Scuba Dive

More than 100 miles of magnificent reef and excellent 100+ foot visibility make the Abaco Islands, in the northern Bahamas, an ideal scuba destination.  The reefs are famous for their huge caverns and tunnels filled with rays of sunlight that penetrate through gaps in the coral growth. Much of the reef formation is colonies of star coral, but there are also elkhorn forests and isolated hard corals. In addition to the reefs and caverns, there are also impressive inland blue holes (complete with creepy stalactites) to explore.

Caribbean reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, tarpon, southern stingrays, grouper, barracuda, ocean triggerfish, parrotfish, and schools of all manner of Caribbean tropical fish abound in the waters off the islands.  Several underwater wrecks break up a day of reef diving, including: the Debra K in 130 feet of water, the San Jacinto in 20 – 50 Feet of water, and the wreck of the Guana Cay dingy in 60 feet of water.

The Abaco Islands are quite quiet, with two small airports, a single traffic light, and few tourists. Many times you can find yourself diving without another dive boat in sight.  Accommodations are pleasant, but not fancy, although all you can find all the comforts of home.  In short, this isn’t the place if you are looking for intense night life unless you are doing so underwater.