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It’s Bigger in The Bahamas

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On June 3, 2020
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It’s Bigger in The Bahamas

The 700 islands and cays of the Bahamas are naturally diverse, packing shallow reefs, walls, blue holes, caves, caverns and other features that couldn’t be better suited for divers of all skill levels. Browse our interactive map for top sites, dive operators, hotels, restaurants and more throughout the isles, and plan your visit to the The Islands of The Bahamas. #BahamasStillRockin.


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Andros is truly special, untouched and unique, and blessed with a diverse dive slate that gives scuba divers a number of options.

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Andros: Untouched Underwater Beauty

Andros is a place of authentic charm and unspoiled beauty, a vast island with huge swaths of untouched beaches, forest and mangroves. At 2,300 square miles, Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas, yet it remains remarkably undeveloped. Of course, that’s the great appeal for many visitors. Andros is 104 miles long by 40 miles wide, and made up of three main islands, North Andros, Mangrove Cay and South Andros. From Nicholls Town in the north to Little Creek in the south are small hotels, resorts, guest houses and lodges that offer a quiet getaway and comfortable accommodations for visitors. Read more here.


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The Bahamas are famously sharky and designated its waters a shark sanctuary in 2011.

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Bimini: Kingdom of the Sharks

Visiting Bimini for the first time feels like stepping back in time, to a less complicated era. The collection of islands known as Bimini are actually the closest Bahamian islands to the mainland United States, yet the vibe here is worlds away. Beyond the fishing, diving, and kayaking, Bimini offers both the quiet escape of empty beaches along and the boisterous camaraderie of sportsmen gathering at the marinas after a successful day on the water in the hot sun. Read more here.


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Dean’s Blue Hole is the second deepest blue hole in the world and has become the destination for competitive free divers.

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Long Island: Lovely, Pristine and Remote

The idyllic islands of many vacationers’ dreams conjure a tropical paradise — picturesque places with endless beaches and serene blue seas, where you can escape the stresses of daily life and find soothing tranquility. That dream comes true on Long Island. Located in the central Bahamas chain of islands, Long Island features lush green mangroves, steep rocky cliffs and caves that tower over its eastern shore, and soft pink- and white-sand beaches on the western shore that are lapped by peacock-blue and turquoise ocean waters. Read more here.


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With 80-feet of visibility year-round, there's always something to discover when scuba diving in The Islands of The Bahamas.

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