Scuba Diver's Guide to The Bahamas: 10 Stunning Dive Sites
Where to Go Scuba Diving in The Bahamas?
Off-shore from the white-sand beaches, you’ll find the best scuba dive sites in The Bahamas. Clear waters and exquisite coral have summoned scuba divers for years to these warm waters. From blue holes to shipwrecks, these dives are full of tropical fish, bright corals, and sponges.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced scuba diver, the Bahamas has an underwater adventure that’ll suit you. Challenge yourself with deep caverns and whirling currents, or stick to the shallows where you can meet marine life big and small. Let’s take a deep dive into The Bahamas’ best underwater worlds.
1. Sugar Wreck
Historic wreck transformed into an underwater wonderland
适合： 冒险, 历史
For a beginner-friendly dive in an unusual spot, Sugar Wreck is an excellent choice. A sugar barge was lost at sea, and the wreck of the vessel has since been claimed by nature and become a reef of undeniable beauty. The waters are shallow enough to be easy to swim for beginners, but the wreck makes for an interesting swim even for experienced divers.
The site is north-west of Grand Bahama and can be reached by special diving trips. For a different experience, try a night dive for incomparable underwater views.
Sugar Wreck
2. Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
Dives for everyone from beginners to experts
适合： 家庭, 情侣/夫妇
The Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park is a vast area of protected land in the Exuma Cays, both above and below the water. There are a number of diving sites within the park for scuba divers of all skill levels. If you want some variety, then this is where to be.
One of the most popular sites within the park is the Jeep Reef, where marine life drifts through the remains of an old jeep. It’s one of the most colorful spots in the park, with spectacular coral, so go and take a glimpse beneath the waves.
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Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
3. Andros Barrier Reef
Breathtaking marine landscapes
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 家庭
The third-longest barrier reef in the world, the Andros Barrier Reef, is not to be missed while you’re in the Bahamas. The extent of this living structure will leave you in awe, especially as it’s also one of the healthiest reefs we have today.
Explore the Tongue of the Ocean, a 6500-ft-deep ridge that lies alongside the reef, and discover the incredible colors and creatures that dwell beneath the waves. The ecosystem of the reef is carefully protected and has 164 documented species of fish and coral living there. Head out with a diving tour to marvel at this natural wonder of the world.
Andros Barrier Reef
4. Lost Blue Hole, Andros Island
A dive into the wild blue yonder
适合： 家庭, 与众不同
The Lost Blue Hole near Andros Island is one of the mysterious blue holes in the Bahamian waters. These large, underwater sinkholes plunge deep beneath the sparkling waves and are the homes to sea creatures large and small.
Starting 40 ft below the surface and teeming with wildlife, the strange cavern of Lost Blue Hole plunges further to 200 ft below the surface. Dives usually take you just under 100 ft down, which gives you a great chance to experience this incredible natural phenomenon. Expect to spot some nurse sharks, reef sharks, angelfish, snappers, amberjacks, yellowtails, manta rays, moray eels, and sea turtles.
Lost Blue Hole, Andros Island
5. Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park
Numerous diving sites with protected wildlife
适合： 家庭, 情侣/夫妇
Diving in the Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park gives the opportunity to see a wide variety of different species of coral and other reef-dwellers. Only reachable by boat, there are mooring spots where you can bring your own charter for snorkeling, diving, or exploring the remote islands within the park.
The park is just off the west coast of Great Abaco, near Wilson City, and has existed since the 1970s, preserving the area and its amazing ecosystem for visitors today. Sail out to Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park and experience the glorious underwater world.
Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park
6. Tiger Beach
Swimming with sharks
适合： 冒险, 情侣/夫妇
Take the opportunity to swim alongside tiger sharks at the aptly named Tiger Beach. The shallow waters are a favorite spot for these beautiful fish. They get their name from the dark stripes down their sides and can grow up to 16 ft long. They aren’t the only fish making Tiger Beach their home; you can also see lemon sharks and snappers.
The dive site is around 20 miles from the coast of West End and can take a full day to visit, but the reward is well worth the journey. Take advantage of the opportunity to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
Tiger Beach
7. The Washing Machine
Challenging dive for adventurers
适合： 冒险, 与众不同
Experienced divers looking for a challenge will want to check out The Washing Machine. So called because of its twisting currents, which create challenging conditions that are great for thrill-seekers and scuba divers who want to push themselves. This is not a dive for beginners.
The currents here mean that this area near the Exuma Cays isn’t as popular with local wildlife, making it more of a spot for adventure than sightseeing. However, if you’re an advanced diving enthusiast looking for something different, make sure to check out this exciting Bahamas plunge.
The Washing Machine
8. Dean’s Blue Hole
Magnificent underwater cavern
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 冒险
Another of the Bahamas’ incredible blue hole diving sites is the ever-popular Dean’s Blue Hole. Just off the coast of Long Island, it’s an easy place to reach without spending hours in a boat. The dramatic image of the white sand disappearing into the blue abyss makes for incredible pictures and great diving.
Dean’s Blue Hole is 663 ft deep, the third deepest blue hole in the world, and it widens as you go down, opening into a huge underwater cavern. Crystal-clear water makes for a captivating diving experience. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Long Island, then dip beneath the waters to explore further.
Dean's Blue Hole
9. Conception Island Wall Dive
Plunging cliff covered in colorful coral
适合： 冒险, 与众不同
The dramatic, sudden drop-off at the Conception Island Wall dive site has amazed thousands of divers. The top of the wall is about 43 ft down, and then drops to around 330 ft, with corals, sponges, and other marine plants growing from the surface, creating a multicolored vertical garden.
To reach Conception Island Wall, you’ll first need to take a boat to Rum Cay or Long Island, then travel out to the site. Enjoy relaxing under the sun, accompanied by amazing views as you make your way over the turquoise water to this inspiring diving adventure.
Conception Island Wall Dive
10. Bimini Road
Astounding underwater rock formation
适合： 与众不同, 家庭
Known as Bimini Road, you’ll see large, rectangular stones paving a straight line across the seabed, like an ancient sunken road. These curious stone formations near Bimini Island in the west of The Bahamas have conjured up legends in the minds of many, and it’s possible to dive down to witness them for yourself. There’s no definitive answer to what this amazing, submerged site might have been for, but some have regarded it as evidence of the lost land of Atlantis.
Take a boat out from North Bimini to visit this astonishing location, then dive deep under the water and follow the road yourself to see where it leads.
Bimini Road
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