Seeking new diving experience in the Bahamas

[DiverJoy]

My husband and I will be doing a quick getaway from south FL in March. For the past two years, we've gone to Nassau, stayed at the Sheraton and went diving with Stuart's Cove. Both trips were great---but now we are looking for something new and different. We only go for 3-4 nights, luxury is not important and we want to get in as many dives as we can. Any suggestions?

 

[wmperry]

If you can extend your stay I would highly recommend Blackbeard's Cruises. Basic live aboard on a sailboat, but great people, diving, food, etc. Saturday departures out of Nassau, returning Thursday nights and safe to fly out Friday mornings.

 

[Dantheengineer]

I'd have a look at riding rock, San Salvador.
It's the best i've yet seen here abouts.
Failing that, if money is less of a concern. Stella Maris is rated VERY highly.
Also, if you like larger animals(Tigers/Lemons). Stuart Coves has opened up on Grand Bahama.
But then...If you like sharks...you wont go wanting round here.....
Andros has Small Hope Bay (VERY beautiful). (Also many others that i havent been to)
Rum Cay is tipped to have a new "adventure" resort. (Worth a google. i get... Rum Cay Skydive Adventure | Rum Cay Divers)
Please Dont restrict yourself to New Providence. Not if you've already done it. Every island has a story.
Bimini road.
Walkers cay bull sharks.
Oceanic white tips, Long island.
Hammers of San Sal.....the list goes on.
Google about!
Did you look at Turks Caicos?

Oh! And much Joy.....Err....Joy!

 

[psydeowt]

also check out blackbeards "weekend cruises" that run from Sat to Tuesday... have fun!

 

[peeweediver]

Just returned from a week at Riding Rosk in San Salvador. Have spent a week diving at Stuart's Cove 5 years ago. For me, San Sal has much more interesting topography and marine life. I'm going to post a trip report, but essentially, I would go back to Riding Rock in a heartbeat and, though I like Stuart's Cove, would not return. I am not a fan of organized shark feedings and in San Sal we had Reef sharks on every dive up close and personal and hammerheads on 30% of the dives. Not sure if riding Rock does less than a week, but Michelle, the owner, is fantastic.
Rob

 

[osprey]

Small Hope Bay in Andros is a great place.

 

[LIVdiver]

Lost Island Voyages is another liveaboard in the Bahamas. Trips out of Nassau mostly but sometimes out of Grand Bahama or Bimini. 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Great price great food and AWESOME diving. Family owned and operated so you can call the office and chat with him about ideas.