When it comes to diving in the Bahamas, the country is diverse and there are lots of spots that are worth considering for a diving holiday. There are the Caribbean Reef sharks in Nassau, hammerheads in Bimini, oceanic white tips in Cat Island...the list goes on. Away from the sharks there are lots of areas to consider for other, non-big-fish, reasons and on this page you will find our top picks.
Where to Go Diving in the Bahamas
Where to go in Bahamas
The Abacos
Beautiful colonial architecture and untouched white sandy beaches, the Abacos are stunning and are particularly good for family holidays.
Harbour Island
Harbour island is home to a three mile long pink sand beach and lovely hotels.
New Providence
More built up than other parts of the Bahamas, New Providence has some lovely hotels with the added bonus of some very exciting shark diving.
Grand Bahama
There is only one real reason to go to Grand Bahama: Tiger sharks.
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Luxury Hotels in Bahamas
Tiamo Resort
Located on the pure white sandy shores of south Andros, the remote Tiamo resort is the perfect place to get away from it all and truly unwind.
Kamalame Cay Resort
Just a short flight from Nassau takes you to the stunning Kamalame Cay private island resort, whose sandy shores are adjacent to the third largest,...
Small Hope Bay Lodge
The Small Hope Bay Lodge is run and owned by the same family that built the resort in 1960. You will struggle to find another resort in the Bahamas...
Hope Town Hideaways
Hope Town Hideaways keep a variety of rental villas on their books, perfect if you are a family or group of friends looking to get away. They...
Pink Sands Resort
The Pink Sands Resort is a beautiful resort set amongst lush tropical gardens and on the edge of Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sands Beach in...
Compass Point Beach Resort
Just a 5-minute drive from the international airport, the Compass Point Beach Resort is the perfect place to stay if you are looking to do some...
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
The fact that the Ocean Club, a Four Seasons resort is located on the busy paradise island off Nassau can quickly put you off. However, this...
Bimini Sands Resort
The Bimini Sands Resort in the Bahamas is the base for our dive expeditions in February each year to experience one of the most incredible creatures...
Old Bahama Bay Resort
Old Bahama Bay is an extremely comfortable resort from which you can experience one of the most exhilarating shark dives on earth. For a bit...
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Our Guide to Diving with Bull Sharks
Big, bold and brazen, bull sharks are thrilling underwater companions. These curious creatures frequent tropical coastlines around the world and have even been known to venture up rivers and tributaries (yes, really), making diving with bull sharks a bucket-list experience that's relatively…
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Our Five Favourite Warm Water Diving Destinations
From the promise of vibrant marine life and increased visibility to the simple pleasure of not having to wear a wetsuit, it's easy to see (pun intended) why so many of us love warm water diving. But where - and when - is such a delight guaranteed? Since the hotter seasons often overlap with…
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Top Ten Tiger Shark Facts
Tiger sharks are nicknamed the 'Dustbin of the Sea', they
have a reputation for being ferocious predators and are known for
their indiscriminate diet. In fact, these remarkable creatures will
eat just about anything.
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The World's Best Island-Hopping Itineraries
The world is big and the glorious challenge us travellers
have is how to explore as much of it as possible with the limited
holiday days you have each year. That's why we have created our
list of the world's best island-hopping itineraries for the time
poor, adventure-seeking dive addicts.
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World's Best Places to get Scuba Certified
If you haven't yet taken the giant stride into the underwater world but are looking to take the plunge on your next dream holiday, you may be wondering which are the world's best places to get scuba certified. When it comes to taking your first underwater breaths, there are a few factors to…
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