Hammerhead Daytrip Scuba Package Available: November through April 30th (Wed., Fri., & Sun. Only!!!) Requirements: Open Water Certified Each winter (November through April), Great Hammerheads gather just off Bimini — offering one of the rarest, realest shark encounters on the planet. Limited season. Limited spots. No cages. Just you, a camera and one of the ocean’s most iconic predators. Bimini is one of the best places on the planet to encounter one of the ocean’s most iconic predators — the Great Hammerhead Shark. These elusive giants have long evaded divers, but we're proud to offer a tour that offers exclusive access and years of experience to deliver one of the most spectacular shark dives in the world. They were the first operator in Bimini to offer this incredible experience, learning directly from the pioneers who discovered this dive. Safety is their top priority — for both our guests and the sharks — and we’re proud to share this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with you. Package Includes: 🦈1 Great Hammerhead Safari 🦈Roundtrip Ferry Transportation from Fort Lauderdale via Balearia 🦈All Dive + Ferry Taxes 🦈Rental Gear Package Does Not Include: 🦈Taxi to/from Dive Center in Bimini (approx. $5 pp each way) 🦈Meals 🦈Crew Tips Please note that if the Balearia ferry is not part of our company and any changes in their departure times, that they make may change at any time. We will inform you as soon as we are aware of any changes. The operator of this tour is not part of Gold Coast Scuba, but a trusted third party operator located in Bimini with many years of experience. Fort Lauderdale - Bimini Route Information One of the best ways to travel between U.S. and Bahamas is our Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry route. Check updated Info regarding Departures here: What time do I need to arrive ? – Balearia Caribbean Information about Fort Lauderdale - Bimini ferry route Average travel time 2h Port of departure Fort Lauderdale - 2021 Eller Drive, Terminal 21 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | Our terminal number may vary. Please call us for more details at +1 (866) 699-6988. Port of arrival Bimini - Fisherman's Village, Bimini Bay, North Bimini, Bahamas Distance 51 miles Great Hammerhead Itinerary Daily space is limited to 14 lucky guests who will experience these elusive giants up close! Exact departure and arrival times will be chosen by the captain and are dependent on weather and tides, below is the typical itinerary. Arrive by 7 am for 9 am Departure from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini Big Game Club Fuel Dock (Check-in open from 6-8 am) Welcome to Hammer Headquarters! Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Drinking water will be provided on board, but we strongly recommend bringing along snacks and/or lunch. Once you arrive at Bimini around 11am, you will go through customs and take a quick 10 minute taxi ride to the Dive Center. Arrive at Hammerhead Grounds in Bimini by 1:30pm After anchoring up at Hammer Headquarters, we will begin to set-up for the dive, this includes baiting the water. Once set-up is complete, it's time to start looking for sharks! This process can take anywhere from 5 minutes to several hours. Once we attract a Great Hammerhead and they are comfortable, divers will be invited to enter the water. The dive is in approximately 20 feet of water so our tanks will last a long time! Once you're out of air and because the bottom time is so long, we suggest going up, getting some food and resting before going down again. However, you're always welcome to dive, dive, dive! Keep in mind, average water temperature during Hammerhead season is around mid to low 70s, thus we always recommend a full 5mm wetsuit, hood and gloves. Return to Bimini Big Game Club Around 5pm We always dive until we’re either out of bait, tanks and/or sunlight - whichever happens first! Once we're done diving, we will head back to the Diving Center, get changed and take a taxi back to the port. Depart for Fort Lauderdale at 6pm Board the ferry back to Fort Lauderdale, arrive around 8pm, go through customs and reminisce on what an awesome adventure you had! Cancellation Policy Please note, ferry tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change the date, no less than 2 days prior to the trip, there is a fee of $75 per person for the ferry change of date. If weather is not cooperating, you will get a ferry credit for life to repeat the dive. No credit for the ferry if not rescheduled as per above terms. We highly recommend purchasing DAN Trip Cancellation Insurance for all our Bimini activities and dive packages offered. This insurance is backed by DAN & TravelGuard and pays in the event of your trip being cancelled or delayed due to weather, airlines and a host of other reasons. Visit DAN’s Website for more information.
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