One of the best cruising grounds in the world also offers some really fantastic scuba diving. It is the Exuma Island chain in the Bahamas. Most people think of the Bahamas as a very touristy, populated area where all the cruise ships visit. Nassau and Paradise Island are very busy with tourism but there are 1000's of out islands that see very few people. Throughout this string of islands are many unique dive sites. Marine life is very active with Caribbean reef sharks, nurse sharks, eagle rays, grouper, barracuda, lobster, endless schools of fish and so much more. I went on my first shark dive last summer and the adrenaline really started pumping when I was surrounded by 8 foot sharks at Danger Reef! Due to the shallow water, there are many ship wrecks to explore. Wall dives start in about 40' of water and if you really need some excitement, try a high speed drift dive through a cut between cays. The coral is so alive because it has not been affected by tourism and there are many places for "swim throughs." If you are an experienced diver, or if it is your very first dive, you will be amazed by the clarity and the unique underwater world of the Exuma Islands.
Heather Krebs, charter broker
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