All boaters have to Clear Customs to prior entering the Bahamas and obtain a PCR number (Trip Number), through the system C2C (Click to clear).
Documents, required information and payment can be uploaded and processed through the online system up to 14 days prior to entry in the Bahamas.
Maritime Declaration Form
Inward Report Form
Bahamas custom’s clearance form
The required documents are available here.
Please Note that hard copies of the below documents are not required, but only need to be submitted to C2C.
Upon arrival to the Bahamas the vessel Captain needs to present themselves with the PCR number at the Local Customs office.
Every person entering the Bahamas must have a valid Passport and must fill out and sign an immigration card.
Before leaving the Bahamas, every visitor has to return their copy of the immigration card to the dockmaster.
Specifically, Bahamas Immigration requires the following:
Completion of Inward Passenger & Crew Manifest form which is filled out by the captain at the immigration office.
Every person onboard has to fill out an immigration card which the captain will present to immigration officers with every person’s passports. Immigration Cards will be provided by the marina Staff upon arrival.
Under customs regulation, captains sailing pleasure vessels not carrying cargo and operated for pleasure and recreation only, who are not sailing for reward or remuneration or for business purposes, must provide an inward declaration and apply for a cruising permit in order to sail from island to island within The Bahamas. through the system C2C
Please press here for more information from the official website.
Travel to and from The Bahamas
Effective Tuesday, September 20, 2022, all Covid related travel restrictions have been lifted.
Negative Covid tests are no longer required for Unvaccinated Travelers.
Bahamas Travel Health Visas will no longer be required to enter The Bahamas.
Vaccinated Travelers will no longer need Covid 19 tests to enter The Bahamas.
All mask mandates for travelers are eliminated as of October 1, 2022. (Masks will still be required when visiting any healthcare facility.)
Full updated official protocols can be found: https://travel.gov.bs/file/travelProtocols
