Just 50 miles from Miami, this small island chain feels a world away, offering the perfect mix of ocean adventure and vacation relaxation.

With limited car access, walking, biking, golf carts, and scooters are the preferred mode for exploring Bimini on your Caribbean cruise vacation. A short stroll around Alice Town reveals charming local spots like the Dolphin House Museum, built entirely from reclaimed materials. Take in the great outdoors along the Bimini Nature Trail, or delve into Bimini’s history with rum-running during Prohibition, and its ties to Martin Luther King Jr., who penned parts of his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech on the island.

Known as the “Big Game Fishing Capital of the World,” Bimini has drawn legends like Ernest Hemingway, who found inspiration here for Islands in the Stream. Fishing enthusiasts can book charters to reel in marlin, sailfish, or tuna, while water lovers explore reefs teeming with marine life. Snorkel Rainbow Reef, or over the mysterious Bimini Road, beloved by some to be part of the lost city of Atlantis.

Savor freshly caught seafood, from conch salad to grilled grouper, paired with a Kalik Bahamian beer. And make time for Bimini Bread — a local treat that’s both soft and slightly sweet.

With endless turquoise waters, historic intrigue, and a relaxed island vibe, Bimini is a Caribbean cruise destination that lingers in your memory long after the tide recedes. From fishing to exploring, your Escape with EFFY charter cruise delivers the ultimate island getaway, where the Gulf Stream meets Bahamas Bank.