Posted by: travadmin on Feb 02, 2003 – 02:49 AM
diving  They’re close to home, easy to get to and filled with dive attractions. No wonder the Bahamas have been on diving’s A-list since the early days of the sport.

Sharks – Daily feeding dives, where guests watch an instructor feed sharks, are the biggest attraction. You can also opt for a high-end multi-day program that puts you in the feeder’s suit.

Dolphins – A close second in popularity, the dolphin dive lets you interact on a reef with trained bottlenose dolphins.

Wrecks – There is one signature wreck for Grand Bahama, and she is a beaut. The former cement freighter Theo’s Wreck is intact and sitting on the edge of the continental shelf. Guided tours of the encrusted wreck offer safe penetration for divers of all skill levels.

Blue holes – Ben’s Cave is a great example of the flooded caverns that dot the islands and seabed of the Bahamas. With the proper guide, exploring blue holes is a safe introduction to the world of cave diving.

Reefs – The southern shore of Grand Bahama Island features three reef lines running parallel to shore. The outer reef bottoms out at about 80 feet on a dense reef of coral mazes. The middle reef is a series of coral patch reefs on a flat sand bottom.

Topside: From the three major tourist centers (Port Lucaya, Xanadu Marina and the International Bazaar), there is no shortage of topside diversions, including championship golf courses, casinos, nature tours, kayaking trips, beach parks, booze cruises and duty-free shopping.