If you’re planning a Bimini golf cart day, this is hands down the best way to explore the island on a cruise stop. We rented one as soon as we got off the ship, and it ended up being one of our favorite days of the entire trip.
Instead of being stuck on a tour schedule or limited to one beach, you can actually see Bimini. Multiple beaches, food stops, random pull-offs — all at your own pace. If you like doing your own thing (and not waiting on a group of strangers to finish their rum punch), this is it.
If you’re still figuring out your full day, you can also check out my guide to One Day in Bimini: The Perfect Island Itinerary to map everything out start to finish.
The second you get off the ship, you’ll see people asking if you want to rent a golf cart — they call them “buggies.” You don’t need to hunt anything down or pre-book.
We rented from Bahama Mama Spice, and the whole process took maybe five minutes.
Here’s exactly how it worked:
Cost: about $100 for the day
Return time: around 5pm
Driver’s license: not required
Payment: we used cash
Gas: included
They also gave us their WhatsApp number in case anything happened, which honestly made it feel even easier.
You can try to negotiate, but we thought $100 was fair and didn’t feel like haggling over it on vacation.
Before you even get your golf cart, the walk from the port is part of the experience.
It’s less than a ¼ mile and super easy. You’ll walk over a bridge right after getting off the ship — and look down.
We saw stingrays and a few sharks just casually swimming around.
Not exactly your average “walk to transportation” situation.
It also wasn’t crowded when we got off, so everything felt quick and smooth instead of chaotic.
Driving a golf cart in Bimini is about as low-stress as it gets.
A few things to know:
They drive on the left side of the road
Roads are mostly paved and in decent condition
There are a few potholes, but nothing crazy
No aggressive drivers
Even if you’ve never driven on the left side before, it doesn’t feel intimidating. The island is small, traffic is light, and everything just moves slower.
I felt completely safe the entire time.
This is where a Bimini golf cart day really shines — you’re not stuck in one spot.
We drove all over the island and stopped wherever looked interesting, which is exactly why I’d do it again the same way.
Instead of squeezing every stop into this post, I mapped out our exact route and timing in my full itinerary:
→ see my full guide to One Day in Bimini: The Perfect Island Itinerary
A few highlights from our day:
Blister Bay (my favorite beach — quieter and great snorkeling)
Multiple fresh conch salad stops (priorities)
Exploring different beaches around the island
If you want more details on specific stops:
check out my Blister Bay Bimini Guide: One of the Best Quiet Beaches on the Island
and learn more in my post about Best Conch Salad in Bimini: 3 Local Spots You Need to Try
The biggest advantage of a Bimini golf cart day is the freedom.
You’re not following a schedule, you’re not waiting on anyone else, and you’re not rushing through places just because a tour says it’s time to go.
You can:
Stop whenever something catches your attention
Stay longer at places you actually enjoy
Skip anything that doesn’t feel worth it
It turns the day into your itinerary instead of someone else’s — which, in my opinion, is always the better option.
A few quick things that make the day easier:
Gas is included
Parking is easy pretty much everywhere
You’ll get a contact number in case you need help
No license required
Plan your stops ahead of time (especially if you’re Type A like me)
Honestly, the whole experience was as easy as it gets. No stress, no confusion, no “what are we doing next?” moments.
Since most people are visiting Bimini on a cruise, your day is limited — which makes planning ahead worth it.
If you’re flying into Bimini, you can find options and pricing through sites like Skyscanner to compare itineraries and dates that include this stop.
If you prefer something structured but still want to explore, there are also a few island tours you can book here that hit the main highlights without the guesswork.
But if you want full flexibility, the golf cart wins every time.
Yes — I would 100% recommend a Bimini golf cart day. If I did this again, I wouldn’t change a single thing. It’s the easiest way to see the island, gives you complete flexibility, and makes the whole day way more fun than staying in one area or following a schedule.
And let’s be honest — beach hopping and eating conch salad on your own timeline is kind of the goal. If you’re deciding how to spend your time in Bimini, this is the move.
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From slow mornings on the coast to stepping into history in Zona Colonial, and unexpected adventure everywhere in between, this trip ended up being so much more than we planned
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