Alice TownAlice Town at a Glance
Costs: Moderately expensive, tourist services available - typical daily spend $100-$180 for midrange stays, boat trips and dining.
Safety: Reasonably safe and tourist-oriented - safe, tourist-focused town with routine petty-theft risks; stay cautious at night near docks.
Best Time: Visit in winter months (Nov-Apr) - november-April: pleasant weather, calmer seas ideal for daytrips to wrecks and reefs.
Why Visit Alice Town?
Close to the U.S. coast, Alice Town on Bimini is a magnet for anglers and snorkelers seeking quick-access Caribbean waters. Boat trips to the Sapona wreck and the mysterious Bimini Road complement world-class tuna and marlin fishing, and local seafood shacks serve conch salad and grouper sandwiches. Island lore about Hemingway and lively waterfront bars give the place a compact but spirited nightlife.
Best Things to Do in Alice Town
Alice Town Bucket List
Don't Miss
Bimini Road - Snorkel or boat along the Bimini Road, the famous underwater limestone formation.
Sapona shipwreck - Visit the historic Sapona shipwreck accessible by kayak or short boat ride.
Bimini Big Game Club Museum - Learn about Bimini’s fishing heritage and Hemingway-era sportfishing memorabilia at the museum.
Hidden Gems
Dolphin House (snorkel site) - Snorkel the coral garden with small sculptures and abundant tropical fish populations.
North Bimini fishing charters - Book a local charter for inshore fishing, bonefishing flats, or offshore sportfishing trips.
Local seafood shacks - Try conch dishes and fresh-caught fish at family-run roadside eateries and fish markets.
Day Trips
South Bimini and Dolphin House - Take a short boat trip to South Bimini for snorkeling at the Dolphin House reef.
Sapona shipwreck snorkel - Snorkel around the partially submerged Sapona concrete ship lying off Bimini’s coast.
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Best Time to Visit Alice Town
Alice Town (Bimini) is most enjoyable from November to April when cooler temperatures and steady breezes favor fishing and snorkeling. Summers are hot and humid, with hurricane season requiring vigilance.
Cool Season
Gentle trade winds and lower humidity make Bimini’s beaches, fishing, and snorkeling especially pleasant - peak season for effortless island days.
Hot Season
Heat and humidity pick up; early mornings are prime for fishing, but afternoons can feel oppressive without shade or sea breezes.
Hurricane Season
Storm risk is higher; fewer tourists and deals are appealing if you can remain flexible and watch weather updates closely.
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1213 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
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| January | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.6h |
| February | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 21° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| March | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 21° - 27° | 24° | 50 mm | some cloud | 75% | 5.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 22° - 29° | 26° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 32° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Good | 25° - 32° | 32° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 183 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Excellent | 21° - 27° | 24° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
How to Get to Alice Town
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): Most international visitors reach Bimini via a connection through Nassau or by ferry from Florida; domestic flights from NAS to Bimini are available with Western Air/Bahamasair on some schedules.
South Bimini Airport (BIM): South Bimini (BIM) is the island’s airport. From BIM you can take a short taxi or golf-cart transfer to Alice Town - typical ground travel time is under 10 minutes and fares are small (approx. USD 5-15 depending on luggage and exact drop-off). Ferries from Florida (seasonal) arrive at Bimini’s ferry terminal in Alice Town; ferry crossing times from the US are several hours depending on origin and operator and fares vary widely.
Train: There is no rail service in the Bahamas.
Bus / Local Shuttle: Bimini is small - local movement is mostly by foot, golf cart, taxi or small shuttle; there is no fixed-route public bus system. Transfers between the port, airport and town are short and inexpensive; many businesses will arrange pickups.
How to Get Around Alice Town
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Where to Stay in Alice Town
Budget
Alice Town - $60-160/night
Alice Town (Bimini) has a handful of budget guesthouses and small beachfront hotels; many visitors also use short-term rentals.
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina - Historic resort, variable room rates
Local guesthouses (Airbnb listings) - Many small vacation rentals in town
Mid-Range
Alice Town / North Bimini - $140-300/night
Mid-range options include well-known Bimini resorts with restaurants and water-sport services, convenient for island activities and transfers.
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina - Comfortable rooms and full marina services
Resorts World Bimini - Resort complex with dining and activities
Luxury
Resorts World Bimini / Alice Town - $250+/night
Luxury in Bimini centers on a few resort properties offering full-service amenities, high-end rooms, and on-site dining.
Resorts World Bimini (Hilton-operated areas) - Large resort with premium suites
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina - Historic upscale rooms and marina slips
Where to Eat in Alice Town
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Alice Town’s restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Nightlife in Alice Town
Alice Town’s nightlife is casual and focused on waterfront restaurants and a few bars near the marina. Nights are relaxed rather than club-oriented; live music and social gatherings happen seasonally and around special events.
Shopping in Alice Town
Shopping in Alice Town centers on tourist-oriented shops near the marina: souvenir stores, fishing and diving outfitters, and a few boutiques selling island-themed goods. For larger retail needs, buyers should look to larger Bahamian towns or bring supplies from the mainland.