Bimini 2020 - June 21-28th

[Kevin Sargent]

The hilton was about $50 cheaper than Bahia Mar based on my reservation. I called them about a slip and they only do reservations 60 days out and its an $80 minimum/night.

I think my choice will be to stay some where close to Harbor town, wake up early, drive over and launch at 6ish. I don't want to blow through 250 for no reason. Just my two cents

 

[Lowstar]

We booked the Hilton yesterday and like @ifly4fun said have to wait till 60 days out , she took our name and number and said she would call but they never call . Bahia Mar same thing.

 

[SlowDorado]

Bahia Mar has group rates. i think we paid $20/boat last year. 2 boats per slip. check out the thread from last year, we went through all the logistics.

depending on time of year, it may be a slow no wake ride to the inlet from harbour town. make sure to budget that time in.

 

[tim h]

Has anyone successfully reserved slips yet at Bimini Cove ??

 

[ifly4fun]

Has anyone successfully reserved slips yet at Bimini Cove ??

I received a reply that my reservation was made. Still no pricing.

 

[DieselCamel]

Has anyone successfully reserved slips yet at Bimini Cove ??

Took a week but I received a confirmation. Asked about pricing was quoted 1.50 a foot. She didn’t Specify a minimum. But I would guess there is.

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

We just booked Bimini Cove for June 21-28. Come on summer!!!

 

[Betik]

Took a week but I received a confirmation. Asked about pricing was quoted 1.50 a foot. She didn’t Specify a minimum. But I would guess there is.

1.5 a foot for 2 boats connected by 2x4s? Guess 0.75 a foot for the common blebs

 

[Hamp]

Booked with Bimini Cove. No luck thus far on a slip. Not been able to contact anyone. Email sent awaiting reply.

 

[JerseyYami]

@Betik , @Andy S is there any access to a hose nearby to rinse the trailer down ?

Yes they have hoses at the ramps.

 

[JerseyYami]

Our boat will also be crossing with @robert843 on June 22 and coming back the 27th or 28th depending on weather. We will be staying at the Hilton Resorts World. Not sure where we are staying the night of the 21st but most likely be loading boat early Monday morning and meeting everyone.

As far as the self park does anyone know their business hours?

We used the self park in July 2018 and it was 24 hours

 

[tim h]

Took a week but I received a confirmation. Asked about pricing was quoted 1.50 a foot. She didn’t Specify a minimum. But I would gue

I did get a confirmation e-mail today.(2 days) But nothing on the rate that i'll be charged...

EDIT
just got rates...

$2.75 per ft per night which is subject to 12% tax

30*2.75 = 82.50
+12.5% = 92.81 PER NIGHT !!

Anyone working with them on a discount ?
#bimini2020

@Bruce ??

 

[DieselCamel]

I did get a confirmation e-mail today.(2 days) But nothing on the rate that i'll be charged...

EDIT
just got rates...

$2.75 per ft per night which is subject to 12% tax

30*2.75 = 82.50
+12.5% = 92.81 PER NIGHT !!

Anyone working with them on a discount ?
#bimini2020

@Bruce ??

You get a discount with a smaller boat.

 

[ifly4fun]

Less than 4 Months!

 

[ifly4fun]

I didn’t realize until I saw the other post that Virgin ports in Bimini.. fortunately it looks like the ship will only be there one day during this fling. I wonder what the impact is.

 

[Phil Goshen]

We are interested in making the Bimini run this year for these dates but not sure how to organize with others who are doing it during this time. Have you guys established a formal group? Point of Contact? etc?

 

[ifly4fun]

We are interested in making the Bimini run this year for these dates but not sure how to organize with others who are doing it during this time. Have you guys established a formal group? Point of Contact? etc?

Hi, Phil. Have you had a chance to check out the first post in this thread? I keep it updated with information on where we're staying, launching, parking, etc and it also has the latest info on who is going on which days for this time period. This will be my first time, so I won't be able to offer much in experience for the actual crossing, I have no problems coordinating the social aspect of the trip. I'm sure as it gets closer we can see if a better platform for communication is needed (ie fb group, etc..).

If you would like me to add you and your crew to the list, please let me know your details.

Also, if you haven't already, this is a great thread with tons of details all about what to expect: https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/

 

[Gofish206]

I didn’t realize until I saw the other post that Virgin ports in Bimini.. fortunately it looks like the ship will only be there one day during this fling. I wonder what the impact is.

That will be a good day to plan not to do anything on land.

 

[Phil Goshen]

Hi, Phil. Have you had a chance to check out the first post in this thread? I keep it updated with information on where we're staying, launching, parking, etc and it also has the latest info on who is going on which days for this time period. This will be my first time, so I won't be able to offer much in experience for the actual crossing, I have no problems coordinating the social aspect of the trip. I'm sure as it gets closer we can see if a better platform for communication is needed (ie fb group, etc..).

If you would like me to add you and your crew to the list, please let me know your details.

Also, if you haven't already, this is a great thread with tons of details all about what to expect: https://jetboaters.net/threads/preparing-for-bimini.3800/

As of right now, It will be me, my wife and my 13 yr old son on board. Potentially 1 more adult and 2 children for the crossings. I have been eyeing this trip since 2015 and have done Ocean outings to prepare for what to expect. The worst conditions I have been in is 6-8 ft seas every 2 seconds with 20 - 30 knot winds. Needless to say I won't be doing that again but we do have a plenty of ocean experience now and feel comfortable doing it.

My goal is to go with at least 2 other parties and be equipped properly for anything that we may encounter.
I do feel a facebook group for this week would be best to coordinate and plan. I can also set something like that up to make this easier.

 

[robert843]

That will be a good day to plan not to do anything on land.

im thinking that will be my great isaacs day if weather co operates