Join The Bimini Boating Fling
Are you ready for an unsurpassed boating adventure? Join us on the Bimini Boating Fling! We’re setting a course 50 miles due east, to the legendary islands that inspired some of Hemingway’s most memorable novels. Home of the Fountain of Youth and the storied Lost City of Atlantis, Bimini exists in a world of its own.

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How big does my boat need to be?
The minimum boat length for all flings is 22 feet and we accept a maximum of 30 boats per fling.
How do I pay for the fling?
When registering for your specific fling, you will be prompted to pay.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $75 per boat, per fling.
Where can I dock my boat?
Each Boating Fling has an island-specific page with information about the host marina and other marinas. The host marina will have a discounted rate for Boating Fling participants, but you are welcome to book at any marina as it is not required to dock at the host marina to participate.
Where should we meet?
All registered participants must depart together.
Departure Point:
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Ph: (800) 755-9558 or (954) 627-6309
Where should we stay?
There are many hotels from which to choose. Each Boating Fling has an island-specific page with information about the host hotel and other accommodations. The host hotel will have a discounted rate for boating fling participants, but you are welcome to book at any hotel as it is not required to stay at the host hotel to participate.
What do I need before casting off?
Here are the required forms that need to be filled out in order to set sail for your fling.
Bahamas Customs Clearance Form
Click here to learn how to get your cruising permit from one of the three available vendors.
Have Additional Questions?
Feel free to reach out to boating@bahamas.com with any questions you may have or contact 954-236-9292 ext. 3014.