bahamas diving brochure

8/13/2019 Bahamas Diving Brochure

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With the third largest barrierreef system in the world andaround seven hundred islandsand cays, the choice of TheBahamas reefs to dive is out of

this world. From the vibrancyof Nassau and Grand Bahamain the north to thesouthernmost reaches of

quieter spots like Long Cay,Crooked Island and Mayaguanain the south, off-shore youlldiscover healthy coral reefsthat teem with life and pulse

with colour. Should you choosea liveaboard dive trip, theresthe rarely visited reef areas likethe Gingerbread Grounds andCay Sal Bank, claimed toinclude one of the largest atollsin the world.Reef" ae be##e in The Bahama"


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Shak ac#ion

Want to see sharks whileyoure diving? The Bahamasare famous for sharkencounters. These are notsharks that disappear into the

blue when you see them.These are not fleetingencounters. These sharks areup close and personal.

Typically, Caribbean reefsharks are impressive beastsbut they are not the onlysharks you might encounter.There are lemon sharks, nurse

sharks, bull sharks, greathammerheads and tiger sharkstoo. Its the shark-divingcapital of the world.

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Back #o "chool

The name Bahamas comes from theSpanish for shallow seas but deep bluechannels punctuate the clear turquoisewaters around the islands and these arefrequented by huge schools of fish that

make their way across the dive sites.Atlantic spadefish, jacks, dorado, silkysharks, silvery tarpon, and even Nassaugrouper during spawning, school in largenumbers. If your passion isto swim with the fishes, thisis the place for you. Fi"h "chool be##e in The Bahama"


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Fl(ing high

Using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV)is no fun if you cant see where youregoing. No problem in the high-visibilityconditions provided by the Bahamianwaters. You can rent a DPV at selecteddive-centres and fly along the reef walls,covering a lot more territory than you

would by fin-power alone.

For the less ambitious there are bubble-subs at selected dive-centres.

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Ge# &ecked

The waters around TheBahamas have never been achallenge to navigators over

passing years but anenvironmentally-awaregovernment has encouraged thesinking of artificial reefs in theform of manyold and obsoleteor unwanted

vessels. These have received anew lease of life, providing asafe habitat for marine life and

prove popular with divers.Where else is the water so clear,you can see a whole wreck fromthe surface?

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T$n #$#le

The islands and cays of

The Bahamas are famous fortheir white, pink and goldensandy beaches. They stillprovide plenty of nestingsites for a vibrant turtlepopulation that is otherwiseendangered through loss ofhabitat in many parts of theworld. Hawksbill,loggerhead and green turtlesare most commonly

encountered and itspleasant to spend timeunderwater with theseenigmatic reptiles.

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Kee "miling

Why do dolphin smile? No, its notbecause they live in The Bahamas! Likeall mammals they require fresh water,which they obtain from the fishes theyswallow whole. Their mouths are soshaped that they can squeeze theseawater out before they swallow.Spotted bottle-nose dolphin are oftenseen off the coast of The Bahamas andAtlantic bottle-nose dolphin, rescued

and rehabilitated from dolphinarium andaquariums around the world, are allowedto swim free from Sanctuary Bay inGrand Bahama.

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Rock on!

You dont need to be apetrologist to enjoy thespectacular rock formations ofThe Bahamas caves. Theseformed thousands of years agobefore sea levels rose and

flooded them. Bahamian BlueHoles are formed from thecollapsed ceilings of suchcaves and have been explored

by pioneering cave divers likeRob Palmer, Steffi Schwabeand Ben Rose. You dont needto be a full-on cave divereither, to experience what itslike in the caverns and

entrances of many of theseBlue Holes and cavern divingcourses are available atselected dive-centres.

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Di%e cen#!e"

* P = PADI; N = NAUI; S = SSI. Every dive centres will recognize the BSAC cards.

The AbacosAbove and Below Abaco 2 2 1 15 N,S www.scuba-diving-abaco-bahamas.com

Dive Abaco 1 or 2 3 1 14-22

ALL

www.diveabaco.comDive Guana 1 2 1 7 P,S,N www.diveguana.com

Froggies Out Island Adventure 2 1 1 10 PADI www.froggiesabaco.com

Brendals Dive center 2 4 1 12 ALL www.brendal.com

Treasure Divers 2 1 1 6-20 P,N www.treasure-divers.com

Andros Andros Diving 3 3 2 6-8 ALL www.androsdiving.com

Small Hope Bay Lodge 3 5 5 2-16 ALL www.smallhope.com

BiminiBimini Undersea 2 3 2 14-22 ALL www.biminiundersea.com

Cat IslandHawk Nest Resort and Marina 2 1 2 8 PADI www.hawks-nest.com

Greenwood 3 2 12 12 ALL www.greenwoodbeachresort.com

Shannas Cove 4 1 7 17 P,N www.shannas-cove.com

EleutheraOcean Fox Diving 1 to 3 3 3 10 P,S www.oceanfox.com

Valentines Dive Center 2 3 2 5-30 PADI www.valentinesdive.com

Cape Eleuthera Divers 2 to 4 3 1 15 PADI www.capeeleuthera.com

The ExumasDive Exuma 4 3 2 4-8 ALL www.dive-exuma.com

Staniel Cay Divers 2 to 4 1 1 10 PADI www.stanielcaydivers.com

Grand Bahama IslandGrand Bahama Scuba 2 2 1 15 ALL www.grandbahamascuba.com

Sunn Odyssey Divers 2 1 2 10-18 PADI www.sunnodyssey.com

UNEXSO 3 8 7 4-16 ALL www.unexso.com

Viva Diving 7 2 23 PADI www.vivaresorts.com

Long IslandCape Santa Maria Dive Center 1 2 1 6 PADI www.capesantamaria.com

Stella Maris Resort 3 3 3 20 PADI www.stellamarisresort.com

Nassau Paradise IslandBahama Divers 2 5 2 20 PADI www.bahamadivers.com

Stuart Coves Dive Bahamas 4 20 13 16-45 P,S,N www.stuartcove.com

San Salvador Club Med Columbus 3 12 2 100 PADI www.clubmed.com

Riding Rock Inn 2 1 2 15 P,S www.ridingrock.com

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Information correct at the time of going to press. Contact individual dive centres for further i nformation.

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Florida

Freeport International (FPO)

Nassau International (NAS)

North Eleuthera (ELH)

Govenors Harbour (GHB)

Rock Sound (RSD)

Arthurs Town (ACT)

New Bight (TBI)

George Town (GGT)

Stella Maris (SML)

Crooked Island (CRI)

Spring Point (AXP)

Mayaguana (MYG)

Inagua (IGA)

San Salvador (ZSA)

Deadmans Cay (LGI)

North Bimini (NSB)South Bimini (BIM) Treasure Cay (TCB)

San Andros (SAQ)

Marsh Harbour (MHH)

Andros Town (TZN)

Mangrove Cay (MAY)

South Andros (TZN)

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AQUACATDives per day: 4Instructors: 4

Boats: 1, capacity 22-30Diving available: shark, night, wreck,Blue Hole, wall, drift, nitroxAgencies: AllFacilities: photo/videowww.aquacatcruises.com

BLACKBEARDDives per day: 4Instructors: 2Boats: 3 capacity 22Diving available: shark, night, wreck, wall, driftAgencies: PADI, SSIFacilities: gift shopwww.blackbeard-cruises.com

CAT PPALU

Dives per day: 4Instructors: 1Boat capacity:12Diving available: shark, dolphin, night,Blue Hole, wallAgencies: PADI, SSI, NAUIFacilities: photo/video, gearwww.catppalu.com

EXPLORER VENTURES UNLIMITEDDives per day: 5Instructors: 6Boats: 1, capacity 18Diving available: shark, dolphin, night, deep,wreck, wall, nitrox, snorkellingAgencies: All

Facilities: photo/video, gearwww.explorerventures.com

DOLPHIN DREAM TEAMDives per day: 5Instructors: 1Boat capacity:12Diving available: shark, dolphin, night, deep,wreck, wallAgencies: PADIFacilities: photo/video, gearwww.dolphindreamteam.com

AQUACAT

SCUBA ADVENTURES UNLIMITED

Instructors: 4Boats: 1, capacity 10Diving available: shark, dolphin, night,deep, wreck, nitroxAgencies: PADI, NAUIFacilities: gearwww.scuba-adventures.com

SEA DRAGONDives per day: 5Instructors: 5Boats: 1, capacity 10Diving available: shark, night, wreck,Blue Hole, wall, drift, snorkellingAgencies: PADI

Facilities: restaurantwww.seadragonbahamas.com

JULIET SAILING AND DIVINGDives per day: 5Instructors: 2Boats: 1, capacity 12Diving available: night, nitrox, snorkellingAgencies: PADIFacilities: photo/video, gear, restaurantwww.sailjuliet.com

Airport


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The Bahamas Tourist Office 10 Chesterfield Street London W1J 5JL UK

Tel +44 (0)20 7355 0800 Email [email protected] www.bahamas.co.ukUNDERWATERPHOTOGRAPHYBYJOHNBANT

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