Bimini
North Bimini is the location of the major settlement, Alice Town. South Bimini hosts the airstrip and mostly private residences.

Caution: The channel for entry to the harbor at N Bimini has been changed; there is now a direct channel entering just S of Entrance Pt.. Check more recent charts (Explorer Near Bahamas, 4th Edition still showed just the old channel). While the channel is supposed to be well buoyed, several were missing in Dec 08. Call a local source to check status.

Bimini Map with facilities and attractions.

Settlements: Alice Town, Bailey Town, South Bimini.

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Explorer Chart: BIM-1, BIM-3, BIM-4
Airstrip
  • There is an airstrip on South Bimini.
Air Service
  • There are numerous small airlines providing access from the U.S. and Nassau.
  • Chalk's Airline; 242-347-3024. Alice Town.
  • Gulfstream International Airlines; 242-347-3125. Alice Town.
  • Lynx Air International; 242-347-3119. Alice Town.
  • Major's Air Service; 242-347-3230. Alice Town.
  • Skybahamas Airlines Ltd.; 242-347-4029. S Bimini.
  • Sky Unlimited; 242-347-4029. S Bimini.
  • Western Air; 242-347-4100. Executive jet center.
Anchorage
  • Caution: Do not anchor in seaplane area of Bimini harbor.
Area Information / Tourism
  • Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
Art Gallery / Art
  • Bimini Art Center & Gallery; 242-347-3322. Alice Town.
  • Gateway Galery; 242-347-3131. Alice Town.
Bakery
  • J&T Daily Bread; 242-347-2555. Kings Highway.
  • Pinder’s Bakery
Bank & ATM
  • Royal Bank of Canada; 232-347-3031. Alice Town.
Beverage Store
  • Buccaneer Wine & Spirits; 242-347-4044.
Bike Rental
Boat Rental / Charter
  • Kayaks: Bimini Beach Club Marina. S Bimini.
Book Exchange
BTC / Batelco Office
  • 242-347-3311; Fax: 242-347-3544. Alice Town.
Car Rental
Cell Phone Service
  • There is good cell phone service.
  • Director Assistance: 916
Church
  • Anglican
  • Baptist
  • Catholic
  • Church of God
  • Gateway Outreach
  • Wesley Methodist
Coffee Shop
Cruisers Net
Customs & Immigration
  • Customs; 242-347-3100 / 3102. Alice Town.
  • Customs; 242-347-3101. South Bimini.
  • Immigration: 242-347-3446.
  • Forms are usually available at marinas.
Dinghy Landing
  • Fisherman’s Paraise.
  • Big Game Club - along the wall.
  • Weech’s Dock ($5).
Emergency
  • BASRA contact at Big Game Club.
  • Offshore Marine Towing: call Ricky J or Bimini Sea Tow.
  • Police & Fire emergency: 919.
Ferry
  • There is ferry service between N & S Bimini; $5 one-way.
Fishing
  • Bimini Bone Fishing; 242-347-2696. Bailey Town.
  • Ebbie's & Pat Bone Fish Club; 242-347-2053.
Fresh Fish
Fuel
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; Texaco StarPort with diesel and gas.
  • Bluewater has diesel and gas (Shell).
  • Bimini Sands Marina; 242-347-3500. S Bimini. Texaco StarPort with diesel and gas.
Golf Cart / Scooter Rental
  • Bimini Beach Club Marina. S Bimini.
  • Captain Pat’s Golf Cart / Rental; 242-347-3366. Alice Town.
  • Elite Golf Cart Rental; 242-347-2043. Bailey Town.
  • Sunshine Golf Cart Rentals; 242-347-2757. Bailey Town.
Government / Administrative
  • Administrator; 242-347-3222. Alice Town.
  • Ministry of Tourism; 242-347-3529. Alice Town.
Groceries & Produce
  • Big Willie’s. S Bimini.
  • Brown Food Supply; 242-347-2305. Bailey Town.
  • Jontras Grocery Supply; 242-347-3401. Alice Town.
  • Morgans Drive Grocery. S Bimini.
  • Roberts Supermarket; 242-347-3251. Alice Town.
  • Rolle's Supermarket; 242-347-2289. Bailey Town.
Hardware & Lumber
  • Brown's Hardware; 242-347-2620. Bailey Town.
  • King Brown Hardware & Building; 242-347-3400. Alice Town.
Ice
  • Ice is available from the marinas.
Ice Cream
Internet & WiFi
  • Most marinas have Wifi service is available for guests.
Laundry
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. Laundry service available.
  • Bimini Sands. S Bimini.
  • Hinzleys Coin Laundry.
Library
Lodging
  • All My Children
  • Anchorage Guest House
  • Bay View Rooms
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. 51 rooms. Resort facilities.
  • Bimini Bay Guest House & Restaurant.; 242-347-2900; 866-344-8759. Paradise Point, Bailey Town.
  • Bimini Beach Club S Bimini.
  • Bimini Blue Water Resort; 242-347-3166. Alice Town.
  • Bimini Sands S Bimini
  • Compleat Angler
  • Ellis’ Cottages
  • N&E Admiral Hotel; 242-347-2228. Bailey Town.
  • Sea Crest Hotel & Marina; 242-347-3071. Alice Town.
Mailboat
Marina & Dockage
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. 75 slips for vessels to 120'; controlling depth is 9' @ MLW.; electricity; water; showers; free WiFi; pool; grills; ice; restaurant & bar; laundry service; cable TV; security. Rates (Feb 2012): $0.85 to $2.00 / ft; $600+ / mo; seasonal pricing. A Guy Harvey Outpost Resort & Marina. Note: Mention the Bahamas Cruisers Guide and get 20% off room rates posted on website.
  • Bimini Sands (S Bimini); 242-347-3500. Call for local approach information: VHF Ch-69.
  • Bimini Beach Club Marina; 242-347-4501. S Bimini
  • Bluewater; 242-347-3477
  • Bimini Bay Resort Marina; 242-347-2900; 866-344-8759 (US)
  • Seacrest Marina; 242-347-3477. Paradise Point, Bailey Town.
  • Sea Crest Hotel & Marina; 242-347-3071. Alice Town.
  • South Bimini Beach Club & Marina; 242-347-4501 / 4502. Port Roya, S Bimini.
  • South Bimini Yacht Club (S Bimini); 242-347-4445.
  • Weech’s Dock; 242-347-3028. Alice Town.
Marine Supplies & Parts
Marine Services & Repairs
  • Big Gane Club
  • Bimini General Store
Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy
  • Government clinic; 242-347-2210. Bailey Town.
Moorings
Navigation
  • The channel for entry to the harbor at N Bimini has been changed; there is now a direct channel entering just S of Entrance Point. Check more recent charts (Explorer Near Bahamas, 4th Edition still showed just the old channel). While the channel is supposed to be well buoyed, several were missing in Dec 08. Call a local source to check status.
  • Caution: A period of strong W winds can make sea conditions at the entrance hazardous.
  • Packages & Shipping
Personal Services
  • El Rancho Beauty Salon; 242-347-2269. Bailey Town.
  • Lady Diane's Nail Salon; 242-347-2088. Bailey Town.
  • Ocean View Barbershop and Beauty Salon; 242-347-2605. Bailey Town.
  • Sparkle T's Dry Cleaning; 242-347-2450 / 2451.
Police
  • Bahamas Royal Defense Force.
  • 242-347-3144. Alice Town.
  • 242-347-3424. S Bimini.
Post Office / Mail
  • 242-347-3546. Alice Town.
Propane
  • Brown’s Supply Store/
Resort
  • Bimini Bay Resort; 242-347-2900; 866-344-8759. Paradise Point, Bailey Town.
  • Bimini Sands Resort / Bimini Sands Condos & Beach Club; 242-347-3500 / 4002. S Bimini.
Restaurant & Bar
  • All My Children.
  • ALM Restaurant; 242-347-2423. Bailey Town.
  • The Anchoage.
  • Bimini Bay Guest House & Restaurant.; 242-347-2900; 866-344-8759. Paradise Point, Bailey Town.
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. Full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Bimini Blue Water.
  • Bimini Breeze Restaurant & Bar; 242-347-3419. Alice Town.
  • Bimini Sands; S Bimini.
  • Captain Bob’s Restaurant & Deli; 242-347-3260.
  • CJ’s Deli; 242-247-3295. Alice Town.
  • Compleat Angler- bar.
  • Eater’s Choice
  • Edith's Pizza; 242-347-2800. Kings Highway.
  • Ena’s Takeout; 242-347-3349. Alice Town.
  • Fisherman’s Paradise; 242-347-3220. Alice Town.
  • Gulf Stream
  • Honey Bun’s Take Out
  • La La’s Restaurant; 242-347-3241. Alice Town.
  • My Three Daughters Deli; 242-347-2119. Bailey Town.
  • Red Lion.
  • Sand Bar & Snacks; 242-347-3277. Alice Town.
  • Sandra's Bar & Restaurant; 242-347-2336. Alice Town.
  • Sara's Takeout; 242-347-2642. Alice Town.
Retail Therapy - Shopping
  • Big Game Club - gift shop
  • Bimini Art Centre and Mustard Seed Pottery and Glass
  • Chic Store; 242-347-3154. Alice Town.
  • Dave's Bait & Tackle; 242-347-2043. Bimini Bay Resort and Marina.
  • Dun's of Bimini Florist; 242-347-2093.
  • EJ's Fashion; 242-347-2300. Bailey Town.
  • E&M Bait and Tackle
  • Howard Friendly Tailoring
  • Island Gems
  • John Bull; 242-347-6086.
  • LL One Stop; 242-347-2379. Bailey Town.
  • Mac Cycle & Sports; 242-352-2629.
  • Percy's Bait & Tackle; 242-347-3115. Alice Town.
  • Perfume Bar
  • Pinder’s Native Jewelry; 242-347-3252. Alice Town.
  • Porgy Bay Mini Shopping Center; 242-347-2444. Porgy Bay.
  • Straw Market
  • Sue & Joy's Variety Store; 242-347-3115. Alice Town.
  • Two Z's Drugs & Notions; 242-347-2537. Bailey Town.
Showers
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. Showers available for marina guests.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. Full diving operation on property with top quality equipment; dive boat; 25 dive and scuba locations; scuba diving; shark dive; dive lessons.
  • Bimini Beach Club Marina (S Bimini) can arrange for scuba diving.
  • Bimini Undersea; 242-347-3089. Alice Town.
Taxi
  • Hail or call for taxis on VHF Ch-16.
Things to See & Do
  • There is a museum near Weech’s Dock.
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. Watersports: bikes; kayaks; kite board; paddle board.
Tides
  • North Bimini Island: The Bahamas Met Office reports that Hight Tide = Nassau + 13 min.; Low Tide = Nassau + 25 min.
Trash
  • Trash bins are located in settlements and marinas.
Veterinarian
VHF Protocol
Water
  • Town water is brackish.
  • RO water available from marinas (fee).
  • Bimini Big Game Club; 242-347-3391; 800-867-4764; VHF Ch-9, Ch-16. $0.45 / gal.
  • Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.; 242-347-4532. S Bimini.
Weather
  • Marine Weather Center; Daily SSB, webcast, & email forecasts by Chris Parker. Note: Best reception in this area is usually on 4045 KHz USB Simplex at 0630 AST.
  • Bahamas Met Office website provides weather forecast for local areas throughout the Bahamas.

Updated: 7 Jan 12
Topics: 13 Jan 12