Just back from Bimini.

[nina_930]

We purchased the Beach 360 excursion through Carnival.  What a beautiful beach with the exceptions of the jelly fish.  We took the tram to Beach 360.  The first stop was where you rent the golf carts.  Don't worry about not being able to get one.  There were so many.  The men and woman are there when the tram stops, pushing them on everyone still sitting on the tram.  There are 4 and 6 person carts. 360 was the 2nd stop.  They are very clear with what stops we were at.  When you get off the tram and are looking towards the beach/restaurant, there is an access entrance walkway to the left.   There is a private property sign,  but it leads to the beach.  If you already have a blue wrist band for the Beach 360 chairs and umbrella, you can head to any open umbrella.  The color of the umbrella doesn't matter.  If you have a blue wrist band and want to use the pool, you can upgrade for $15 at the bar.  If you purchased the excursion through the ship and get a free drink, you can either get it at the bar, or ask the servers to bring it. You can also purchase the chairs and umbrella at the bar.  I didn't get the prices.  Servers are always coming around, but are not in your face.   They can also bring your lunch order to you.  There is an 18% gratuity automatically added. We gave the gentleman a credit card, so I don't know about cash. The cabanas are lined up in back.  They are not worth the $$$$$.  The sun went right through them, the 2 chairs behind the lounge chairs looked uncomfortable.   The white tent cabanas (don't know what they are called) are at the very far end of the beach.  You will use the third tram stop for them. People weren't exaggerating when it comes to the jelly fish.  They were out in full force.  I heard from 3 people who were stung.  When we first walked off the gangway, there were a whole lot of pretty fish.   If you look over the edge at the water close to the port, there were a so many jelly fish swarming.  On the beach, they are all over shore and in the water.  I was afraid to go in, but a lot of people were swimming with them. If you just wanted to stop to eat or drink at the bar, there is plenty of seating.  There were comfortable cushioned chairs and tables.

 

The white dots in the dark blue part of the 2nd fish photo are all jelly fish.

[SeaBrz]

I’ve cruised the Caribbean islands for 40+ years, but will visit Bimini for the first time next month. Thanks for the great detailed coverage of this option. Nice post!

[flakids]

How far is the Dolphin museum from the port?  Thanks!

[nina_930]

3 hours ago, flakids said:

How far is the Dolphin museum from the port?  Thanks!

I'm sorry,  we didnt go there so I don't know.  Maybe someone else may post it for you.

[ninjacat123]

We were at 360 as well over Labor Day weekend.  The jellyfish you pictured look like they have a little flower in the center.  I actually held one of those in my hands out in the water because I was told they don't sting.  Maybe I was lucky!  Thanks for the review and pics!

[Stem to Stern]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:53 PM, flakids said:

How far is the Dolphin museum from the port?  Thanks!

According to Google maps the ship to Dolphin House Museum is approximately a 40 minute walk or an 8 minute car ride.

[kapcruiser]

Does anyone know how much to rent chairs and umbrella without doing it thru Carnival?