Help please

[Tighe]

HELP
My daughter and I snagged some tickets to Nassau for a dive trip before realizing the complexity of diving the Bahamas. Add to it that we’re going for the 10 days following Christmas. We assumed we‘d puddle jump to another island having not heard great reviews about Nassau but were really challenged to find anything available. Any suggestions on less crowded islands with snorkeling and diving options? We are both certified And would be happy with 4-6 dives during that time. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[runsongas]

just go with stuart's cove? otherwise, you are looking at grand bahama or bimini, which is going to add significant cost (but may be worth it if you want to see hammerheads/tigers)

eleutheras are pretty spread out that its better to look at liveaboards

 

[Tighe]

Thanks. We’re not drawn to sharks, more into reefs, walls and other sea life. Stuarts may be our only option. Thanks

 

[Lorenzoid]

I would have recommended Grand Bahama for diving, not New Providence (Nassau). Stuart Cove's is really all there is in Nassau. I have not dived with Stuart Cove's but it's certainly well regarded, especially for the shark thing. An island hopper to another island probably costs the same as your airfare did to get to Nassau.

 

[Rob9876]

As mentioned, liveaboards can be a good option from Nassau. Looks like for All Star Liveaboards that Blackbeard's and AquaCat both appear booked (never hurts to call), but Cat Ppalu looks to have openings if you can make a 12/23 sail date:

Trip Info - Cat Ppalu Details, Rates, Hotels + Checklists

Cat Ppalu - Check rates, availability + what's included. Details on Cat Ppalu's deposits, payments, pre + post trip hotels, ground transfers + how to book a Cat Ppalu dive trips. A helpful Cat Ppalu checklist is also included.

allstarliveaboards.com

I believe there may be other liveaboard companies besides All Star that also leave from Nassau.

 

[mbs]

Bahamasair flies to other islands in the Bahamas. I personally like San Salvador. 2 resorts - ClubMed and Riding Rock. Great walls!!! Sometimes hammerheads...