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Swim with Stingrays at Honeymoon Harbour, Bimini
Bimini Stingray Tour
Swim with wild southern stingrays in the clear, waist-deep water of Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini, reached by private crewed yacht from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The most photographed sandbar in the northern Bahamas, on your own vessel with captain and crew.
Captain and crew on every crossing. Customs coordination included.
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SWIM WITH STINGRAYS AT HONEYMOON HARBOUR
The Sandbar at Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini
Honeymoon Harbour Bimini is a shallow sandbar off Gun Cay, just south of Bimini in the Bahamas. It is famous for the friendly southern stingrays that glide right up to you in clear, waist-deep turquoise water, and it is the single most photographed spot in the northern Bahamas. A Bimini stingray tour is built entirely around that sandbar, with the SS Sapona wreck and Radio Beach as natural stops on the same day.
You reach it by private boat. Crown Yachts Miami runs private, fully crewed vessels from Miami and Fort Lauderdale and around Bimini, and the captain anchors on the sandbar so your group can snorkel and swim with the rays. There is no shared tour boat and no local base. When you swim with stingrays in Bimini here, it is your own vessel, your own captain, and your own crew for the whole day. See how the crossing works on the Bimini yacht charter hub.
Southern stingrays are gentle, and guests wade or snorkel among them in ankle to waist-deep water. They are wild animals, so the crew briefs you first: shuffle your feet along the sand and let the rays approach. It is one of the calmest and most accessible ways to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas, and it is best in calm conditions when the water is glass-clear.
Bimini Fleet
Yachts for the Stingray Tour
Private charter yachts available for the Bimini stingray tour from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Captain and crew on every booking. A faster vessel is ideal for the round trip to Honeymoon Harbour and back in a single day.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How the Bimini Stingray Tour Works
The Bimini stingray tour is a private day on the water built around the sandbar at Honeymoon Harbour. Here is what every trip includes, from the marina in Florida to the moment the rays glide up on the flats.
PLAN YOUR TOURTHE STINGRAY SANDBAR
Honeymoon Harbour, a Shallow Sandbar off Gun Cay
Honeymoon Harbour Bimini is a shallow sandbar off Gun Cay, just south of Bimini in the Bahamas, famous for the friendly southern stingrays that glide right up to you in clear, waist-deep turquoise water. It is the single most photographed spot in the northern Bahamas, and the reason people book a Bimini stingray tour in the first place. When you swim with stingrays in Bimini, the rays come to you across the white sand as the captain holds the anchor on the flats. For many visitors it is the top place to swim with stingrays Bimini has to offer.
REACHED BY PRIVATE YACHT
A Classic Stop on a Bimini Day Trip
You reach the sandbar by private boat. It is a classic stop on a Bimini day trip or charter from South Florida. Crown Yachts Miami runs private, fully crewed vessels from Miami and Fort Lauderdale and around Bimini, and the captain anchors on the sandbar so your group can snorkel and swim with the rays. There is no local base and no shared tour boat, only your own vessel and crew for the day.
GENTLE AND WILD
Wild Southern Stingrays, Briefed by the Crew
Southern stingrays are gentle, and guests wade or snorkel among them in ankle to waist-deep water. These are wild animals, so the crew briefs you before you get in: shuffle your feet rather than step down, keep hands calm, and let the rays approach. Nurse sharks often cruise the same shallows. Handled with respect, it is one of the calmest and most memorable wildlife encounters anywhere in the islands.
CLEAR WAIST-DEEP WATER
Best in Calm Conditions on a Bright Day
The stingray sandbar is at its best in calm conditions, when the water is glass-clear and the light turns the flats a bright turquoise. The captain watches the marine forecast and picks the smoothest window for the crossing and the anchorage, so the sandbar is calm and the visibility is high when you swim with the rays.
PART OF A FULL DAY
Pairs Naturally with the SS Sapona and Radio Beach
The stingray sandbar pairs naturally with the SS Sapona wreck and other Bimini snorkeling spots and Radio Beach on the same Bimini outing. A morning at Honeymoon Harbour, an easy snorkel over the shallow Sapona wreck, and a swim at Radio Beach make a complete day on the water. It is one of the best ways to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas and still see the wrecks and beaches Bimini is known for, and it pairs just as easily with a Bimini fishing charter on the same crossing. Few swim with stingrays Bahamas experiences are this calm or this close to shore.
DEPARTURE POINTS
Miami and Fort Lauderdale Departures
The Bimini stingray tour departs from deep-water marinas in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. We assign the departure point closest to where your group is staying for the shortest run to the sandbar.
Select a marina to see the location
Miami Beach Marina
South Beach, Miami
The primary Miami departure point for the run to Bimini. At the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut, vessels clear the channel within minutes and are in open water heading east toward the stingray sandbar. The most requested marina for a Bimini stingray tour out of Miami.
A Watson Island deep-water marina on the MacArthur Causeway between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. It accommodates larger vessels with deep-water berths, and a short transit south reaches Government Cut and the open Atlantic for the crossing to Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini.
On the eastern shore of Key Biscayne with direct Atlantic access east of the island. One of the closest Miami departure points to open water, cutting the run out toward Gun Cay and the stingray sandbar with no inner bay transit required.
The best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, on Seabreeze Boulevard at Fort Lauderdale Beach. From Bahia Mar the yacht clears Port Everglades and heads straight across the Gulf Stream, a popular Fort Lauderdale departure for the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini crossing and the stingrays.
A deep-water mega-yacht marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway near Rio Vista, minutes from the Port Everglades inlet. A natural Fort Lauderdale departure for larger vessels making the run to Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini.
On the Intracoastal at the foot of the Las Olas bridge, minutes from the Las Olas district and a short run south to the Port Everglades inlet. A central Fort Lauderdale departure for guests staying near the beach who want a Bimini stingray tour.
View Miami Beach yacht charters- Miami Beach MarinaSouth Beach, MiamiThe primary Miami departure point for the run to Bimini. At the southern tip of Miami Beach beside Government Cut, vessels clear the channel within minutes and are in open water heading east toward the stingray sandbar. The most requested marina for a Bimini stingray tour out of Miami.Miami Beach yacht charters
- Island Gardens Deep HarbourWatson Island, MiamiA Watson Island deep-water marina on the MacArthur Causeway between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. It accommodates larger vessels with deep-water berths, and a short transit south reaches Government Cut and the open Atlantic for the crossing to Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini.Downtown Miami yacht charters
- Crandon Park MarinaKey Biscayne, MiamiOn the eastern shore of Key Biscayne with direct Atlantic access east of the island. One of the closest Miami departure points to open water, cutting the run out toward Gun Cay and the stingray sandbar with no inner bay transit required.Key Biscayne yacht charters
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachThe best-known marina in Fort Lauderdale, on Seabreeze Boulevard at Fort Lauderdale Beach. From Bahia Mar the yacht clears Port Everglades and heads straight across the Gulf Stream, a popular Fort Lauderdale departure for the Fort Lauderdale to Bimini crossing and the stingrays.Harbor Beach yacht charters
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street, Fort LauderdaleA deep-water mega-yacht marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway near Rio Vista, minutes from the Port Everglades inlet. A natural Fort Lauderdale departure for larger vessels making the run to Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini.Rio Vista yacht charters
- Las Olas MarinaLas Olas, Fort LauderdaleOn the Intracoastal at the foot of the Las Olas bridge, minutes from the Las Olas district and a short run south to the Port Everglades inlet. A central Fort Lauderdale departure for guests staying near the beach who want a Bimini stingray tour.Las Olas yacht charters
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Plan a Bimini Stingray Tour
01
Share Your Date, Group Size, and Departure City
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred date, how many guests will be aboard, and whether you want to leave from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. We respond with available vessels and a route recommendation built around Honeymoon Harbour and the stingrays.
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Receive an Offshore Vessel Shortlist
We send a curated list of vessels suited to the Bimini crossing and your group size. Options range from the Lazzara LSX 75 and Azimut 105 to the Pershing GTX 116. A faster vessel is ideal if you want the full round trip to the stingrays in a single day.
03
Map the Day Around Honeymoon Harbour
We confirm the departure marina closest to where your group is staying in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, then build the day around the sandbar. Time to swim with stingrays in Bimini at Honeymoon Harbour, the SS Sapona wreck snorkel, and a swim at Radio Beach. The itinerary is shaped around your group.
04
Arrange Catering, Add-Ons, and Documentation
We coordinate provisioning, a private chef, drinks, snorkel gear, and anything else for the day on the water. Every passenger receives the passport and entry checklist at this stage, since the tour crosses into the Bahamas and everyone needs a valid passport.
05
Confirm with a Deposit and Receive Your Agreement
Secure the vessel and date with a deposit. You receive a full agreement covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, and everything included. The captain monitors the marine forecast and confirms the exact departure window, since the sandbar is best in calm conditions.
06
Board Early and Cross to the Stingrays
Most Bimini days depart early to reach the sandbar while the water is calm and clear. The captain and crew are aboard before you arrive, every add-on is ready, and the vessel clears the inlet and heads east across the Gulf Stream. You arrive at Honeymoon Harbour with nothing left to arrange.
WHERE YOU WILL GO
What You See on a Bimini Stingray Tour
The stingray sandbar at Honeymoon Harbour is the highlight, and it pairs naturally with shipwrecks, a mysterious rock formation, and calm swim beaches. These are the stops most requested on the same Bimini day.
Select a spot to see where it is
Honeymoon Harbour, Gun Cay
The StingraysHoneymoon Harbour at Gun Cay, just south of Bimini, is the heart of the tour. The shallow sandbar is home to friendly southern stingrays that glide right up to swimmers in ankle to waist-deep, crystal-clear water, and nurse sharks often cruise the same flats. The captain anchors on the sandbar, the crew briefs the group, and you wade or snorkel among the rays. It is one of the most photographed sandbars in the northern Bahamas.
The SS Sapona is a concrete-hulled cargo ship grounded in shallow water south of Bimini since a 1926 hurricane. The wreck sits partly above the surface, making it an easy and dramatic snorkel for all abilities and a natural second stop after the stingray sandbar. Schools of fish shelter inside the hull, and the clear, shallow water makes it one of the best beginner snorkel sites in the Bahamas.
Radio Beach on North Bimini is a long, calm stretch of soft white sand and shallow turquoise water on the western shore. It is the classic Bimini swim and relaxation beach, an easy anchor from the sandbar and ideal for a beach afternoon after the stingrays. The gentle shallows make it a favorite for families rounding out a Bimini stingray tour.
The flats around Gun Cay and Cat Cay, just south of Bimini, hold some of the clearest, brightest turquoise water in the region. This is where the stingray sandbar sits, and the surrounding shallows are ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and floating between snorkel stops. The calm, protected water makes the whole area a favorite anchorage on a Bimini day.
North Bimini is the main island and the heart of Bimini life. Alice Town runs along the King's Highway with waterfront bars, dive shops, and the historic Compleat Angler district. The North Bimini harbour is the official port of entry where the captain clears customs on arrival, and it is a natural stop to add before or after the stingray sandbar.
Off the northwest coast of North Bimini lies the Bimini Road, a half-mile line of massive rectangular limestone blocks resting in about 15 feet of water. The formation has fueled decades of legend, and it remains a fascinating and easy snorkel and dive site. The clear, shallow water makes the geometry of the blocks visible from the surface, an intriguing add-on to a day built around the stingrays.
- Honeymoon Harbour, Gun CayThe StingraysHoneymoon Harbour at Gun Cay, just south of Bimini, is the heart of the tour. The shallow sandbar is home to friendly southern stingrays that glide right up to swimmers in ankle to waist-deep, crystal-clear water, and nurse sharks often cruise the same flats. The captain anchors on the sandbar, the crew briefs the group, and you wade or snorkel among the rays. It is one of the most photographed sandbars in the northern Bahamas.
- SS Sapona ShipwreckSnorkel WreckThe SS Sapona is a concrete-hulled cargo ship grounded in shallow water south of Bimini since a 1926 hurricane. The wreck sits partly above the surface, making it an easy and dramatic snorkel for all abilities and a natural second stop after the stingray sandbar. Schools of fish shelter inside the hull, and the clear, shallow water makes it one of the best beginner snorkel sites in the Bahamas.
- Radio BeachSwim BeachRadio Beach on North Bimini is a long, calm stretch of soft white sand and shallow turquoise water on the western shore. It is the classic Bimini swim and relaxation beach, an easy anchor from the sandbar and ideal for a beach afternoon after the stingrays. The gentle shallows make it a favorite for families rounding out a Bimini stingray tour.
- Gun Cay & Cat Cay FlatsTurquoise FlatsThe flats around Gun Cay and Cat Cay, just south of Bimini, hold some of the clearest, brightest turquoise water in the region. This is where the stingray sandbar sits, and the surrounding shallows are ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and floating between snorkel stops. The calm, protected water makes the whole area a favorite anchorage on a Bimini day.
- North Bimini & Alice TownMain IslandNorth Bimini is the main island and the heart of Bimini life. Alice Town runs along the King's Highway with waterfront bars, dive shops, and the historic Compleat Angler district. The North Bimini harbour is the official port of entry where the captain clears customs on arrival, and it is a natural stop to add before or after the stingray sandbar.
- Bimini RoadRock FormationOff the northwest coast of North Bimini lies the Bimini Road, a half-mile line of massive rectangular limestone blocks resting in about 15 feet of water. The formation has fueled decades of legend, and it remains a fascinating and easy snorkel and dive site. The clear, shallow water makes the geometry of the blocks visible from the surface, an intriguing add-on to a day built around the stingrays.
PLAN YOUR BIMINI STINGRAY TOUR
Ready to Swim with the Stingrays?
Tell us your date, how many guests, and whether you want to leave from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. We recommend a vessel, build the day around Honeymoon Harbour, and quote the trip. Everything from the Florida marina to the sandbar is handled.
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Honeymoon Harbour by Private Yacht: Stingrays, Wrecks, and Clear Water
Crown Yachts Miami runs private, crewed trips from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the stingray sandbar at Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini. Every booking is fully private, fully crewed, and managed from first inquiry to the moment the rays glide up on the flats.
Honeymoon Harbour Bimini: The Most Photographed Sandbar in the Bahamas
A shallow sandbar off Gun Cay, just south of Bimini
Honeymoon Harbour Bimini is a shallow sandbar off Gun Cay, just south of Bimini in the Bahamas, where friendly southern stingrays glide right up to you in clear, waist-deep water. Crown Yachts operates private yachts with the range and speed for the crossing, departing from Miami Beach Marina or the nearest marina to your group. See how the crossing works on the Bimini yacht charter page.
Swim with Stingrays in Bimini: Gentle, Wild, and Briefed by the Crew
Wade or snorkel while the rays come to you
When you swim with stingrays in Bimini, the captain anchors on the sandbar, the crew briefs the group, and you wade or snorkel in ankle to waist-deep water while the wild southern stingrays glide past. Shuffle your feet along the sand rather than step down, keep your hands calm, and let the rays approach. It is gentle, family-friendly, and one of the calmest wildlife encounters in the islands. Add full provisioning, drinks, and a private chef loaded before departure from Florida.
A Bimini Stingray Tour: Reached by Private Crewed Yacht
From the dock in Florida to the sandbar in Bimini
A Bimini stingray tour is reached by private boat, a classic stop on a Bimini day trip. Because it crosses into the Bahamas, the trip needs a cruising permit and customs clearance, and the captain handles all of it. Passengers carry only a valid US passport with at least six months of validity. See the departure routes on the Miami to Bimini and Fort Lauderdale to Bimini pages.
The Full Day: Stingrays, the SS Sapona, and Radio Beach
One outing, three of the best stops in Bimini
The stingray sandbar pairs naturally with the SS Sapona wreck and Radio Beach on the same Bimini outing. A morning at Honeymoon Harbour, an easy snorkel over the shallow Sapona wreck, and a swim at Radio Beach make a complete day, and it is one of the best ways to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas and still see the wrecks and beaches. See the wider range of crossings on the Bahamas charters hub.
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Bimini Stingray Tour FAQ
- Where is Honeymoon Harbour Bimini?
- Honeymoon Harbour Bimini is a shallow sandbar off Gun Cay, just south of Bimini in the Bahamas. It sits on the turquoise flats between Bimini and Cat Cay, roughly 50 miles east of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The sandbar is famous for the friendly southern stingrays that glide right up to swimmers in clear, waist-deep water, which is what makes it the highlight of a Bimini stingray tour.
- Can you swim with stingrays in Bimini?
- Yes. Honeymoon Harbour at Gun Cay is one of the few places where you can swim with stingrays in Bimini in calm, waist-deep water. The captain anchors on the sandbar, the crew briefs the group, and you wade or snorkel while the wild southern stingrays come to you across the white sand. Nurse sharks often cruise the same shallows. You reach it by private crewed yacht on a Bimini day trip or charter from South Florida.
- How do I get to the Bimini stingray tour from Miami or Fort Lauderdale?
- You reach the stingrays by private boat. The sandbar is a classic stop on a Bimini day trip, and Crown Yachts Miami runs private, fully crewed vessels from Miami and Fort Lauderdale and around Bimini. The crossing is about 50 miles across the Gulf Stream, roughly 2 to 3 hours by motor yacht, so the Bimini stingray tour fits inside a single day. See the routes on the Miami to Bimini and Fort Lauderdale to Bimini pages.
- Are the stingrays at Honeymoon Harbour safe?
- Southern stingrays are gentle, and thousands of guests wade and snorkel among them every year. They are still wild animals, so the crew briefs you before you get in the water: shuffle your feet along the sand rather than step down, keep your hands calm, and let the rays approach on their own. Handled with that respect, swimming with the stingrays at Honeymoon Harbour is one of the calmest wildlife encounters in the islands, and it is suitable for families.
- What else do you see on a Bimini stingray tour?
- The stingray sandbar pairs naturally with the SS Sapona wreck and Radio Beach on the same outing. A typical day mixes time at Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini with an easy snorkel over the shallow SS Sapona shipwreck and a swim at Radio Beach on North Bimini. The Bimini Road rock formation and the turquoise flats around Gun Cay can be added if conditions allow. It is one of the best ways to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas and still see the wrecks and beaches.
- Do I need to know how to snorkel to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas?
- No. The water at the sandbar is ankle to waist-deep, so you can simply wade and stand while the rays glide past. Guests who want to snorkel can float on the surface with a mask, and the crew has gear aboard. Because the water is shallow and calm, it is one of the most accessible ways to swim with stingrays in the Bahamas for all ages and swimming abilities.
- What is the best time for a Bimini stingray tour?
- The sandbar is best in calm conditions, when the water is glass-clear and the light turns the flats bright turquoise. Late fall through spring generally brings the calmest seas and the smoothest Gulf Stream crossings, which suits a day trip well, while summer brings warm water and long days. The captain always makes the final call on conditions and picks the departure window with the calmest water at the sandbar.
- How much does a Bimini stingray tour cost?
- A private Bimini stingray tour is quoted per trip rather than at a fixed rate, because the total depends on the vessel, the group size, and the add-ons. Provisioning, a private chef, and drinks all factor in. Share your date, group size, and departure city via WhatsApp and we build a quote tailored to your day on the water. Browse the fleet.
- Can we combine the stingrays with catering and a private chef?
- Yes. Because the tour runs on your own private crewed yacht, you can add full provisioning, drinks, and a private chef who prepares lunch aboard between the sandbar, the SS Sapona wreck, and Radio Beach. Everything is loaded before departure from Florida so the day is set from the moment you board. See the wider range of crossings on the Bahamas charters hub.
Ready to Book a Bimini Stingray Tour?
Swim with wild southern stingrays at Honeymoon Harbour in Bimini, reachable in a single day from South Florida. Tell us your date, group size, and departure city. We recommend a vessel, build the day around the sandbar, and handle everything from the Florida marina to the flats.
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