How to Best Experience Tiger Beach, Bahamas?

[living4experiences]

I want to dive with tigers and hammerheads at Tiger Beach and I've read the season is short, January to March/early April. Does anyone have recommendations whether it's best done with a land-based trip or live-aboard? Any dive operators or hotels you've used and liked? I only know of the Bahamas Master live-aboard that goes to this area in this season.

 

[Dan]

I plan to go with Dolphin Dream out of West Palm Beach, Florida

Tiger Shark Expedition on November 2020 with $895 (30%) off

 

[dirtfarmer]

I did a trip on the Shearwater in January 2 years ago. Epic. The season you stated is the best for Hammers to show up. I would go on the Shearwater again and almost did this last January, but I got my space for Soccoro so chose that.

 

[Knockneed Man]

It starts much earlier than January. On one dive in late October we had 14 tigers... had to abort that one because it was so hot. Most dives average 3-7 tigers, with tons of lemons, reefs and a bull or two. Live aboard is by far the best way to go, and as above, go with the dolphin dream - they’re fantastic. Don’t go with Bahamas master - I won’t bash them, but just don’t. If you have more questions feel free to ask.

Also, Eli from from shark diver magazine (defunct) has spots on his October trip on the dolphin dream. Can’t recommend it enough.

Tiger Shark Diving — SDM Diving

 

[Hoag]

It starts much earlier than January. On one dive in late October we had 14 tigers... had to abort that one because it was so hot. Most dives average 3-7 tigers, with tons of lemons, reefs and a bull or two. Live aboard is by far the best way to go, and as above, go with the dolphin dream - they’re fantastic. Don’t go with Bahamas master - I won’t bash them, but just don’t. If you have more questions feel free to ask.

Also, Eli from from shark diver magazine (defunct) has spots on his October trip on the dolphin dream. Can’t recommend it enough.

Tiger Shark Diving — SDM Diving

I think that the Hammerhead season is the Limiting Factor, not the Tigers.

 

[living4experiences]

Indeed, I am looking for the ideal month to catch the hammerheads and tigers at the same time for this trip as well as a good operator.

 

[runsongas]

february would be the best, although the bimini hammerhead season extends january to march. aggressor doesn't seem to do the extended combined itinerary anymore for both tiger beach and bimini. the bahamas master wasn't great, but from what i've seen of the florida based boats, they aren't much different.

 

[Epic Diving]

Hi Guys,

We have been running day trips to Tiger Beach since 2013 and offer dive and accommodations packages of varying length. February, March and April have been the best for seeing both Tiger Sharks and Great Hammerheads at Tiger Beach. In fact, we regularly see up to 6 species of sharks on a single dive during these months. Check out this post to read more information on this peak season and see a cool video. You can find details on our website or email us at info@epicdiving.com.

Stay safe and hope to see you out there soon!

Tiger Beach Peak Season!

• Epic Diving
• Jun 18, 2020

During the peak diving season at Tiger Beach, we see up to 6 species of sharks on each dive...