I’ve sailed on most mainstream cruises to the Caribbean, which typically includes a private island stop in the Bahamas. Virgin Voyages docked at an exclusive beach club instead, and I thought it blew the private islands away.
The author went on her first adults-only cruise with Virgin Voyages and loved having free access to The Beach Club at Bimini. Lori A. May
As a seasoned cruiser with more than 100 weeks spent on ships, I’ve visited several private islands in the Bahamas managed by cruise lines like Carnival, Holland America, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
These private islands feel like a remote paradise, but in my experience, they’re typically just a beach to hang out at for the day. I’ve only seen pools at these private port stops at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay.
So when I booked my first ever adults-only cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, I was excited to learn that for one port stop, guests would have free access for the day to The Beach Club at Bimini, a sleek beachfront club with two sprawling resort pools.
Visiting this exclusive beach club was a highlight of my roundtrip Miami sailing onboard Virgin’s Scarlet Lady. I loved the relaxed vibe, beachfront amenities, and the welcoming warm water of two huge resort pools flanked by a beautiful beach.
Here’s a closer look around The Beach Club at Bimini, including why it impressed me so much, it inspired me to book back-to-back sailings with Virgin Voyages.