North Bimini, Bimini, Bahamas

Bimini Road

Bimini Road, also known as the Bimini Wall, is a linear underwater rock formation off the northwest coast of North Bimini, sitting in roughly 5 to 6 meters of water. The formation consists of large rectangular limestone blocks arranged in a J-shaped line approximately 800 meters long, discovered by divers in 1968. While mainstream geology regards the blocks as a natural beach-rock formation, the structure has long fueled speculation about a sunken civilization, fanning visitor interest. From a diving standpoint the appeal is the unique geometry, the very shallow depth ideal for snorkeling and free diving, and the resident reef fish that shelter between the slabs: schools of grunts, snappers, sergeant majors, and barracuda. Nurse sharks rest under the larger stones and southern stingrays cruise the surrounding sand. The site is a must-visit cultural curiosity in addition to being a relaxed shallow dive. Conditions are generally calm but currents can run between the blocks on the tide change. Visibility varies from very good to murky depending on weather but is usually adequate for photography. Most operators include Bimini Road as a snorkel or shallow-dive stop on combined-itinerary days that also feature deeper reefs and the famous shark dives nearby.