This was the best place to snorkel - calm, but with TONS of fish who have made the Sapona their home. I recommend going earlier in the morning when there may be fewer people there.
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Sapona, Bimini
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Sapona
Alice Town, Bimini
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Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Bimini
7 Reviews
Type: Ships, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving
Description: Concrete ship originally built by Henry Ford during WWI, now an upright wreck in 14 feet of water.
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Minneapolis, MN
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White Plains, New York
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The Sapona wreck is a great spot for diving and only a short boat ride from Bimini. The Sapona has a unique history behind it. It was commission by the US government, made out of concrete, used as warehouse, used in rum smuggling operations, used as a floating blank house and ran aground during a storm in the 1920’s.
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Southern Ontario Canada
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The Sapona was used by the United States for target practice in WWII. I have small practice bomb (not live) that was recovered from the site several years ago. The concrete ship is now home to a huge variety of fish. Snorkeling is great and divers love it too. It's a short trip from Bimini and very much worth a...
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Madison, Wisconsin
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Snorkeling around this big wreck was a wonderful experience, may fishes and an Eel
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Rio de Janeiro
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Very good shallow dive to photo small fishes, inside & out.
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A TripAdvisor Member
Detriot MI
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The sapona is a wonderful place to go. I went there with Bimini undersea for a dive and it was so great. you have to visted the saponia.
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Louisville, KY
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Back from a scuba trip during May,2003 that ended with a relaxed dive at the Sapona. It's a must to read up on Sapona before diving. The long, stately wreckage provides a sort of break water from the sea. Be sure to anchor a bit away (100 yards or so), to fully enjoy the increase in sealife as you approach...
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