Radio Beach, Bimini

[lazydayz]

We loved Bimini.  Took the tram from the ship but had to ride it around while it made a full loop then dropped us off at Fishermen's Village (looked easy enough to walk from the port, but was glad to ride the tram back to the ship).  This is where you can get a cab.  Hint:  stand on the side of the road opposite of where the tram drops you off to catch a taxi.  Our first taxi driver was Howey, and he did a great job.  We requested he come back for us at 3:00.  We were back downtown  a few minutes early so I called him, and his colleague Jamal picked us up a couple of minutes later.  Transportation was great - no issues. 

 

We were dropped off in "downtown", then took a short walkway to the beach.  OMG, it is stunningly beautiful.  The water is a clear, light blue and very calm.  The water temperature was perfect.  And you could see the ship in the background.

 

The amenities were not the greatest, and it was confusing at first.  Went to Conch Fu, around noon - they were sold out of conch and fish fillets, and were told it would take 30 to 35 minutes to get our food.  Two granddaughters had the Buffalo Wings and loved them.  Other grand had a shrimp wrap, which was ok.  The fries were delicious.  For drinks, you have to go to a different place just steps behind or below Conch Fu.  We elected to get ours from the bar nearest the beach.  Beer was $5-7 (can't remember exactly), soda and water were $2.  One grand got a fresh coconut for $5.  All in all the prices were fair and food and drinks were good.  We ate our lunch at a picnic table in the sand.  When ordering food, there were lots of flies.  Once we made our way to the sand, there were no more flies.  

 

By 11:30, all of the beach chairs were sold out, but as people were leaving, they gave theirs to us.  There was a lady at the beach offering massages - $20 for twenty minutes.  She had a full massage table and it was protected from the sun. 

 

Our day for the five of us cost $60 for taxis ($5 per person each way, and we added a $5 tip each way), $45 for lunch (really just three lunches and an extra order of fries), drinks $45, so a total of $150, versus paying $40 per person or $200 for the five of us to use the pool and beach (includes chairs) at Resort World.  And we felt like our $$ were going to locals.  Next time we are in Bimini, we will return to Radio Beach, with the knowledge that a little bit of hassle was worth it for a perfect beach.  

[Debra Lynn]

3 hours ago, lazydayz said:

We loved Bimini.  Took the tram from the ship but had to ride it around while it made a full loop then dropped us off at Fishermen's Village (looked easy enough to walk from the port, but was glad to ride the tram back to the ship).  This is where you can get a cab.  Hint:  stand on the side of the road opposite of where the tram drops you off to catch a taxi.  Our first taxi driver was Howey, and he did a great job.  We requested he come back for us at 3:00.  We were back downtown  a few minutes early so I called him, and his colleague Jamal picked us up a couple of minutes later.  Transportation was great - no issues. 

 

We were dropped off in "downtown", then took a short walkway to the beach.  OMG, it is stunningly beautiful.  The water is a clear, light blue and very calm.  The water temperature was perfect.  And you could see the ship in the background.

 

The amenities were not the greatest, and it was confusing at first.  Went to Conch Fu, around noon - they were sold out of conch and fish fillets, and were told it would take 30 to 35 minutes to get our food.  Two granddaughters had the Buffalo Wings and loved them.  Other grand had a shrimp wrap, which was ok.  The fries were delicious.  For drinks, you have to go to a different place just steps behind or below Conch Fu.  We elected to get ours from the bar nearest the beach.  Beer was $5-7 (can't remember exactly), soda and water were $2.  One grand got a fresh coconut for $5.  All in all the prices were fair and food and drinks were good.  We ate our lunch at a picnic table in the sand.  When ordering food, there were lots of flies.  Once we made our way to the sand, there were no more flies.  

 

By 11:30, all of the beach chairs were sold out, but as people were leaving, they gave theirs to us.  There was a lady at the beach offering massages - $20 for twenty minutes.  She had a full massage table and it was protected from the sun. 

 

Our day for the five of us cost $60 for taxis ($5 per person each way, and we added a $5 tip each way), $45 for lunch (really just three lunches and an extra order of fries), drinks $45, so a total of $150, versus paying $40 per person or $200 for the five of us to use the pool and beach (includes chairs) at Resort World.  And we felt like our $$ were going to locals.  Next time we are in Bimini, we will return to Radio Beach, with the knowledge that a little bit of hassle was worth it for a perfect beach.  

thank you for the review.... will be there in a couple weeks and looking very seriously at radio beach as well!

[jamin jul]

3 hours ago, lazydayz said:

We loved Bimini.  Took the tram from the ship but had to ride it around while it made a full loop then dropped us off at Fishermen's Village (looked easy enough to walk from the port, but was glad to ride the tram back to the ship).  This is where you can get a cab.  Hint:  stand on the side of the road opposite of where the tram drops you off to catch a taxi.  Our first taxi driver was Howey, and he did a great job.  We requested he come back for us at 3:00.  We were back downtown  a few minutes early so I called him, and his colleague Jamal picked us up a couple of minutes later.  Transportation was great - no issues. 

 

We were dropped off in "downtown", then took a short walkway to the beach.  OMG, it is stunningly beautiful.  The water is a clear, light blue and very calm.  The water temperature was perfect.  And you could see the ship in the background.

 

The amenities were not the greatest, and it was confusing at first.  Went to Conch Fu, around noon - they were sold out of conch and fish fillets, and were told it would take 30 to 35 minutes to get our food.  Two granddaughters had the Buffalo Wings and loved them.  Other grand had a shrimp wrap, which was ok.  The fries were delicious.  For drinks, you have to go to a different place just steps behind or below Conch Fu.  We elected to get ours from the bar nearest the beach.  Beer was $5-7 (can't remember exactly), soda and water were $2.  One grand got a fresh coconut for $5.  All in all the prices were fair and food and drinks were good.  We ate our lunch at a picnic table in the sand.  When ordering food, there were lots of flies.  Once we made our way to the sand, there were no more flies.  

 

By 11:30, all of the beach chairs were sold out, but as people were leaving, they gave theirs to us.  There was a lady at the beach offering massages - $20 for twenty minutes.  She had a full massage table and it was protected from the sun. 

 

Our day for the five of us cost $60 for taxis ($5 per person each way, and we added a $5 tip each way), $45 for lunch (really just three lunches and an extra order of fries), drinks $45, so a total of $150, versus paying $40 per person or $200 for the five of us to use the pool and beach (includes chairs) at Resort World.  And we felt like our $$ were going to locals.  Next time we are in Bimini, we will return to Radio Beach, with the knowledge that a little bit of hassle was worth it for a perfect beach.  

 

[jamin jul]

Can you walk toRadio beach? How far is it from the ship? 

[lazydayz]

I like to walk but no way I would try it.  Sid, a popular live reviewer here on cc, walked to Joe’s Conch Shack and he was pretty tired. I would say at least another mile after that.  And remember it is hot.  

[lazydayz]

[lazydayz]

[superrupe]

Thanks for sharing! They just changed us to Bimini in Nov. Looking at renting a golf cart and exploring. Thanks again. 

[lazydayz]

7 hours ago, superrupe said:

Thanks for sharing! They just changed us to Bimini in Nov. Looking at renting a golf cart and exploring. Thanks again. 

 

Pretty sure you will love it.  It is a big change from Nassau. 

[InNeedOfSaltWater]

On 6/28/2022 at 11:13 AM, superrupe said:

Thanks for sharing! They just changed us to Bimini in Nov. Looking at renting a golf cart and exploring. Thanks again. 

 

Eek! I was streaming a shark week show last night and learned that for three months during winter beginning in November that (mainly female) Great Hammerheads flock to Bimini to dine on the numerous stingrays because they are six months into their pregnancies. 

 

Also the mangroves are shark nurseries although I can't remember if it was bull sharks or tiger sharks.

Edited July 24, 2022 by InNeedOfSaltWater
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[lazydayz]

Luckily, we didn't see any sharks or stingrays while we were there.  I know they were there, we just didn't see any.  

[KatieDub]

On 7/24/2022 at 11:30 PM, InNeedOfSaltWater said:

 

Eek! I was streaming a shark week show last night and learned that for three months during winter beginning in November that (mainly female) Great Hammerheads flock to Bimini to dine on the numerous stingrays because they are six months into their pregnancies. 

 

Also the mangroves are shark nurseries although I can't remember if it was bull sharks or tiger sharks.

Great! Would love to see some rays or sharks!

[Island Dog]

I would suggest taking cabs in Bimini. $120 for a golf cart is outrageous. 

[jkloni]

We are planning to take a cab as you explained to Radio Beach.  Where do we go once we get dropped off? Best place to get beach chairs and refreshments / beer and mixed drinks?

[ALL_IN]

Has anyone done a photoshoot at the beach?  Which photographer did you use?