Diving on the North & Northeast of Nassau / Paradise Island

[erobe32]

Hoping to get some insight from those in the know. I'm going to be on Paradise Island the first week of December and wanted to hear about others' experiences diving around this area. I've gone out with Stuart's guys a bunch of times in the past and seen a lot of the Western/Southwestern side of Nassau. Obviously saw some great stuff there, good vis, etc.

Just wondering whether it is worth saving the travel time by diving off of a local boat on/near Paradise Island. Also, do any of the local shops fill Nitrox or is air the way to go in the Bahamas?

FWIW, I'm NAUI Rescue certified, SSI Nitrox/wreck/night & lim vis, working on tech certs. Ideally looking for something a little more unique than what i've had the pleasure of seeing in the past down there. Wrecks, deep dives, blue holes - that sort of thing.

Your insight is much appreciated.

 

[Kitannia]

I'm going to be at Paradise Island the week before for the first time (Nov. 26-Dec 2). So what did you think of Stuart Cove guys? Where were your favourite dive sites?

From my research, I heard the South Western sites are the best for New Providence. The other dive op is Bahama Divers closest to Paradise Island. I haven't read that many positive reviews for Bahama Divers and also their dive sites aren't that great. I'm still researching though. Will share where I can.

 

[Dantheengineer]

Home | Explore Scuba Bahamas is the only dive operator located right on Paradise Island, we offer that one of a kind experience.
You might try these guys.
Good luck!

 

[WicketsMom]

Home | Explore Scuba Bahamas is the only dive operator located right on Paradise Island, we offer that one of a kind experience.
You might try these guys.
Good luck!

Trying to check this out but the link isn't working. Is it my firewall at work, or is the server down? We're looking to book a 2-tank dive for two divers, with two snorkelers/ride-alongs while we are in Nassau on a Disney cruise. Any suggestions?

 

[Dantheengineer]

Mmmm....it was working earlier today. Now it's not. Were having a nightmare with cell phones/island wide two way radios etc at the moment (last two days). I wonder if the net's affected as well. In the mean time i'll get Sean's (explorer's boss/owner's) number and pm you with it.
I've never dived with them, but they are spoken of very highly locally.

 

[Dantheengineer]

yeah...sorry for the delay. Pressures of work etc.....
I cant get this to PM any more. if you can figure it out please PM me I'd be greatly honored to send you his number.
If you'll pardon me, I'm currently charged with what feels like approximately one and a half billion other things to be getting on with......
Do send ME a PM under this wonderful new interface, I shall respond with Shaun's number.