Freeport Bahamas

If you came to the Bahamas to see tiger sharks then this is the place to do it. The small, shallow sand flat is about an hour by boat from the West End of Grand Bahama Island. Tiger sharks are best found here outside of the summer months with July/August being the worst time to encounter them.

Part of the isolated Gingerbread grounds known for lobstering and spearing grouper and hogfish. Very high profile coral heads and numerous swim-throughs, surrounded by white sand and turtle grass, 50’ max depth, coral heads tops at 15-20’.

Hesperus is a small wreck on the bank surrounded by seagrass. Shallow (20’ / 7m), visibility can be a bit murky and green but a large population of loggerhead sea turtles makes up for it.

Coco Cay is an island just off Nassau belonging to the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and is a popular stop for cruise-goers to either snorkel or dive. A nice, calm, clear, easy dive.

Small strip of coral in 40’ (12m) of water, surrounded by sand and algae beds. Low profile with numerous ledges and overhangs. Huge schools of grunts and snappers, eels, turtles, nurse sharks. Plenty of macro life to explore as well for the seasoned diver. Excellent for all experience levels.

AKA Kinks, low profile coral over white sand, 45-50’. Multiple old anchors can be found, site is bounded by large concrete cubes. Can be prone to current, not much protection. Former site of Lerner Marine Lab acoustic studies on fishlife; cables can still be seen laying across reef.

This is a deep wreck off Bimini, in the Bahamas, on the edge of a drop-off. It attracts many pelagics and schools of permit and African Pompano. Prone to current and depths start at 76’ (23m) so advanced certification is recommended.

Sandy bottom outside Bimini harbor where Hammerhead shark dive is set up. No features on site itself, site location changes slightly based on tides, visibility, and boat traffic.

Extensive ledge system with many overhangs and some scattered small to large hard coral heads. Loads of macro life, good for slow dives with a flashlight during the day.

Concrete ship run aground in the early 1900s, former rum-running vessel, turned USAF practice target, now a bustling artificial reef with a wild history. Shallow (15’) and prone to tidal currents and unpredictable water temperature, best to dive during slack or incoming tide.