# Diving & Snorkeling

Discover world-class diving and snorkeling in the Bahamas - coral reefs, blue holes, shipwrecks, and exceptional visibility year-round.

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# Diving & Snorkeling

World-class underwater experiences

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The Bahamas offers some of the clearest waters in the world, with visibility often exceeding 100 feet and a diversity of dive sites from shallow reefs to dramatic walls and mysterious blue holes.

Many charter yachts carry dive equipment and can arrange for a dive master to join your trip. Whether you're a certified diver seeking challenging sites or a snorkeler wanting to explore vibrant reefs, the Bahamas delivers exceptional underwater experiences.

## Diving Highlights

-   **Dean's Blue Hole:** The world's second-deepest blue hole at 663 feet, located on Long Island.
-   **Tongue of the Ocean:** Dramatic wall dives dropping over 6,000 feet, accessible from Nassau and the Exumas.
-   **Andros Barrier Reef:** The third-largest barrier reef in the world, with pristine coral formations.
-   **Shark Dives:** Encounter Caribbean reef sharks in organized, safe shark feeding dives.
-   **Shipwrecks:** Numerous wrecks including deliberately sunk vessels now teeming with marine life.

## For Snorkelers

-   **Thunderball Grotto:** Swim inside a sunlit underwater cave featured in James Bond films.
-   **Coral Gardens:** Shallow reef systems throughout the Exumas and Abacos.
-   **Nurse Sharks:** Safe encounters at Compass Cay and other protected locations.
-   **Stingrays:** Interact with friendly rays at designated spots.

## Explore Underwater

Find a yacht equipped for your diving and snorkeling adventures.

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### Swimming Pigs

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### Thunderball Grotto

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### Pink Sand Beaches

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### Blue Holes

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### Bonefishing

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