Bimini Cruise Safety Guide

The U.S. State Department’s countrywide Bahamas advisory is Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime; its named high-crime locations are Nassau and Freeport, not Bimini.

Resorts World Bimini states that it owns and operates RW Bimini Cruise Port in its North Bimini complex.

The port operator states that RW Bimini Cruise Port has a single berth capable of accommodating cruise ships of all sizes.

CDC recommends routine vaccines and hepatitis A and B for unvaccinated travelers. Dengue and Zika are mosquito-borne risks, so CDC advises preventing bug bites.

The State Department advises never swimming alone, assessing snorkeling fitness, and following local weather and water warnings. It says boating is not well regulated and some operators or watercraft may be unsafe or unlicensed.

Call 911 or 919 and ask for an ambulance, according to FCDO. FCDO also says emergency facilities are limited on Family Islands.

Bimini carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Bimini is served by RW Bimini Cruise Port on North Bimini. The U.S. State Department’s countrywide Bahamas advisory is Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime; a separate Bimini-specific government advisory was NOT ASSESSED.

Bimini carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Apply the Bahamas-wide State Department warning that violent crime can occur anywhere in the country. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; the Department says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

Bimini carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Most cruise passengers visit Bimini without incident when they stay in port and tourist areas and use licensed transportation. Apply the Bahamas-wide State Department warning that violent crime can occur anywhere in the country. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; the Department says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

Apply the Bahamas-wide State Department warning that violent crime can occur anywhere in the country. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; the Department says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

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