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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
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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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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)
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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
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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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