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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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*Nekton Pilot*		Northwestern itinerary	The Crew made this trip absolutely outstanding. The service I received as a temporarily disabled diver was fantastic. The diving w... Full report		5/2003	Francine Alexander 500+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*			Good trip. Big rectangular boat with lots of room in Salon and on Sun deck. Had room to myself with two twin beds side by side. D... Full report		11/2003	Donald "Digger" Rowe 1000+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*		Cay Lobos	While the Nekton Rorqual is a bit worn around the edges - - stained & worn carpets, etc. , the boat works exceedingly well as a base... Full report		6/2003	Bill Chambers 100+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*		Cay Lobos	Although advertised as a new boat, the condition of the boat was less than acceptable. Rooms were adequate in size and air condit... Full report		6/2003	Bob Jacon 250+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*			Our 4th trip with Nekton. Great!... Full report		4/2003	Kenneth Cohen 100+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*		Southern	This was our first liveaboard experience, and we were impressed. Everyone associated with Nekton, including office personnel, wor... Full report		3/2003	Bob & Carolyn Smith <100 Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*			Very stable boat, part of the reason we chose to dive with Nekton. This was our second trip, first trip was two years ago on the ... Full report		10/2002	Julian Watkins & Debbie DiMasc 100+ Dives
*Nekton Rorqual*		Northern Bahamas	We were well prepared before we left. ... Full report		8/2002	Jill Crocker <100 Dives
*New England Aquarium/ R V Coral Reef II*		Exumas	... Full report		6/2003	Lloyd Schwengel <100 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
*Ocean Fox/ Emerald Princess*		Eleuthera	I have never been on a dive boat that provided water in bottles at the cost of $1 per bottle. No alternative source of water was a... Full report		4/2008	Paul Lima 100+ Dives
*Paradise Charters*		Bimini and south to Ocean Cay	Diving on the Easy Goin' is like being with family. The boat is immaculately clean with lots of homey, personal touches. The 62' s... Full report		4/2006	Eric Dahlgren 500+ Dives
*Paradise Charters*		Bimini	The Easy Goin' is a converted crew boat from Louisiana which used to run workers out to oil rigs in the area on what amounted to... Full report		3/2003	Paul Osmond 1000+ Dives
*Paradise Charters*		Bimini	The Easy Goin' is a converted crew boat from Louisiana which used to run workers out to oil rigs in the area on what amounted to... Full report		3/2003	Paul Osmond 1000+ Dives
*Paradise Charters Easy Goin*		Bimini	We had originally planned a charter with this operation in December of 2004, the previous year. We had actually traveled to Flori... Full report		10/2005	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Paradise Charters, Easy Goin'*			First- rate dive operation all the way- - - A+++!!! The 3- member crew of the Easy Goin' is beyond wonderful. Captain Ch... Full report		5/2004	Robyn Churchill 250+ Dives
*Peter Hughs Diving/ n/a*		White Sand Shoals	peter hughes' wind dancer, 08/ 24/ 02- 08/ 31/ 02, "swim w/ wild dolphins" bahamas itinerary. temps - air 90s, water 80s, viz 40'- 100', ... Full report		8/2002	beth <100 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
*R/V Coral Reef II*		Bimini	This was my 5th trip with the New England Aquarium on the RV Coral Reef II. It is a collection trip so not oriented towards U/ W... Full report		10/2006	Lloyd Schwengel 500+ 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
*Riding Rock*		San Salvador	San Salvador is a terrific, little island. It's uncrowded, and has some of the friendliest people I've ever encountered in the hos... Full report		5/2009	Sandy Falen 1000+ 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
*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
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	For my birthday, I treated myself and family to one of my favorite dive spots. This was my sixth trip to San Sal which was docume... Full report		8/2009	John A Bowers 500+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	This was our 6th trip to Riding Rock Inn with Wateree Dive Center in Columbia, SC. We flew over on the Spirit Air Club Med Charte... Full report		4/2009	Tripp Jones 500+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvacor	Wow! Not really anything bad here. This has always been described as good but basic. We thought it was beyond that. The food i... Full report		7/2008	Claire Kennedy 100+ Dives
*RIDING ROCK INN*		SAN SALVADOR ISLAND	This is the only island in the carribean that has schooling hammerheads. the best wall diving i have ever done in the carribean. t... Full report		1/2006	ROBERT DION 1000+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador Island	Riding Rock Inn has gotten some very good write- ups in Undercurrent, and deservedly so. The facilities, while a bit tired, are wel... Full report		11/2005	James Reilly 250+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	How is this place not better known in the diving world? Maybe the hotel is a bit worn but the wall here is phenomenal! While I d... Full report		7/2005	Marie Hofman 250+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	The good: Dive operation staff were outstanding!!!! (Apparently new staff since March) Walls and visibility (200ft!) are awe ins... Full report		8/2004	Susan DeCanio 500+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	Great trip. Weather had been rough before we arrived, but calmed day of arrival and we got out on the afternoon trip. Pleasantly... Full report		2/2004	Nancy Sack <100 Dives
*Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	My son- in- law, another friend and myself were the only divers. Stan the divemaster was a consumate professional. He explained the ... Full report		10/2002	Gabriel I. Peñagarícano 250+ Dives
*Riding Rock Inn & Marina*		San Salvador	On almost every dive we saw sharks, hammerheads most often, then reef sharks, occasional nurse sharks. Many turtles and normally v... Full report		1/2006	Mary O`Malley 250+ Dives
*Riding Rock Resort and Marina*		San Salvador	Booking the trip was easy. Travel to the island was via the weekly scheduled Spirit Air charter from Ft. Lauderdale run primarill... Full report		6/2010	Eric A Frick 250+ Dives	1
*Riding Rock Resort and Marina/ Riding Rock Inn*		San Salvador	We traveled out to RRI via Nassau on AA & Bahamas Air. No flight issues but an overnight was required on the way out. We'd avoid O... Full report		6/2008	Bob Abraham 250+ Dives
*Risding Rock Inn*		San Salvador Island	Getting to San Salvador Island remains a challenge, but one worth the trip. We flew Spirit which provided a nice modern aircraft a... Full report		8/2007	Jim Reilly 250+ 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
*Sail Juliet*		Bimini, Ocean & Orange Cay	This is our 5th trip on the Juliet, so obviously we like the boat. Accommodations are not as fancy as an Aggressor type boat, but... Full report		6/2013	Frank Hall 250+ Dives
*Sail Juliet*		Bimini Area	This is our second time on the Juliet out of Miami. The crew is wonderful and will try to fill any request. We were supposed to ... Full report		10/2005	Frank Hall 250+ Dives
*Sail Juliet*			The staff of this sail boat were very eager to please. The Juliet is a 104' Schooner and when there is wind, they turn off the eng... Full report		7/2004	Michael Holland 100+ 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
*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
*Sandals Grand Bahamian*		Nassau	"good diving" ... Full report		5/2016	Dennis Gobeil 500+ 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
*Scub Exuyma/ Hotel Higgins Landing[same]*			Scuba Exuma picked me up most mornings at the Beach of Higgins Landing on Stocking Is, a mile or so accross from their base ... Full report		7/2005	mickey rosenberg 250+ 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
*Sea Fever*		Cay Sal Banks	Large, well equipped boat with adequate accomodations. Cabins are a bit cramped and marine heads are shared. Some rooms have in ... Full report		6/2003	James & Linda Dyer 250+ Dives
*Sea Fever Diving Cruises*		Cay Sal Banks, Victory Reef	Excellent dive operation - very safety oriented, but they didn't "hold our hands. " We were treated as responsible divers. They di... Full report		6/2004	Debbie Finch 500+ Dives
*Sea Fever Liveaboard*		Bimini	Booked this trip with Green Bay Scuba. Sea Fever sells few individual bunks, but they offer links on their website to various dive... Full report		11/2002	Dean Knudson 100+ 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
*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
*Seafari Bahamas/ Club Med*		San Salvadore	"Outstanding dive operation in connection with Clubmed Columbus Isle" I lashed up with an acquaintance for a seven day trip to Club Med Columbus isle. Recommendation had really good diving through a ... Full report		8/2019	Roy jennings 500+ Dives
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	This is a very interesting place that really hit the sweet spot for me. Tripadvisor covers the resort itself fully and quite accu... Full report		4/2012	Douglas Garrou <100 Dives	1
*SMall Hope Bay Lodge*			ANDROS ISLAND WE flew our own 182 Skylane here. There's nothing to do. No cable/ TV. NO Malls, No Shopping, No Radio, No concie... Full report		6/2008	Tom Kelly 1000+ Dives
*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	We've been looking since 1985 for the perfect place for a family vacation, from babies to grandparents. Small Hope comes so close... Full report		6/2004	Jean and Bob Kirkpatrick 1000+ 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
*Small Hope Bay Lodge*		Andros	The resort is wonderfully situated and isolated. However if you are here to dive, you are in for a surprise! Safety is absolutly... Full report		1/2003	C. Hofman 1000+ Dives
*Stuart Cove/ Sheraton*		New Providence	This was my third trip to Stuart Cove's operation, and my last. On my previous trips, the last one being about six years ago, it w... Full report		10/2009	Gabriel I. Peñagarícano 500+ Dives
*Stuart Cove/ Sheraton Cable Beach*			This was my second time diving in the Bahamas and with Stuart Cove. Stuart Cove is running a first class Dive Operation. Plenty ... Full report		9/2009	Brian Malagrida <100 Dives
*Stuart Cove*			After reading various reviews of Cove's operations, I did not have terribly high expectations. It is a large operation, but I had ... Full report		7/2009	Dan Clements 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove*		Nassau]	After reading many reader reports, having been with this operator before. Everything was as expected. The boats were full but ever... Full report		6/2009	kenneth Katz 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove/ Carnival Cruise, Fascination*		Nassau	We dove with Stuart Cove when we were in the Bahamas on a cruise. I set up our diving on- line through scubadivebahamas. com. We wer... Full report		5/2007	Jill and Rob Caple <100 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
*Stuart Cove*		Nassau	Overall if I were to do this dive again, I would probably take my own camera and dive computer (I have a wrist model) and just ren... Full report		6/2006	John Crellin 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove*			The dive operations were amongst the poorest we have ever experienced. They didn't even provide water on board the boat. Supposedl... Full report		10/2003	Kent Roorda 500+ Dives
*Stuart Cove & Nassau Scuba Center*		Nassau	Nassau, Bahamas is poor diving value. While the waters are sapphire to turquoise, crystal clear visibility from 50- 130' in many pl... Full report		8/2002	Marv Gozum 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's/ Sandy Port Beach Resort*			"Dive Shop Mayhem " Hi everyone. We are reporting our experience focused more on the local dive shop than other facilities or attractions in Nassau, B... Full report		7/2023	Jeffrey Marselis 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's/ Orange Hill Beach Inn*		Nassau	I spent two days diving with Stuart Cove's outfit and enjoyed every minute of it. Their bus picked me up on time both mornings at ... Full report		7/2009	Steve Meinhardt 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's*		Nassau, New Providence	I had some apprehension going with this operator given the 'cattle car' designation placed upon it by earlier correspondants. As i... Full report		10/2008	Andrew Chalk 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's/ Orange Hill Inn*		Nassau	Stuart Cove's is a cattle boat operation. . . BUT the divemasters and instructors are terrific, the staff is friendly, and the diving... Full report		6/2008	Mark Rovner <100 Dives
*Stuart Cove's*		New Providence	Did 10 dives over 3 days with Stuart Cove's including two- tank dive at Shark Arena for shark feeding dive. It is important to unde... Full report		1/2007	Brent Barnes 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's*		Nassau	This operation is an absolute cattle car. They put more than 24 divers on the boat. It was absolutely jammed. Stuart Cove's per... Full report		3/2005	Kevin M <100 Dives
*Stuart Cove's/ Hilton*		Nassau	I wish that I had known about the cattle operation of Stuart Cove. It was an absolute nightmare and the boat crew could not have c... Full report		2/2003	Jay Vaughn <100 Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ [same]Orange Hill Inn*			"Excellent trip with 18 people July 2023" Stuart himself went out of his way to help make our trip a good one. We did a short trip with only 3 days of diving. Part ... Full report		9/2023	Tom Leaird 1000+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Sandyport*		Nassau	"Bahamas were back open without Covid restrictions." When my spouse and I were ready to finalize another trip to the Florida Keys to dive, because of Covid restrictions in the islands... Full report		11/2022	Jeff Page 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ British Colonial Hilton*		New Providence/Nassau	The staff was fun, safe (overly, for experienced) and courteous, other than the bus drivers, who were not. Sometimes they were fla... Full report		10/2013	Jeff Silva 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Atlantis-The Reef*			Location of dive shop is not in commercial area although boats are moored in small inlet at dive shop, so although travel to dive ... Full report		2/2013	Elizabeth Sippl 250+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Atlantis Resort*		Nassau	Prior to booking this trip I read several Undercurrent Reader Reports that were written over the past few years which weren't all ... Full report		4/2012	Steve Giles 1000+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas*			Wish I'd known to save my money. Don't bother with nitrox. For the short time they let you in the water, the diving was not worth... Full report		4/2010	Celia Liner 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Sheraton Nassau Beach*			To be clear, diving on this trip was a bonus, not planned. Called Stuart's on NY Eve 2009 and arranged diving for 1/ 2 & 1/ 3. Had ... Full report		1/2010	Tim Curtis 100+ Dives
*Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas/ Sheraton Nassau*		Nassau, New Providence	I was joining two friends who were completing their open water dives to get basic certification. Getting to Nassau was basically s... Full report		1/2010	S Singer 100+ Dives
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