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Diver’s Paradise:
Grand Bahama Island's reputation as a diver's paradise has been growing ever since the earliest episodes of "Sea Hunt" were filmed here. The islands have elaborate coral gardens, playful dolphins, and beckoning blue holes. |
Grand Bahama Island is of course also famous for its "blue holes"—spectacular azure portals in the reefs through which you can descend, surrounded by reef wall on all sides. Part of the reason for the dense and unique reef structure is the massive limestone base on which The Islands Of The Bahamas rest, a phenomenon that also accounts for what is perhaps Grand Bahama Island's most extraordinary submarine feature: the second largest underwater cave system in the world. Located in the Lucayan National Park, the caves are still being explored, and there are numerous special dive programs that can take you into them (provided you are cave certified).
You must be certified to dive in The Islands of The Bahamas and there are several dive operators in Grand Bahama Island that offer dive certification. Even kids over age 12 can get certified and dive under adult supervision.
Cave Diving
Advanced divers will want to explore Ben's Cavern, which is an historical underwater cavern. This cavern is a spectacular sinkhole located in the Lucayan Caves National Park. Access to the dive varies daily. Another amazing dive is The Cave, which is closed during the summer months. Other caverns include Devil's Face in Hawksbill Creek and Mermaid's Lair.
Dolphin Dive
Grand Bahama Island is the only place you can be guaranteed to dive with dolphins in the wild. This is done through the Underwater Explorers' Society's (UNEXSO) "Dolphin Dive" program. On this exciting and very unique dive, resident dolphins rendezvous with divers in the open water along a coral reef about a mile off shore.
Silver Reef, Sanctuary Reef, Treasure Reef, Fish Farm
These shallow reef dive sites run from about 25 feet deep almost to the surface. You'll discover colorful fish and coral by day—and octopus, shrimp, crab, lobster and crinoids can be seen with the glow of your light at night.
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Angel Camp, Castle Reef, Photo Fantasy |
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Deep Reef Diving
These dives can range from 65 to 80 feet of water. The coral is spectacular and very high profile, which gives tongue-and-groove formations. You can also see sharks, turtles and other pelagic species on this dive.
Shark Junction
Shark Junction is home to one of the world's first and best shark encounters. This dive gives you a close encounter with the most beautiful large Caribbean Reef Sharks. Often your dive instructors will take the opportunity to feed and pet one of these amazing creatures.
