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Bimini Mega Yacht Basin

Lat / Lon: N 25° 45.252' / W 079° 16.571'
Depth: 12-14
Tide: 3 feet
Description:
The anchorage is large enough for one to two vessels in a man-made lagoon north of the Mega Marina of the Bimini Bay Resort. The protection from the wind is excellent (the best in Bimini) and the holding is good. The problem with this anchorage is there is no place to go ashore without walking through private property, which is frowned upon. The entire area is part of an exclusive community of private homes, and the local security force does not appreciate trespassers.

Holding:

4.50

Good holding in sand

Wind Protection:

4.50

all around protection

Current Flow:

4.50

Mild Current

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Dinghy to the marina, resort fees may apply

Cell Service:

4.00

Good Coverage

Review for Bimini Mega Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Karl Harris, Better Together, on Mar 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

3

Great anchorage at the end of Bimini! Very quiet and calm. Went to Smitty's Beach Bar. Got out of dinghy and went up to restaurant. It's Spring Break. Need I say more. So we headed back to find another place and the owner told us to stay and he would take our order. What a great decision! Sat out by the water, away from the inside, and it was heaven. Great food and great service. They took care of us! Will definitely stop by again on our way back! Had some great conversation with a local too! Thanks Captain Thomas and Smitty for encouraging us to stay.

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Review for Bimini Mega Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Apr 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

2

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

This basin has a muddy bottom that provides good holding in about 10 foot of water. We waited out winter fronts here for four or five days (mid-Jan 2023) Holding was excellent, the breakwaters knocked down nearly all waves/chop, and there's little traffic (wakes) and tidal current. There is enough room for 4 or 5 boats in here, but attention should be given to the barge that comes through and pushes up to the NE shore every other day or so.

The downside is that this basin is about as far away as is possible from either Bailey Town or Alice Town. It's not far, though, to the resort marina which may or may not let you tie up your dinghy without a fee. If not, the first viable shore access is a 3/4-nm dinghy ride south.

In addition to this basin there are three others further up the channel. Use updated satellite imagery to view as the Waterway Guide "chart" shows these as dry land.

This is not a pretty anchorage at present due to the construction, but it is most certainly a functional harbor with great protection.

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