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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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*Aggressor*		[Tiger Beach	"Bahamas Aggressor - Tiger Beach" Bring insect repellent. No- seeums at Old Bahamas Bay. Were not allowed on boat until 4 PM would store luggage on boat while you... Full report		7/2017	Jim Tompkins 1000+ Dives	1
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star/ Nassau Harbour Club*		Exumas and Eleutheras	"Great trip, fantastic crew, and tons of fun on the Morning Star!" This was my first liveaboard, and I really looked forward to this trip with Blackbeard's. I read just about all of the reviews on... Full report		5/2017	Nancy Boore <100 Dives
*Sandals Royal Bahamian*			"Chilly diving in March" The water was colder than anticipated. I wound up wearing 2 3mm wet suits and a hood. There were lots of sharks: nurse and reef... Full report		3/2017	Janet Westin 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Eleuthra and Exumas	"Aquacat In Better Shape" After reading the review of August, 2016 I have to say first that apparently the ship was maintained during offseason as I did not... Full report		3/2017	George Borton 500+ Dives
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Ocean Reef Resort*		Freeport, Grand Bahama	"Deja Vu: Still a great operation" We returned to Grand Bahama Scuba after a long break because my now married with family kids were certified with Fred in 1996, and... Full report		9/2016	Calvin Sprik 500+ Dives	1
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Ocean Reef Resort*		Freeport, Grand Bahama	"Deja Vu: Still a great operation" We returned to Grand Bahama Scuba after a long break because my now married with family kids were certified with Fred in 1996, and... Full report		9/2016	Calvin Sprik 500+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Few fish & lots of dead coral" Comfortable boat, good food, good staff. Very few fish. Lots of dead coral. You will see sharks. Not worth the expense... Full report		5/2016	Debora McAteer 500+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Sea Explorer*		Eleuthra, Exumas, Grand Provid	"Cannot complain too much about a free trip..however....caveat emptor!" I won this trip in a photography contest and all I had to pay was airfare. I invited two other friends along as well (my own hand ... Full report		10/2016	Laura Tesler 250+ 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
*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*		Eleuthera	"Blackbeard Morning Star - August 2016" This was my first live- aboard. The Morning Star is a 65' ship, on which 25 people (20 divers, 5 crew) live for a week for a time. ... Full report		8/2016	Dave Madorsky 100+ Dives
*Lost Island Voyages/ Avalon*			"Lost Island Voyages is a top flight experience" I found their information prior to arrival very useful, the atmosphere is very relaxed my biggest mistake was overpacking. The shi... Full report		9/2016	Richard Jones 1000+ Dives	1
*Sandals Grand Bahamian*		Nassau	"good diving" ... Full report		5/2016	Dennis Gobeil 500+ Dives
*Bahamas Carib Dancer*		Tiger Beach	"Bahamas Aggressor Tiger beach" My dive Buddy and I booked on the Aggressor fleets Carib Dancer because the itinerary stated "Tiger Beach" This cost an extra $2... Full report		8/2016	stephen murvine 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Mostly dead or dying reefs" As stated in earlier reports, the majority of reefs are covered in algae and are in very unhealthy condition. Due to these condit... Full report		9/2016	Greg Luken 250+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Excellent week on the Aqua Cat" This was my fourth Aqua Cat trip for good reason. The boat is excellent and very well designed for divers. Lots of room and great ... Full report		8/2016	Douglas Harlan Reed 500+ Dives	1
*Lost Island Voyages*			"CaptainRay's Excellent Adventure" After hearing about Lost Island Voyages from a friend I decided to reach out and get more information. It just so happened they ha... Full report		9/2016	jeffrey 1000+ Dives	1
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Paradise Island*		Nassau	"No second time" Boat captain decides on dive site, which on the day I went with them was chosen for least bumpy water. Divers are assigned buddie... Full report		9/2016	Donald Greenberg 1000+ Dives
*Bahama Divers/ Paradise Island*		Nassau	"Once is enough" March 28 Bahama Divers in Nassau, Bahamas First dive time limit 30 minutes and 80 feet. Must stay with dive master as a group. S... Full report		4/2016	Donald Greenberg 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Good Boat, Awful Diving" This was my second live aboard of 2016. Both were reviewed by Undercurrent after my trips. I mention this because it gave me the... Full report		5/2016	Mr Brent Woods 500+ Dives
*Guanahani Divers/ Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	"Great diving at a diver's resort" Our dive shop, Wateree Dive Center from Columbia, SC returned to Riding Rock in San Sal for the first time since 2009. This was ou... Full report		8/2016	G. Tripp Jones MD 1000+ Dives	1
*Bahamas Aggressor*			"Bahamas Aggressor, Tiger Beach" The Bahamas Aggressor (the former Carib Dancer) was in good shape. I had cabin two. It had a small window and an even smaller he... Full report		6/2016	N Martin Giesecke 500+ Dives	3
*Cape Eleuthera Institute*		[Eleuthera	"Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas" The Cape Eleuthera Institute and adjacent school are very eco- conscious. I was there for a scientific project, not recreational di... Full report		6/2016	Mary K Wicksten 1000+ Dives
*Cat Ppalu*			"Underwelmed in the Exumas" This was a group of 12 friend. Six divers, six non- divers. From the very beginning in Nassau we felt like were an annoyance more ... Full report		3/2016	Mr Donald Mease Jr 100+ Dives
*Sun Odyssey Divers/ Island Seas*		Freeport, Grand Bahama	"Sunn Odyssey was Awesome" Nick and Karen were the best of proprietors and hosts for our four days of diving. While winter conditions (for the Bahamas, anyw... Full report		1/2016	Louis Sparks <100 Dives
*Bahamas Aggressor*			"Carib Dancer/Bahamas Aggressor" The Bahamas Aggressor is the older boat the Carib Dancer. The cabins are smaller than newer boats, but the food was excellent and... Full report		1/2016	Terry H Anderson 500+ Dives	1
*Dive Abaco/ Abaco Beach Resort*			"Better fishing than diving" Abacos are more renowned for fishing than diving. So although not a primary dive destination, there is a lot more to do while visi... Full report		5/2015	L. Mark Carron 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
*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
*Juliet Sail and Dive*			"smooth sailing" Trip begins and ends in Miami. The captain clears Bahamian customs and immigration for all passengers both entering and leaving th... Full report		8/2015	William E Sperling 250+ Dives	2
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Coral Reef, Atlantis*		New Providence	"Plethora o'SHARKS!" Needed a quick dip in the briny to calm the nerves and prepare for a total knee replacement. Southwest had a good vacation p... Full report		10/2015	Robert M Jacon 500+ Dives
*Aggressor Fleet/ Caribe Dancer*		Exhuma	"Great time in the Bahamas!" One of the easiest dive trips possible from the US. Leave home at 6am and be on the boat by 5pm!!... Full report		4/2015	Bill Hardee 500+ Dives
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros Island	"Consistently Great Dive Trip" My previous visit to Small Hope Bay Lodge was in 2007 with two long- time dive buddies. We have traveled the world seeking out sma... Full report		7/2015	James OSullivan 1000+ Dives	2
*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
*Seafari Bahamas/ Club Med San Salvador*		San Salvador	"Easy Breezy" The diving in San Sal may be compromised after Hurricane Joachin, but we will return next year to support the diving operation. Th... Full report		4/2015	Medea Isphording Bern 250+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		Exuma Cays	"Beautiful Diving Community" This was a group trip booked through Diventures in Springfield, MO. This is a small sailing vessel with bunks, not cabins, and ve... Full report		6/2015	Walter Hamer <100 Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas*			"2 Tank Shark and Shark Feed Dive" In Naussau, Bahamas for only one long day 8: 00am- 8: 00pm off the Oasis of the Seas by Royal Caribbean. Perfect opportunity ... Full report		10/2015	Sally Byrd 250+ Dives
*Aggressor/ Caribe Dancer*			"Mixed reviews" Pros: the crew was great. the food was excellent Cons: the boat is old and definitely in need of a ... Full report		10/2015	Larry Widhelm 500+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	"San Salvador - As Good As Ever" We have been diving San Sal since 1988 with a break from 2004 until 2015 and consider it one of the best wall dive locations in th... Full report		6/2015	William Shepherd 1000+ Dives
*Seafari at Club Med San Sal/ Club Med*			"Very good" Wonderful staff, great boats and beautiful wall dives. Not an overwhelming amount of fish but this should improve as the governmen... Full report		10/2015	Jeffrey Raffa 500+ Dives
*Aggressor*			"disappointed" Was surprised at evidence of over fishing. Few large reef fish or even schools of grunts, snappers, etc as we have seen in the ... Full report		9/2015	Richard Gallagher 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	"Aqua Cat, September 2015" This was the second time I had been on the Aqua Cat and I did have a much better experience than the first time I was on it. Howev... Full report		9/2015	Lisa Vitale 1000+ Dives
*Brendal's Dive Center/ Green Turtle Club*		Green Turtle Cay	" Good basic diving" This was our 6th trip overall to Green Turtle Cay and diving with Brendal. The flights to Treasure Cay were ok, but a hassle comin... Full report		8/2015	G. Tripp Jones MD 1000+ Dives
*Carib Dancer*		Tiger Beach	"Pretty Good Diving - Horrible Boat" We were on the Carib Dancer from May 13- 23, 2015 for the 10- day Tiger Beach tour. I wasn’t going to post a review because I trust... Full report		5/2015	David Marchese 1000+ Dives
*Aggressor / Dancer fleet/ Carib Dancer*		Tiger Beach	"Good diving, shame about the boat & Dancer Fleet's refund policy." THE GOOD: Carib Dancer undertakes 7- 10 day cruises around the western part of the Bahamas from May- July, focusing on Tiger Beach &... Full report		5/2015	Phil Johnston 1000+ Dives	4
*Epic Diving / Greenwood Resort, Cat Island/ Greenwood Beach Resort*		Cat Island	"High voltage shark diving" Epic Dive run a number of shark diving trips to different areas of the Bahamas during different times of the year- Tiger sharks of... Full report		5/2015	Phil Johnston 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Good Diving, Great Boat" Aqua Cat was our first liveaboard dive boat back in 2008, and it pretty much spoiled us for everything after. We still like day b... Full report		5/2015	Mark Kimmey 250+ Dives
*Juliet Diving and Sailing*		North Atlantic Basin	"Juliet Sailing and Diving west of the Bahamas" Beautiful three- masted sailboat with amazing woodwork interior. Two cabins with bathrooms (we had one). Six cabins total. Twelve ... Full report		4/2015	Marcia Pedersen 250+ Dives
*Sandals Emerald Bay*		Great Exuma	"Not primarily for diving, but good place to do 1 or 2 easy tanks a day" I found the dive operation exceptionally well run. The boat is comfortable and well equipped, rental gear (which I did not use) is... Full report		12/2014	Harvey S. Cohen 250+ Dives
*Bahama Divers*		Nassau	"No More Nassau!" Booked in advance arriving on Cruise ship. Took taxi to office- BD drove us back. Immigration searched our dive bags in office at... Full report		12/2014	Brian/Melanie Daneluk <100 Dives	1
*The Juliet Sailing and Fiving*		Bimini Islands	"Amen - The Juliet is Back!" The Juliet had offered divers a great diving for a great price for many years but the owner need a sabbatical for a couple of year... Full report		10/2014	George Constantino 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			"Another great trip" This was my second trip on the Aquacat. We had 24 mostly experienced divers who had traveled together before. Ron was again our ... Full report		9/2014	Tracy E. Johnson 500+ Dives
*Epic Diving/ Greenwood Resort*		Cat Island	"Cat Island, off the beaten path but worth the trip" [. . . ] The resort is laid back and quiet. The german staff can be a bit stand- offish at times. You need to n... Full report		6/2014	Jeff Bloomer 500+ Dives
*Cat Ppalu*		Exumas	"Fun in the Bahamas " Great time with a full boat of twelve. Great crew and really great Chef. Wife and I filled spots on trip and were not disappointe... Full report		8/2014	Dave 500+ Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		Exuma Cays	"A good week out of the office" The crew welcomed me on the boat and helped people settle in. While space is a little cramped and conditions were more like campin... Full report		2/2014	Dean Watt 1000+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Orange Hill Inn*		New Providence	"Exceeded Expectations" We booked this trip (including hotel) through Stuart Cove. After some initial confusion on their part (they sent us someone else's... Full report		6/2014	David Lefever 100+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	"Great Trip" [ This was our fourth trip on the Aqua Cat all with Capt Ron. It was a family/ friends group of 10, and introduced my daughter, so... Full report		5/2014	Phil Hampton 1000+ Dives
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Island Seas Resort*			"Grand Bahama Scuba" Grand Bahama Island Dive Trip – Memorial Day week Had an uneventful flight from MSY to ATL, where I was to meet my dive buddy for... Full report		5/2014	Patricia A. Sinclair 250+ Dives
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Island Seas Resort*			"Grand Bahama Scuba" Grand Bahama Island Dive Trip – Memorial Day week Had an uneventful flight from MSY to ATL, where I was to meet my dive buddy for... Full report		5/2014	Patricia A. Sinclair 250+ Dives
*Bahama Divers/ Atlantis*		Nassau	"Good Diving" They dive the "lost blue hole". It's an interesting dive, but they dive this site several times a week, so if you are diving with... Full report		10/2014	Janis D. Bufkin 100+ Dives
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	"Small Hope Bay Lodge-Excellent" Enjoyed my week of diving at Small Hope Bay Lodge. Dive guides were very accommodating. I did some very deep dives. You had the op... Full report		6/2014	Edward Leibowitz 250+ Dives
*Bahama Divers*			I was in Nassau to see friends/ family and do some business. Joan, the reservations manager, accommodated my uncertain schedule an... Full report		10/2014	Diane 1000+ Dives
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Ocean Reef Yacht Club*		Grand Bahama	Fred and Melissa Riger have been diving and studying Grand Bahama reefs and eagerly sharing their observations and opinions with a... Full report		9/2014	David Schmitt 250+ Dives
*Cat Ppalu*			This was our 3d trip aboard the Cap Ppalu and we have to say it was the best trip ever. The weather was excellent so we were able ... Full report		9/2014	George Constantino 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Breezes*		Nassau,Bahamas	Huge operation . like Grand Central train station at rush hour. They get 3 or more buses coming in, cruiseies, other hotels , et... Full report		8/2014	Michael G. Tekel 250+ Dives
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	Enjoyed my week of diving at Small Hope Bay Lodge. Dive guides were very accommodating. I did some very deep dives. You had the op... Full report		6/2014	Edward Leibowitz 250+ Dives
*Dive Guana/ Moorings Bareboat - Marsh Harbour*		Abaco, North Great Guana Cay	We were on a bareboat sailing charter (Moorings), and first met Troy when we moored at his Dive Guana shop in Fisher Bay on Great ... Full report		7/2014	T2inSF 250+ Dives
*Brendal's Dive Center/ Moorings Bareboat - Marsh Harbour*		Abaco	Brendal's Dive Center is frequented by families who return year after year to dive with Brendal. He is quite a charming and enter... Full report		7/2014	T2inSF 250+ Dives
*Seadragon*		Out islands	This was a custom 14 day trip which visited Long , Conception, and San Salvador islands along with Rum Cay. . the Sea Dragon is a boa... Full report		6/2014	Ben Glick 1000+ Dives
*Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center/ Bimini Sands*		Bimini	I returned from an excellent dive trip specifically to get close to Great Hammerhead sharks in Bimini. This is an elusive shark an... Full report		1/2014	Brent Barnes 500+ Dives	1
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhumas	I wish I had known that the boat did not have gluten- free flour as no alternatives were available; so the "daily cookie parade" wa... Full report		12/2013	fiona coldridge 250+ Dives
*Grand Bahama Scuba/ Island Seas*		Grand Bahama Island	Grand Bahama Island May 27 through June 2 2012. I won’t bore anyone with the trip details going to Grand Bahama (and the body ... Full report		11/2012	Patricia A. Sinclair 250+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*			The Captain ran a tight ship, with emphasis on safety and keeping the divers happy. There were 4- 5 dives available a day, except o... Full report		5/2013	Jack Aland <100 Dives
*Blackbeard's -- Morning Star*		Exumas	Since I have been on these boats before I am well aware of life aboard the Morningstar. The last time we sailed from Miami and the... Full report		6/2013	jeffrey 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Cat Cruises*		Exhuma Cays	The Aquacat was a great experience. The food was excellent, the crew was helpful, hard working and accommodating. The staterooms w... Full report		3/2013	Everette Strahl 500+ Dives
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