Bahamas Port of call
Choose the right beach access.
Choose a beach-club day or a North Bimini outing. Check the access rules for your cruise line before building the day around a resort.
Option 1
Choose a plan for the stops, food, walking and extra costs. Suggested plans are flexible; use your ship’s all-aboard time to set your return.
Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.
Check access before sailing
Choose a beach-club day only after confirming what your own cruise line includes.
Map references
This map reference is for Virgin’s Beach Club. Confirm your own cruise line’s admission and return tram; the location does not establish access for another line.
Your your cruise-line beach day plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.
Resorts World Bimini: beach access restrictionsVirgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsResorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramVirgin Voyages: included Bimini club transfer, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: beach access restrictions, checked October 6, 2026A local North Bimini outing
Choose sand outside the resort-club plan with your supplies and return ride arranged.
Your radio beach plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.
Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsBahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Alice Town and optional Bailey Town
Choose the small museum, with Stuart’s as an optional afternoon food stop.
Your dolphin house & local food plan
Set a return reminder
Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.
Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.
Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsBahamas tourism: Stuart’s Conch Salad StandBahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Bailey Town location and afternoon opening, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Count from when you can get off the ship, or ashore by tender, to the all-aboard time, using ship time. Times on these plans are our estimates, with time to spare; they cannot promise a plan fits your sailing.
Short plans need up to 4 hours in total, medium up to 6, long more than 6. A plan with a connection still to confirm has no total.
Select a terminal or place to see its location and open directions.
Open Bimini Cruise Port in Google Maps
Choose a place for its location, then open Google Maps for directions. Confirm the terminal on your cruise documents; a map result does not establish your ship’s berth or an accessible route.
The port also has Fisherman’s Village shops and the Healing Hole bar. Ask where to board the return tram before settling in.
Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramOur advice: agree the full ride price, destination and return pickup before leaving for Radio Beach, Alice Town or Bailey Town. The resort tram is not a promised island sightseeing service.
Virgin advertises an included tram between its ship and Beach Club. Resorts World separately advertises a free beach tram, but its general non-hotel beach passes exclude cruise passengers and beach access is restricted on Virgin call days. Confirm your own line’s entitlement and return stop; a tram ride alone does not establish admission. Checked October 6, 2026.
Virgin Voyages: included Bimini club transfer, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: beach access restrictions, checked October 6, 2026Radio Beach is a North Bimini beach outside this guide’s cruise-club plan. Arrange a ride and return pickup specifically for Radio Beach, with the full fare agreed; the operator’s beach-complex tram does not establish service there. Ask about the drop-off-to-sand route and bring supplies after checking the facilities your group needs. Checked October 6, 2026.
Bahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Dolphin House is in Alice Town; Stuart’s is a separate stop on King’s Highway in Bailey Town, with tourism listing service from 1 pm and no closing time. Confirm museum visiting and your return ride first. Add Stuart’s only after checking service and the extra connection; skip that stop on a morning-only call. Checked October 6, 2026.
Bahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Bailey Town location and afternoon opening, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Bahamian-inspired food, soda and water are included for Virgin Sailors, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Check the serving window onboard. Premium drinks and cabanas cost extra.
Virgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsOn King’s Highway in Bailey Town, this is a separate food purchase. The tourism listing says daily from 1 pm; plan an afternoon stop and confirm service before heading over.
Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Conch Salad StandPublished information checked Oct 6, 2026. Confirm current prices before paying.
Plan your spending
Other lines should confirm their own excursion or access arrangement. Resorts World also restricts general beach access on Virgin call days; a hotel day-pass offer is not proof you can enter.
Resorts World Bimini: beach access restrictionsCheck the details
Virgin’s included club facilities cover showers, restrooms, lockers and Wi-Fi. Budget separately for premium seating and paid watersports or excursions.
Virgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsPort details
The cruise pier is within the Resorts World complex. Use the port tram for the beach complex; Radio Beach and Alice Town need their own onward and return plan.
Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramBahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsVirgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsVirgin Voyages: included Bimini club transfer, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: beach access restrictions, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Bailey Town location and afternoon opening, checked October 6, 2026Beach alternative: Radio Beach. A sandy North Bimini option outside the cruise beach-club plan.Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sights
Use your actual terminal. Any quoted walk starts at the location named, not automatically at the gangway. Allow for port access, weather and your walking pace.
First steps ashore
Ships usually dock at the cruise facilities listed below. Your ship confirms the actual berth and any change to tender arrangements.
Your ship confirms the arrival pier and any tender arrangements for your sailing.
| Arrival point | Where you land | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Bimini Cruise Port | Resorts World, North Bimini | The operator provides a free tram to Bimini Beach. Transport alone does not establish beach admission.Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tram |
| Virgin Beach Club transfer | Follow your ship’s tram instructions | Virgin includes the beach-club transfer. Use your ship’s return instructions and all-aboard time.Virgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusions |
Port hours vary by ship and date in Bimini. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.
Independent beach access depends on the beach and your cruise line. Virgin’s Beach Club arrangements do not apply to every visitor, and general Resorts World beach passes exclude cruise passengers.
Sources checked Oct 6, 2026
UK FCDO: Bahamas safety and securityTake your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Bahamian dollar. Confirm the currency and payment method before ordering or agreeing a ride.
Sources checked Oct 6, 2026
Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningNorwegian Cruise Line: Bimini currencyWait for the ship’s announcement that passengers may go ashore. Follow its gangway, shuttle or tender instructions and any ticketing order. Keep your ship identification ready when leaving and returning. Allow for terminal access checks, queues and security screening before reboarding; tender passengers also need to meet the last return boat.
Sources checked Sep 24, 2026
Carnival: identification when reboardingRoyal Caribbean Group: boarding and port-call screeningSecure belongings and check the operator, equipment and local conditions before water activities. Government guidance warns that water sports can be poorly regulated and advises never entering water that has been baited. Shark attacks can occur without warning. Its higher-crime warnings for New Providence and Grand Bahama should not be treated as a Bimini-specific crime assessment.
Sources checked Oct 5, 2026
UK FCDO: Bahamas safety and securityBahamian dollar. Confirm the currency and payment method before ordering or agreeing a ride.
Currency checked Sep 21, 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line: Bimini currencyResorts World’s general non-hotel beach passes exclude cruise passengers.
Resorts World Bimini: beach access restrictionsStuart’s in Bailey Town lists daily opening from 1 pm; no closing time is published.
Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Conch Salad StandChoose this North Bimini beach if sand and a local outing appeal more than a resort day. Bring what you need; this guide does not establish chair, umbrella or changing-room availability.
Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsAshley Saunders built this small museum using shells, sea glass and recovered materials. Confirm the day’s visiting arrangements before making it your main stop.
Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsOther lines should confirm their own excursion or access arrangement. Resorts World also restricts general beach access on Virgin call days; a hotel day-pass offer is not proof you can enter.
Resorts World Bimini: beach access restrictionsVirgin’s included club facilities cover showers, restrooms, lockers and Wi-Fi. Budget separately for premium seating and paid watersports or excursions.
Virgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsOur suggestion: settle the access question before sailing, then keep the day focused on the beach and lunch. Set a return reminder using ship time.
Our suggestion: pair Radio Beach with one town stop. Stuart’s afternoon opening makes it a poor anchor for a morning-only call; leave time to return from Bailey Town.
The port, beaches and places to explore
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In the Bahamas you choose the island first: Cable Beach and Paradise Island near Nassau, or quieter lodges on Andros and San Salvador.
The cruise pier is within the Resorts World complex. Use the port tram for the beach complex; Radio Beach and Alice Town need their own onward and return plan.
Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramBahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsVirgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsVirgin Voyages: included Bimini club transfer, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: beach access restrictions, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Bailey Town location and afternoon opening, checked October 6, 2026Sources checked Oct 6, 2026
Ships usually dock at the cruise facilities listed below. Your ship confirms the actual berth and any change to tender arrangements. Check the terminal comparison above for the different arrival areas.
Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramVirgin Voyages: Bimini Beach Club inclusionsSources checked Oct 6, 2026
Beach alternative: Radio Beach. A sandy North Bimini option outside the cruise beach-club plan.
Bahamas tourism: Bimini beaches and sightsSources checked Oct 6, 2026
Independent beach access depends on the beach and your cruise line. Virgin’s Beach Club arrangements do not apply to every visitor, and general Resorts World beach passes exclude cruise passengers.
UK FCDO: Bahamas safety and securitySources checked Oct 6, 2026
Use the port tram for the beach complex. The port also has Fisherman’s Village shops and the Healing Hole bar. Ask where to board the return tram before settling in. Arrange a separate town outing. Our advice: agree the full ride price, destination and return pickup before leaving for Radio Beach, Alice Town or Bailey Town. The resort tram is not a promised island sightseeing service.
Resorts World Bimini: cruise port and tramVirgin Voyages: included Bimini club transfer, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: cruise port and beach tram, checked October 6, 2026Resorts World: beach access restrictions, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Radio Beach and Dolphin House in Alice Town, checked October 6, 2026Bahamas tourism: Stuart’s Bailey Town location and afternoon opening, checked October 6, 2026Sources checked Oct 6, 2026
Take your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Bahamian dollar. Confirm the currency and payment method before ordering or agreeing a ride.
Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningNorwegian Cruise Line: Bimini currencySources checked Oct 6, 2026
Port hours vary by ship and date in Bimini. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.
Secure belongings and check the operator, equipment and local conditions before water activities. Government guidance warns that water sports can be poorly regulated and advises never entering water that has been baited. Shark attacks can occur without warning. Its higher-crime warnings for New Providence and Grand Bahama should not be treated as a Bimini-specific crime assessment.
UK FCDO: Bahamas safety and securitySources checked Oct 5, 2026
Local guide checked Oct 6, 2026. New practical guidance carries its own source dates. Published prices, hours and terminal use can change. Our outing suggestions are editorial advice, not cruise-line schedules or return guarantees. Cruise-line links illustrate their own policies; your line’s instructions govern your sailing.
