Bimini Big Game Club Marina
A legendary 1930s marina where Hemingway fished and big-game traditions endure.
The Bimini Big Game Club Marina is where Bahamian big-game fishing tradition comes alive. Founded in the 1930s as an elegant dinner club and relocated to its current Alice Town location in 1947, the marina has hosted legendary anglers, dignitaries, and adventurers for nearly a century. Ernest Hemingway frequented these docks during his Bimini years, cementing the club's place in fishing lore.
Today the marina offers 75 full-service slips with four T-head megayacht docks, on-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration, and immediate access to the Gulf Stream's blue-water hunting grounds. Whether you arrive for marlin, tuna, or simply the storied atmosphere, this is where Bimini's sporting heritage began.
Marina facilities and capacity
The marina accommodates vessels up to 140 feet with over 9 feet of draft, making it suitable for serious sportfishing yachts and cruisers alike. Four T-head docks serve megayachts, while the main basin provides protected berthing for the 75-slip facility. All guests enjoy full access to resort amenities.
On-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration streamline your port of entry process, allowing you to clear in steps from your slip. Shore power, water, and fuel services keep vessels ready for the next offshore run.
World-class fishing grounds
Bimini sits at the edge of the Gulf Stream, placing anglers within minutes of some of the Atlantic's most productive waters. The club offers fly fishing, reef fishing, and big-game charters targeting blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna. Spring through fall brings peak billfish action, while reef species reward year-round.
The marina hosts fishing tournaments and special events throughout the season, carrying forward traditions that stretch back to Hemingway's era. Charter captains based at the club know these waters intimately.
Diving and resort amenities
Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center operates from the marina with six dive boats running year-round. Divers explore the Bimini Road, dramatic wall dives, and seasonal great hammerhead encounters between January and March. Dolphin snorkeling excursions and night dives round out the underwater offerings.
Ashore, the resort features the Bimini Seafood Company and Conch Bar for fresh-catch dining, Hemingway's poolside rum club, and the Outfitter Shop for tackle and provisions. The atmosphere blends laid-back island style with the energy of an active sportfishing hub.
Getting there
Bimini Big Game Club Marina lies in Alice Town on North Bimini, approximately 48 nautical miles east of Miami. Most cruisers cross the Gulf Stream from South Florida in 3 to 5 hours depending on conditions. The marina monitors VHF Channel 16. Commercial flights serve South Bimini Airport, with water taxi connections to North Bimini. The Bimini ferry also operates from Fort Lauderdale for those bringing vehicles or preferring surface travel.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I clear customs at Bimini Big Game Club Marina?
- Yes. The marina has on-site Bahamian Customs and Immigration, allowing you to complete your port of entry clearance steps from your slip without traveling elsewhere on the island.
- What is the maximum vessel size the marina can accommodate?
- The marina accepts vessels up to 140 feet in length with drafts exceeding 9 feet. Four T-head megayacht docks provide dedicated berthing for larger vessels.
- Is diving available at Bimini Big Game Club?
- Yes. Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center operates on-site with six dive boats, offering daily dives, PADI courses, dolphin excursions, and seasonal great hammerhead shark encounters from January through March.