We're so excited to celebrate with you in beautiful Bimini, Bahamas! Here's everything you need to know to help you plan your trip. First things first... Bimini is actually comprised of two small islands; North and South. The airport is on South Bimini and the resort/wedding venue is on North Bimini. A small channel separates the two islands.
Traveling to Bimini:
1. The most affordable option from South Florida will be the Balearia Ferry. This leaves out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 9:00am. It returns back on the same days leaving Bimini at 6:00pm. Bimini is only 50 miles from South Florida. It is about a 2 hour ferry ride. Here is the link for the group rate. It will be either for Wed-Sun or Fri-Sun. If you are wanting to book longer, please reach out to us directly.
2. Tropic Airways is the seaplane that is a charter-style airline, so flights are smaller and more flexible. They have both regular scheduled flights daily and an option to book their private charter service for your convenience. This airline leaves out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and lands in the crystal clear waters of North Bimini. It is only a 25 minute flight.
3. Aztec Airways is also a smaller airline who offers both scheduled and private charter flight options from Forth Lauderdale International (FLL) into South Bimini Airport (BIM). This airline only offers flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
4. American Airlines - They have officially started their direct route from Miami airport to South Bimini Airport. It is about a 30 minute flight. This route will be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Just remember that South Bimini is a separate island (as mentioned above), so guests will need to take the quick journey via ferry to North Bimini where the resort is located. **read below for directions for this quick journey
5. Flying into FLL first? The airport is about 3.6 miles from the port. It is approximately a 10-12 minute drive. An uber will cost you anywhere from $10-35 depending on the time of day. If you will be staying at a hotel in Ft Lauderdale the night before catching the ferry, there are many hotels in the area of the airport and Port Everglades. One we recommend is the Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port. They offer free breakfast and a shuttle service to the Port for $9 per person. We also recommend the Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port. They offer a free shuttle to and from the airport and can help arrange a private transport to the Port for $15 per person.
**IF YOU ARE FLYING INTO SOUTH BIMINI AIRPORT: South Bimini (where the airport is) is a separate island, so guests will have to take the following 15-20 minute journey: taxi from the airport to water taxi dock ($5 per person) and then board a 10-15 minute complimentary water taxi that will take you directly to the resort**