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The largest Bahamian island is home to over 200 kilometres of barrier reef and lies next to the ‘Tongue of the Ocean’, a 2,000 metre deep oceanic trench. Also famed for its blue holes, biodiversity of bird species and inland waterways, there’s something for everyone.
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Ideal for viewing: Nassau grouper, Caribbean reef shark, southern stingray, garden eel
Excellent for: Resort based diving
The most westerly island in the Bahamas and just a short flight from Nassau, Bimini has become recognised for its world-class diving and snorkelling, with crystal clear waters home to wild dolphin and an abundance of fish, wrecks and sharks; including hammerheads.
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Ideal for viewing: great hammerhead shark, Atlantic spotted dolphin, spotted eagle ray, lemon shark, hawksbill turtle
Excellent for: Resort based diving, Shark diving, Hammerhead shark
One of the least inhabited islands of the Bahamas, with rolling hills, miles of idyllic deserted beaches and world-class diving experiences, Cat Island is a stunning year round destination - whether you want to dive, snorkel or just get away from it all.
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Ideal for viewing: oceanic white-tip shark, nurse shark, green turtle, southern stingray, Nassau grouper
Excellent for: Shark diving
Considered to be the most pristine area in the Bahamas, the Exumas are home to some of the most prolific and varied underwater life of any coral reef in the world. A photographer’s dream, divers can expect regular shark encounters and plenty of critters.
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Full of history and charm, Grand Bahama island is the most northerly in the archipelago and combines a young thriving town with enchanting marine life. Expect unique shark encounters, a maze of underwater cave systems, reefs, wrecks and dolphins.
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Ideal for viewing: tiger shark, oceanic white-tip shark, lemon shark
Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Shark diving
Hardly touched by modern tourism, Long Island is unspoiled and tranquil, with exquisite scenery, pristine soft white sand beaches and an exciting mix of dive sites including the world famous Dean’s Blue Hole, accessible from the shore.
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Ideal for viewing: Caribbean reef shark, barracuda, green turtle, common dolphin, Atlantic tarpon
Excellent for: Shark diving
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, sits on the island of New Providence, where underwater highlights include wonderful walls, colourful reefs, world famous wrecks and plenty of shark encounters. The island also offers some vibrant culture, museums and restaurants.
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San Salvador lies in the southeast of the Bahamas, and is its best kept secret. Divers can expect pristine beaches, stunning visibility, healthy reefs teeming with marine life, swim-throughs and caverns, and plenty of shark encounters, including hammerheads.
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The stunning islands that make up the Bahamas are particularly famous for their shark encounters. Explore the exceptional Exumas National Park by liveaboard or enjoy a resort-based diving holiday to remember.
6 recommended trips.Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
With so many islands and dive sites to explore, a liveaboard is one of the most popular ways to dive the Bahamas. Enjoy crystal clear water, vibrant reefs, blue holes, plentiful shark encounters and photographic opportunities.
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When to go: Jan-Dec
Duration inc. flights: 9 days
Price inc. flights: From £1,995 pp
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Base yourself in Nassau for a week and explore wonderful walls, colourful reefs and world famous wrecks. There is even a chance for thrill seekers to participate in an adventure with wild sharks.
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When to go: Nov-Jun
Duration inc. flights: 9 days
Price inc. flights: From £2,495 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Head over to San Salvador, one of the Bahamas Out Islands, for a week diving some of the Bahamas’ most spectacular dive sites. Experience stunning reefs, plunging wall dives and encounters with hammerhead sharks.
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When to go: Nov-Jun
Duration inc. flights: 11 days
Price inc. flights: From £3,395 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Bimini is renowned for its shark encounters, especially that of the great hammerhead. Get up close to these amazing creatures during their annual aggregation - an incredible experience.
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When to go: Jan-Mar
Duration inc. flights: 10 days
Price inc. flights: From £4,295 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Book an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy unique and thrilling underwater encounters with tiger and lemon sharks. Departing from Grand Bahama Island, there are also plenty of wreck and reef dive sites nearby.
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When to go: May-Aug
Duration inc. flights: 11 days
Price inc. flights: From £3,475 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
Renowned for regular sightings of oceanic white-tip sharks in season, Cat Island is undoubtedly one of the best locations in the world for encounters with this inquisitive pelagic species.
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When to go: Mar-Jun
Duration inc. flights: 11 days
Price inc. flights: From £4,295 pp
Trip type:
Tailor-made trip idea
When to go
The Bahamas are best visited from November to May each year.
Seasons
Hurricane season
Jun to Oct: The summer months are wetter in the Bahamas and the seas are calmer, with the chance of hurricanes between June and October
Dry season
Nov to May: November to May sees the best weather in the Bahamas and also offers its best diving conditions
Wildlife events
Feb to Mar: The best months for bull sharks and tiger sharks
Jan to Mar: Great hammerhead sharks on Bimini Island
Apr to May: Oceanic whitetip sharks in the Cat Islands
Dive Resorts
6 recommended places to stay.Please contact us for further suggestions.
Located on the largest Bahamian island, Andros, this all inclusive family run resort has 21 beachfront cabins and offers a friendly informal atmosphere with amazing dive and snorkelling sites just minutes away.
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This small resort and marina, established in 1947, is as famous for its fishing excursions as it is its diving activities and shark encounters, due to its prime location on North Bimini island.
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Located on the island of South Bimini, famous for its dolphin and hammerhead shark encounters, this luxurious resort caters for divers after plenty of adventure. The on-site dive centre offers daily boat diving.
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Located in the southeast of Cat Island, this family run property sits on a beautiful private beach on one of the least explored islands of the Bahamas. A perfect place to get away from the world and enjoy some amazing diving.
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A favourite amongst divers, this small charming property is set on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, 50 steps from a white sandy beach. Its location near the airport also makes it ideal for an overnight stopover.
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This purpose built resort is situated on San Salvador in the southeast of the Bahamian archipelago. It offers excellent facilities and has been welcoming divers and water sports enthusiasts since the 1960s.
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Liveaboards
4 recommended liveaboards.
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This luxurious catamaran liveaboard operates throughout the year to the Exumas, the most pristine area in the Bahamas, where you will find plenty of sharks, mysterious blue holes and isolated islands.
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An intimate and luxurious vessel, the Bahamas Aggressor accommodates just 14 passengers and offers year-round itineraries to the Bahamas finest dive sites including shark encounters.
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Departing from Nassau, this 20 metre sloop visits the stunning waters of the Exumas, southwest Eleuthera and Little San Salvador in the central Bahamas. Accommodation is casual and is a great option for a group of friends.
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The Bahamas Master accommodates 18 passengers in style offering a range of itineraries with multiple shark encounters, wrecks to explore and spectacular diving highlights.
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