Bimini Trip June 27th - July 2nd 2021

[tim h]

I usually add 50-60 gallons before the return trip. just in case...

 

[Wisefam22]

Hope that cruise actually happens....will be interesting when the cruise ships start operating again....but perhaps it would be a good time to go as perhaps they won't run the boats full????

Right now it doesn't look good.. think saw some were just canceled through March.

Might be good time to mention this to wife again

 

[Julian]

Right now it doesn't look good.. think saw some were just canceled through March.

Might be good time to mention this to wife again

Yeah....not sure they'll be operating then....time will tell - will depend on how fast and how effective the vaccine really is. June will likely be right on the edge....perhaps May - since all the spring break cruise traffic will be a huge money maker....assuming people WANT to go....(if I've been vaccinated I probably would)

Carnival Cruise Line announced Wednesday morning that they are canceling all cruises through January 31, 2021.​

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In addition, cruises from Baltimore, Charleston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Mobile, New Orleans, and San Diego are canceled through February 28th, while Carnival Legend sailings out of Tampa are canceled through March 26.​

 

[Betik]

NOPE... I will start with a full tank of 240 gallons.

Right, I forgot you got a tanker lol

 

[Betik]

We are not planing on leaving the house until April. That being said, if we put aside the political shit and pay a bit more attention to CDC recommendation we should see the number drop like a rock end of April beginning of May.

If you are planing for vacation in the summer you should try to book now, I anticipate a ferocious vacationing summer and therefore high prices.

We are planing to go overseas, so we only have to suck up the flight cost not hotels and restaurants

 

[James R Whitten]

Anybody ever docked at brown's marina? Im hearing its considerably cheaper than bimini bay. But its on the other side of the island.

 

[robert843]

Anybody ever docked at brown's marina? Im hearing its considerably cheaper than bimini bay. But its on the other side of the island.

Only to visit Big John’s restaurant it’s kind of a run down marina I wouldn’t want to leave my boat there long term with amount of traffic that rolls by there you would likely take damage over the week.

 

[Julian]

Only to visit Big John’s restaurant it’s kind of a run down marina I wouldn’t want to leave my boat there long term with amount of traffic that rolls by there you would likely take damage over the week.

Agree....every boat coming up the channel passes browns and many don't heed the no wake buoy (or sometimes its MIA). Also, no floating docks just piles.

 

[James R Whitten]

Only to visit Big John’s restaurant it’s kind of a run down marina I wouldn’t want to leave my boat there long term with amount of traffic that rolls by there you would likely take damage over the week.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

So true. Still, so worth it!
I really loved taking my kids, it was a bit unnerving at times, perhaps, but just enough to put the fear of God into their young hearts, I felt.
Not to get philosophical but there is nothing like being out there in the ocean, away from an ipad screen, with no land on the horizon; it will make you feel one and the same with the universe, pretty quick, lol.

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My kids still complain why are we not crossing to Bimini this year. My daughter loves to drive the boat full throttle. She has a need for speed. Hopefully we make the trip in 2021 or 2022 depending on how crazy it is outside. As of now sticking to the lakes. Plan to road trip to different lakes in surrounding states next year.

 

[Amar Nanduri]

On a side note I got my brother addicted to boating. I Lent him my boat for the winter after training him for a week. He says it’s the best time of his life enjoying the surrounding lakes in Orlando with his wife and kids. I am glad he is happy and I hope he embraces this lifestyle.

 

[Gerry R]

So I'm getting a head start this year and we have already booked our trip for Bimini in 2021. We will be departing Bahia Mar Sunday June 27 to cross to Bimini and will be returning on Friday July 2nd. We are staying at Resort World this year as I have a bunch of family joining me who are not very keen on being on the boat all day so at least over there they will have other things to do while I out on the boat. All are welcome to join us but this will be a loosely organized trip more of a group crossing. I will tag a few who maybe interested in joining and if you are interested let me know in this thread and I will try to keep track of who is going. If you do book lodging make sure they have a good cancellation policy as we never know right now with all the things going on if the trip will be allowed.

Here are a few key points to think about.

• As the Captain you are responsible for your boat and crew to safely make it to Bimini and back to Ft Lauderdale, this is your priority #1 assisting other boaters comes second.
• All on board your boat must be able to sit comfortably behind the windshield. Do not plan on having anyone sit in the bow area, in my 12 legs to and from the Bahamas (6 trips), only once has the conditions been nice enough to sit in the bow.
• All heavy cargo should be secured behind the windshield, either secured on the deck or in under seat storage areas.
• Unless your anchor locker is heavily padded or you are extremely confident your anchor is secured in the anchor locker, for the crossings pull the anchor from anchor locker and secure in an under seat storage area, it will not be needed on the crossing. Anchors in the anchor locker have punctured through hulls during past trips.

Once you and your crew have decided you want to join our June trip, here is a list of things you need to get done.

Outline of key items for the trip that you need to do.

1. Each person will need a passport
2. Room reservation at the Bahia Mar Hotel,
3. Slip reservation at the Bahia Mar Marina with launch location
4. Condo reservation at Bimini Sands, Resort World or somewhere else of your choosing
5. Filling out the Bahamas customs form
6. Filling out a Bahamas Immigration form
7. Clearing US Customs and Border Protection

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[Gerry R]

I'm in

 

[Gofish206]

So who all is bringing children in the 5-14 age range. Super excited about bringing my two girls ages 11 and 8. I'm hoping their will be a few more kids there they can meet and hang out with at some point.

 

[Bizywk]

NOPE... I will start with a full tank of 240 gallons.

LOL You could sell gas to the other boats on the way!

 

[Five Faces]

So who all is bringing children in the 5-14 age range. Super excited about bringing my two girls ages 11 and 8. I'm hoping their will be a few more kids there they can meet and hang out with at some point.

12 yr old girl and 15 yr old boy, staying on North Bimini at Resorts World.

 

[Betik]

So who all is bringing children in the 5-14 age range. Super excited about bringing my two girls ages 11 and 8. I'm hoping their will be a few more kids there they can meet and hang out with at some point.

there are always kids there, i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Sbrown]

So who all is bringing children in the 5-14 age range. Super excited about bringing my two girls ages 11 and 8. I'm hoping their will be a few more kids there they can meet and hang out with at some point.

If we come, I have a 13 yr old and a 17 yr old both girls. If I remember right you're the ones we met on the 2018 trip

 

[robert843]

@Julian looks like the first post has past the date range where I can edit it and continue to update participants any way to fix that?

 

[Julian]

@Julian looks like the first post has past the date range where I can edit it and continue to update participants any way to fix that?

Try it now.