If you're sailing Virgin Voyages from Miami, there's a good chance your itinerary includes The Beach Club at Bimini. It's Virgin's adults-only beach club in The Bahamas, and for a lot of sailors it ends up being the best day of the trip. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
What Is The Beach Club at Bimini?
The Beach Club is Virgin Voyages' private beach destination on Bimini, an island in The Bahamas about 50 miles from Miami. Virgin doesn't own the whole island. The club is a private section with its own beach, pools, bars, and dining, open only to Virgin sailors.
Like the ships, it's adults-only, so expect a relaxed beach club vibe with DJs and pool parties instead of splash pads and kids' zones.
How to Get There
Virgin ships dock at the pier in Bimini, so there's no tender boat to deal with.
- Tram: A free tram runs between the pier and the club throughout the day. The ride takes about 15 minutes.
- Walking: It's about 1.5 miles, which is doable but hot in the middle of the day.
- RockStars: RockStar suite guests get private golf cart transportation.
The tram gets busy at the end of the day, so head back a little before all-aboard time.
What's Included
Your cruise fare covers a lot at the club:
- Food: a casual buffet with Bahamian-inspired dishes, plus vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options
- Basic drinks: water and soft drinks
- Beach and pools: a private beach and two large pools, including a lagoon-style pool
- Loungers, umbrellas, and hammocks
- Towels: grab them at the club or bring them from the ship
- Lockers, showers, restrooms, and changing cabanas
- Wi-Fi throughout the club
- Activities: live DJs, morning yoga and meditation, pool volleyball, and afternoon beach games
Food is usually served from late morning through mid-afternoon, so don't skip lunch waiting for a later meal.
What Costs Extra
- Alcoholic drinks: cocktails, frozen drinks, beer, and wine are charged to your onboard account. A Bar Tab covers them, which is one of the easiest ways to keep your beach day simple.
- Cabanas: private cabanas near the pools and beach, booked through Shore Things. Most include shade, daybeds, a stocked cooler, and a Bar Tab credit.
- Shore Things: paid excursions like jet skis, snorkeling at the SS Sapona shipwreck, kayaking, and marine-life tours, depending on your sailing.
- Unreturned towels: towels are tracked by cabin, so return club towels to the club to avoid a charge.
Is a Cabana Worth It?
A cabana is worth it if you want guaranteed shade, you're traveling with a group that can split the cost, or you're celebrating something. For most first-time visitors, the free loungers and umbrellas are plenty.
Cabanas are limited, so if you want one, book it as soon as Shore Things open for your sailing.
What to Do at The Beach Club
- Morning: grab a beach spot early, while shade is easy to find, and catch a yoga or meditation session
- Midday: lunch at the buffet, then a dip in the pool
- Afternoon: the Float On pool party with a DJ and floats, followed by beach games
- Before you leave: a frozen drink at the bar, then the tram back to the ship
If you want more than the club, book a Shore Thing through Virgin. The Sapona shipwreck snorkel is a popular pick, and booking through Virgin means the ship knows where you are if anything runs late.
What to Bring
- Your Band (your room key and payment)
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses
- A cover-up and sandals or water shoes
- A waterproof phone pouch
- A portable charger
Tips for the Best Beach Day
- Get off the ship early. The best shaded spots go first.
- Do the beach in the morning and the pool in the afternoon, when the party picks up.
- Agree on a meeting spot if you're with a group, since it's easy to get split up.
- Book a Bar Tab before you sail so drinks at the club are already covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Beach Club at Bimini free?
Yes. Access, food, basic drinks, loungers, pools, and the tram are included in your Virgin Voyages fare. Alcoholic drinks, cabanas, and excursions cost extra.
Is The Beach Club at Bimini adults-only?
Yes. Like all Virgin Voyages sailings, it's for travelers 18 and older.
Do you need a passport for Bimini on Virgin Voyages?
Virgin's Bimini sailings from Miami are closed-loop cruises, so U.S. citizens can often sail with a birth certificate and government ID. A passport is still the safest choice. See Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise? for details.
Can you leave The Beach Club and explore Bimini?
Yes. The tram stops at Resorts World Bimini and other spots along the way. Just leave plenty of time to get back before all-aboard.
Which Virgin Voyages sailings stop at Bimini?
Most Caribbean sailings from Miami include a stop at The Beach Club. Check your itinerary or request a free quote and I'll find sailings that include it.
Ready for Your Beach Club Day?
Request a free quote and I'll find a Bimini sailing that fits your dates, help you pick your cabin, and make sure you're set up with a Bar Tab and Shore Things before you sail. For more planning help, see What's Included in Your Virgin Voyages Fare and How to Pick the Best Cabin on Virgin Voyages.
