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1Mermaid Reef
Mermaid Reef is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, Caribbean which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
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Goulding Cay Wall
Great black coral trees and barrel sponges. Goulding Cay Wall alos offers great schools of pelagics. West of Goulding Cay
BeginnerMax depth 68.9 ftBoat entry
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3The Willaurie Wreck
The Willaurie was built in Denmark in 1907. She sank originally in Potters cay, Nassau; moved; and finally sunk during a storm near Clifton Pier. Great wreck dive with a nice propeller (photographers will enjoy!) South of Goulding Cay; west of Clifton point.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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4DC3 Wall
DC3 Wall is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, New Providence - Nassau which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat or Shore entry
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5Trinity Caves
These caves are a collection of shallow caves with three major openings. In 45 feet of water, the caves go in about 30 feet with the largest opening being eight feet across and four feet high. Look for large lobsters and reclusive groupers.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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6Lost Blue Hole
This massive blue hole starts near 45 feet below the surface, and is bigger than 100 feet in diameter. 10 miles southeast of Nassau
BeginnerMax depth 44.9 ftBoat entry
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7The James Bond Wrecks
This dive site offers two main wrecks: - The former tugboat known as the Tears of Allah starred in Never Say Never Again (James Bond movie) - The Vulcan Bomber South of Clifton Point
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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8Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, New Providence - Nassau which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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9David Tucker Wreck
David Tucker Wreck is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, New Providence - Nassau which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 38.1 ftBoat entry
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10Reef Balls
Concrete balls placed underwater by Royal Caribbean to foster the growth of coral, algae, etc. Berry Island
BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftBoat entry
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11Black Forest
Several big tunnels and crevices; gorgonians; black corals; sharks... Southwest tip of San Salvador island.
BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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14Barracuda Aquarium
Sandy bottom with large dead coral formations sticking out. Large and curious Barracudas patrolling site. Extremely clear water!
BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftBoat entry
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15Back Side of the Blue Hole
Back Side of the Blue Hole is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, Andros Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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16Little Frenchman Inland Blue Hole
Little Frenchman Inland Blue Hole is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, Andros Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Max depth 89.9 ftShore entry
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17Blue Hole 3rd Level
Blue Hole 3rd Level is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, Andros Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
Max depth 100.1 ftBoat entry
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18Blue Hole 2nd Level
Blue Hole 2nd Level is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Bahamas, Andros Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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19Guardian Inland Blue Hole
Access is via a 1/4 mile Brush Walk along a rough trail.
Max depth 165 ftShore entry
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20Queen Anne's Revenge Wreck
This wreck is a replica of the Queen Anne's Revenge. A very colorfull wreck, with impressive canons! Original wreck information: "The Queen Anne's Revenge was the name of Blackbeard's famous pirate ship. Originally named Concord, the vessel was built by England in 1710, but captured by the French a year later. The ship was modified to hold more cargo and renamed La Concorde. The slave-ship was captured again by pirate Captain Benjamin Hornigold on November 28, 1717 near the island of Martinique. Hornigold turned the ship over to one of his pirates - Edward Teach, who was later known as Blackbeard, and made him Captain. Blackbeard converted La Concorde into his flagship, adding 20 more cannons and renaming it the Queen Anne's Revenge. With it he ranged the west coast of Africa and the Caribbean, taking English, Dutch and Portuguese ships. Queen Anne's Revenge was described as a 300-ton frigate armed with 40 cannon. Her name may have come from the War of the Spanish Succession, which was known in the Americas as Queen Anne's War, and in which Blackbeard was thought to have fought. Blackbeard's flotilla was chased into Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina by Lieutenant Robert Maynard, Captain of the HMS Pearl. Maynard had been sent to capture Blackbeard by the governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood. Queen Anne's Revenge ran aground while attempting to enter the inlet, and another of Blackbeard's ships, Adventure, was lost trying to free her. Blackbeard disbanded the flotilla, and escaped by transferring supplies onto a smaller ship. Queen Annes Revenge and Adventure were left stranded, and Captain Stede Bonnet ("The Gentleman Pirate"), took command of the ten-gun pirate sloop Revenge and parted ways with Blackbeard. In 2005, researchers are thought to have found the famous flagship two miles from the North Carolina shore and are raising cannon and other artifacts hoping to prove it to be the Queen Anne's Revenge. Twenty cannons and more than 16,000 artifacts have been recovered from the wreckage. The research and recovery team include Bradley Rodgers from East Carolina University, and project director Mark Wilde-Ramsing." Source: Wikipedia.org This wreck is located 1.25 miles South of Ft. Macon, just outside Beaufort Inlet, NC and can only be accessed with permission of the state of North Carolina. Queen Anne's Revenge Wreck is also known as Blackbeard's flaghship.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
Top dive shops in The Bahamas
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Book4.9 (36) · George Town
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Book4.7 (112) · Andros Islands
International Field Studies
Book5.0 (15) · Andros
Greenwood Beach Resort
Book4.7 (46) · Cat Island
The Bahamas diving guide
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in The Bahamas?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in The Bahamas are Mermaid Reef (5.0 from 2 reviews), Goulding Cay Wall (5.0 from 1 review) and The Willaurie Wreck (5.0 from 1 review).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in The Bahamas?
The top-rated beginner sites are Goulding Cay Wall (5.0 from 1 review), The Willaurie Wreck (5.0 from 1 review) and DC3 Wall (5.0 from 1 review).
Where can I shore dive in The Bahamas?
Mermaid Reef and DC3 Wall are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
Are there dive shops in The Bahamas?
Zentacle lists 18 dive shops in The Bahamas. The top-rated are Dive Exuma (4.9 from 36 reviews) and Small Hope Bay Lodge (4.7 from 112 reviews).