Scuba diving in the Bahamas: only operators with a confirmed program

About this list

When you look for scuba diving in the Bahamas, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 17 operators in the Bahamas on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a scuba diving program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span 13 regions, including Abaco, Green Turtle Cay, Andros, Exuma & Tiger Beach liveaboards, Bimini, Eleuthera, Cape Eleuthera and Eleuthera Harbour Island. 11 of the 17 operators (65%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Jan and Nov–Apr among them. There is no single season for the Bahamas, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 14 are listed as open to beginners and 11 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list dolphin, shark, ray, hammerhead shark and reef shark as target species. Ways to meet them: boat-based watching, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming. 15 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

Scuba diving by region in the Bahamas

• Grand Bahama, Freeport3
• New Providence, Nassau3

Other activities in the Bahamas

• Snorkeling in the Bahamas14
• Family water activities in the Bahamas12
• Marine life encounters in the Bahamas9
• Island hopping and boat trips in the Bahamas8
• Beaches and water play in the Bahamas4
• Surfing and SUP in the Bahamas3

Marine life in the Bahamas

• Sharks in the Bahamas7
• Dolphins in the Bahamas3

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