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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Small Hope Bay Lodge/ Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	The Good: The resort itself was wonderful. The staff was outstanding and truly cared about its guest. The rooms were clean and v... Full report		4/2005	Phil Tobin 100+ Dives
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros Island	Small Hope was a bit of a surprise. As soon as you arrive there and get checked in at the bar overlooking the clearest water that ... Full report		10/2003	Nicole Elise 100+ Dives
*Scuba Bimini/ South Bimini Yacht Club*		Bimini	BAD STUFF The lack of concern and general attitude and actions exhibited by the dive shop manager/ divemaster for Scuba Bimini, es... Full report		8/2004	Patricia Sinclair <100 Dives
*Bahama Divers/ Sunrise Beach Villas]*		Nassau	[There was very little coral or fish life. We did two wrecks, three shallow sites and the Blue Hole. Blue Hole was the only descen... Full report		10/2010	Kevin Darnell 500+ Dives
*None used/ Sunset Beach House*		Cat Island, south end	We just spent 4 days on the southern end of Cat Island. We rented the "Sunset Beach House. " The owner has the house listed for ren... Full report		10/2005	Casey Christensen <100 Dives
*UNEXSO/ Taino Beach Club Resort*		Grand Bahama Island	UNEXCO runs a first class operation, but I did have some issues with them. Maybe it was just my unlucky week. I had scheduled a ... Full report		4/2011	Bear Johnston 500+ Dives
*Sunn Oddesy Divers/ Tainoe beach*		Grand Island	"Grand Island, Bahamas." After extensive research on the internet we choose Sunn Odessy Divers in Freeport, Grand Island. They are a smaller shop catering ... Full report		5/2015	Kevin & Danna May 100+ Dives	1
*Sunn Odyssey Divers/ The Ocean at Taino Beach*		FreePort grand bahamas	"Grand Diving In grand Bahamas" I am in general not much of fan of diving in Caribbean, after many dives in Caribbean I can swear I know every grouper or Angle fi... Full report		10/2015	Pejman Khosropour 500+ Dives
*Sunn Odyssey Divers/ The Ocean at Taino Beach*		FreePort grand bahamas	"Grand Diving In grand Bahamas" I am in general not much of fan of diving in Caribbean, after many dives in Caribbean I can swear I know every grouper or Angle fi... Full report		10/2015	Pejman Khosropour 500+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star/ Towne Hotel/Orange Hill*		Nassau	"this was a good trip" As they say'it is like camping at sea, but it is a blast mixing with all the divers on board the boat. everyone begins to bond a... Full report		5/2015	gary 250+ Dives
*Explorer Ventures/ Turks & Caicos Explorer II*		South Bahamas	A few weeks of each year, the Turks & Caicos Explorer II heads to the south Bahamas. This was an area we had not explored ... Full report		11/2012	Carol D Cox 1000+ Dives
*Valentines Dive Center/ Valentines Resort/Marina*		Harbour Island	Can be periods of high wind so check forecast before going. All else is top notch with complimentry pro photography for guests wh... Full report		4/2013	George Gross 1000+ Dives
*Reef Oasis Dive Club/ Viva Wyndham Fortuna*		Freeport, Grand Bahama	"Sharks!" This was my first time visiting the Bahamas. I had several people tell me not to bother going to the Bahamas, but I’m glad I didn... Full report		11/2021	John Nelson 500+ Dives
*Viva Divers/ Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach*		Freeport	Viva Divers is the dive operator for the all inclusive resort Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach. I did some research before my trip, but ... Full report		8/2009	Jeff 100+ Dives
*UNEXSO/ Westin Our Lucaya*		Grand Bahama Island	UNEXSO had well- equipped boats and a comfortable dive master/ diver ratio. The crews were friendly and professional and were good g... Full report		3/2008	Rick 250+ Dives
*Sunndivers. Unexso, Caribbean divers/ Weston Sheriton at Lucaya Beach*		Freeport	Freeport diving is nice , but not exciting diving. I rate operations with an old fashioned concept that a C is average, unlike Har... Full report		8/2003	Jeffrey Greene 500+ Dives
*Sunndivers. Unexso, Caribbean divers/ Weston Sheriton at Lucaya Beach*		Freeport	Freeport diving is nice , but not exciting diving. I rate operations with an old fashioned concept that a C is average, unlike Har... Full report		8/2003	Jeffrey Greene 500+ Dives
*Sunndivers. Unexso, Caribbean divers/ Weston Sheriton at Lucaya Beach*		Freeport	Freeport diving is nice , but not exciting diving. I rate operations with an old fashioned concept that a C is average, unlike Har... Full report		8/2003	Jeffrey Greene 500+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Wyndham*		New Providence Island	Just a short hop from New Jersey, New Providence Island and it's port of Nassau was just great for a quick getaway and a chance fo... Full report		10/2005	Ken Katz 500+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Wyndham Nassau Resort*		Nassau	I read several reports in Undercurrent and in the Chapbook about Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas before we left and I had some concerns... Full report		6/2008	Allan 100+ Dives
*DiveDiveDive/ Wyndham Nassau Resort*		Nassau	DivDiveDive is an excellent operation and is the recommended dive operation of the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Everyone at DiveDiveDive... Full report		6/2003	Judy Brown 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove/ Wyndham- Cable Beach*		Nassau	I guess it depends on your expectations. . . and the time of year. I had read the reports on Stuart's Cove that it was very efficient... Full report		9/2006	Jim Cooper 100+ Dives
*Caribbean Divers/ [Island Seas Resort*		[Freeport	"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" First the good: You are promptly picked up at your resort and driven to the marina in a clean comfortable van so no auto is ne... Full report		11/2015	Dr Ronald Presutti 250+ Dives	1
*Dolphin Dream/ [NA*		Tiger Beach and Bimimi	"Sharks, sharks, sharks" Tiger Beach and Bimini on the Dolphin Dream, March 11- 19, 2022 My friend and dive buddy, Dan and I recently had the pleasure of... Full report		3/2022	Craig A Wood 1000+ Dives	1
*Bahamas Master*			"Diving & Crew Great, Boat not so Good" Diving was great, Tiger Sharks on every Tiger scheduled dive. Boat was disappointing. Cabins lacked storage/ hanging areas. Many... Full report		11/2023	Steven E Holmstrom 1000+ Dives
*Royal Caribbean Excursion*		CocoCay	"Perfect Day Diving at CocoCay" CocoCay is an island owned by Royal Caribbean cruise line. Only their cruise ships stop here and you have to sign up for a scuba d... Full report		9/2023	Kevin Peterson 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Nassau to Little San Salvador	"Aquacat made the BEST out of hammered Bahamian reefs" The Good news: The 22 year old Aquacat is still, IMHO, the finest liveaboard diving platform in the world. We had a group of 21 C... Full report		7/2023	Ronald Johnson 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"The Aquacat is an awesome boat" The Aquacat is the nicest liveaboard dive boat I have been on my 40+ years of diving; huge dive deck, full tanks, good ladders awe... Full report		5/2023	Steven Y Davidson 1000+ Dives
*Aggressor*		Tiger Beach	"You will see Tigers at Tiger Beach" We were on the Mike and Mike Photo Expedition on the Bahamas Aggressor. The Tiger Beach route leaves from the Old Bahama Bay Resor... Full report		5/2023	Tabby Stone 1000+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		exumas, our of nassau	"Ok, but wouldn't do it again" Overall experience was 2- 3, none of which was the fault of the crew or seaworthiness of the boat. The crew was enthusiastic and al... Full report		3/2023	Eric Geller 500+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Sea Explorer*		Exuma.	"A fun week on Blackbeards Sea Explorer" Blackbeards is famous for its low- budget liveaboards in the Bahamas. The Sea Hunter and its sister boat Morning Star are beautiful... Full report		3/2023	Mary Adams 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"Quality liveaboard" Outstanding dive operation on a solid boat (same layout as Mike Ball's Spoilsport). Everything runs like clockwork, but with a smi... Full report		1/2023	Thomas Read 1000+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma and Eleuthera	"Another great Aqua Cat trip." ... Full report		12/2022	Jon Sabo 250+ Dives
*The Phoenix Charter*		[N/A] Exumas	"The Phoenix Falls Short" The Phoenix Falls Short We had a crazy experience I want to share. First I must add the friends referred to below are som... Full report		9/2022	R W Berry 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		exumas	"Aqua Cat" Can't say enough good things about the boat operation and staff. Most of the diving was good, corals aren't in great shape. Mo... Full report		8/2022	Marcy Altman 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eleuthera, Exumas	"Easy diving from the AquaCat" The AquaCat is very well organized. Dinners are buffet style served at tables within a lounge. Lots of choices, on- ship cook. Take ... Full report		7/2022	Mary K Wicksten 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Georegtown to Nassau" This was a special trip they run twice a year. Once out of Nassau down to Georgetown and then back again. They do it twice a year ... Full report		5/2022	John Miller 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"A Tale of Two Reefs" With three different levels of liveaboard boats (Aqua Cat, Cat Ppalu, and Blackbeards) diving the Exumas for decades, All Star Liv... Full report		5/2022	Hugh E Aaron 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Georgetown to Nassau	"Memorable special itinerary led by outstanding staff" This was our third trip aboard Aquacat, our second pandemic- era trip. We chose this special Georgetown to Nassau itinerary to expe... Full report		5/2022	Belynda Warner 250+ Dives
*Dolphin Dream*		Tiger Beach	"Tiger Beach post-COVID" Spent a week on the Dolphin Dream, a converted ?shrimp trawler for a week at Tiger Beach and Bimini. You board at the marina adjac... Full report		3/2022	Thomas Read 1000+ Dives	1
*Dolphin Dream*		Tiger Beach & Bimini	"Outstanding Shark Diving" This was one of the most enjoyable dove trips I’ve been on. The boat, while it is not a luxurious dive yacht, is very well suited ... Full report		11/2021	Bogdan Alexandrescu 500+ Dives	3
*Guanahani Divers/Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	"Healthy Reefs in the Bahamas - Riding Rock Inn and Guanahani Divers" Our experience was pretty much in line with previous reports: great hospitality, comfortable but not luxurious accommodations, an ... Full report		10/2021	James Fox 500+ Dives
*Bahamas Aggressor*		Exhuma/Eleuthera	"Great boat, but the reefs are in bad shape" Despite being an older boat (the original Cayman Aggressor if I recall), the boat was in good shape, and the crew, despite being d... Full report		9/2021	Thomas Smith 1000+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"Still the standard for comfortable and well-run liveaboards" [. . . ] An excellent choice for my first ocean diving since late 2019. ... Full report		9/2021	Harvey Cohen 500+ Dives
*Juliet Sail and Dive*		Bimini	"It's always like coming back home on the Juliet!" As always, another wonderful trip on the Juliet! I have started to make this an annual trip, I enjoy this boat and the crew that ... Full report		9/2021	Nancy Boore 100+ Dives
*Lost Island Voyages*		Eluthera, Exumas	"2 sperates trips back to back weeks" I've been out with Lost Island Voyages on The Avalon multiple times. This year we decided to do 2 weeks back to back (2 different... Full report		8/2021	Richard Blackburn 1000+ Dives
*Bahamas Agressor*		Exumas, Eleuthera	"Nice trip on the Bahamas Aggressor " There were 11 guests for this week. The water was 86 and most of the reefs were covered with algae so the coral is not doing well ... Full report		8/2021	Craig Freundlich 500+ Dives
*Bahamas Aggressor*		Exumas	"Caribbean reef sharks, coral reefs and algae" We wanted to see sharks and we were not disappointed. There was no feeding, and I've very grateful for that. On a couple of dives ... Full report		8/2021	Annette D Keller 1000+ Dives
*Aggressor Bahamas Liveaboard*		Tiger Beach Itinerary	"Tiger Beach was a Fun week of Diving" For our 20th anniversary we wanted to go somewhere more exotic, but due to all of the COVID- 19 travel issues, we decided to go som... Full report		7/2021	Tammy Taunt 250+ Dives	1
*Bahamas Underground*		Bahamas	"Diving in Dali's Brain: Abaco's Crystal Caves with Brian Kakuk" This was a true bucket list trip. I dove with Brian Kakuk in Dan’s and Ralph’s Caves on Abaco in early June 2021. Having seen im... Full report		6/2021	Kendall Raine 1000+ Dives	2
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma Cays	"Easy Diving in the Bahamas " What can I say about the Aqua Cat Liveaboard that hasn't already been said? This liveaboard has a solid reputation and has won aw... Full report		5/2021	Peter Neubauer 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Nassau	"Aqua Cat" Due to weather we missed several dive opportunities mid- week to end of the trip. Captain tried to find some spots but we only got ... Full report		11/2020	John Miller 1000+ Dives
*Juliet Sail and Dive*		Bimini	"Very good trip. Remote dive sites and very healthy. " The crossing between Miami and Bimini was sporty. Recommend taking your sea sickness meds well ahead of time prior to the trip, if... Full report		10/2020	Rich Meyerholz 250+ Dives
*Phoenix Liveaboard*		New Providence, Exuma Cays	"Like Having Your Own Boat, plus a chef/captain and Dive Master" The Phoenix is a Lagoon 450 (45’) catamaran. It has four berths with double beds, each with its own head and shower. Three meals p... Full report		11/2019	Daniel Fazekas 250+ Dives	1
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros Island	"Superb" Our ten day trip was arguably the most enjoyable trip that we have been on in over 40 yrs of diving. We were treated royally durin... Full report		11/2019	Eric Schroeder 500+ Dives	2
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		Nassau,Exumas,Eleuthera	"Great week of Diving on the Morning Star" My husband and I had a fantastic time on this trip. If you have never been on this liveaboard do not expect too many creature com... Full report		9/2019	Catherine Choomack 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma	"Beautiful, relaxing" Twenty- two dives this week, I skipped one night dive because the afternoon dive had poor visibility. Water temp was 83- 86°F all we... Full report		7/2019	Mary Adams 250+ Dives	1
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas*		Nassau	"Stuart's Cove Cruise Ship Machine" Stuart's Cove is a large outfit with several dive boats. I dove with them 5 days and repeat divers was very uncommon. I was on the... Full report		6/2019	Jason Propsner 500+ Dives	2
*Froggies Out Island Adventures*		Abacos	"A+ dive operation " We spent a wonderful week on a yacht with another couple cruising and diving the Abacos in May 2019. Of the three dive centers tha... Full report		5/2019	jay morgan 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park	"Luxury boat. Good diving. Excellent group." In the lull following the winter holidays, with the added effects of the U. S. partial govt shutdown, there were only 17 guests on- ... Full report		1/2019	Harvey S Cohen 500+ Dives	2
*Blackbeard's -- Sea Explorer*		[N/A]Exuma and adjacent areas	"Great diving, competent crew and fun folks" Blackbeards sail/ motor cruises are not for divers who want luxury, to be guided underwater and taken care of. This is a boat for s... Full report		11/2018	bill mashek 1000+ Dives	1
*Club Med*			"Global Warming has Muliple Effects " Club Meds are a fairly know entity. However, San Salvador has one of the most beautiful fine beaches, with turquoise water. The ... Full report		11/2018	Hal Shanis 250+ Dives
*Bahamas Aggressor*		Exumas	"Excellent first liveaboard experience" For a first time liveaboard experience, it couldn’t have gone better. The hard working crew rotates through all tasks from cleanin... Full report		11/2018	Tony S 100+ Dives	3
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exumas	"A nice relaxing Aquacat Trip " My wife and I just spend a week abord the Aquacat touring the Exuma Cays & Eleuthera. During the week on can do up to 26 dives, I... Full report		11/2018	stuart levy 250+ Dives
*Blue Iguana Charters*		Tiger Beach	"Tiger Beach - one week live-aboard Nov 11-17, 2018 " I had been wanting to dive with Tiger Sharks at Tiger Beach for quite some time. The opportunity came up and I did Nov. 11- 17, 201... Full report		11/2018	Josh Roten 1000+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas*		Nassau	"Stuart Coves shark adventure ruined me for future dive excursions" Who would deny that seeing sharks is one of THE most exiting aspects about SCUBA diving? In 43 years of diving all over the world ... Full report		9/2018	James Devine 250+ Dives	1
*Juliet Sail and Dive*			"Awesome Diving With the Juliet in the Bahamas/North & South Bimini" Had a fantastic time diving with the Juliet around the Bimini islands. The crew (Owner/ Captain Liza, Captain Nate, Chef Amanda, M... Full report		8/2018	Nancy Boore <100 Dives	2
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas*			"Pays to visit right after filming for shark week" All our captains and divemasters were great. Sharks on almost every dive but we were there right after they had been out to film e... Full report		7/2018	Gregory Honore 250+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salador	"Good diving by Bahamian/Caribbean standards" Michelle Williams who owns Riding Rock Inn, was very easy to work with and was a great hostess for group. I've been escorting trip... Full report		7/2018	John Davis ? Dives	1
*Andros Beach Club*		South Andros	"Great Dive Trip" Small hotel Very personal service oriented resort Owner lives on site Home cooked food 2 boats 2- 6 divers on boat Inland B... Full report		6/2018	Robert Coles 250+ Dives	2
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	"Small Hope Bay, a bucket list item success" After having my eye on Small Hope Bay for a number of years, we finally pushed the buttons to make it happen. My reluctance was du... Full report		5/2018	Clem Clapp 250+ Dives
*Sandals*			"Sandals in Nassau" [2 months ago we were in St Lucia diving with Sandals also. The diving in Nassau is quite similar. It is great for beginners. It i... Full report		3/2018	Bernard Dubois 250+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		Bahamas	The sail Boat had only 12 divers for the week . Great. I had my own bunk and cabin. met divers from all over the world. ocean was... Full report		2/2018	Robert Levine 1000+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Aqua Cat - Great week in Bahamas" A week aboard in Exuma Cays & Eleuthera. 26 dives, good weather (though Nov. is still officially hurricane season. ) The company ... Full report		11/2017	Jeffrey D Hubbard MD 1000+ Dives	2
*Juliet Sail and Dive*			"Weather Got Us" We've been on the Juliet before and had many great dives, but the weather gods reared their ugly heads on this trip. Arrived aboar... Full report		10/2017	Frank Hall 500+ Dives
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