Cave diving in the Bahamas

Listen to this article Among the diving community, the Bahamas archipelago is known as a great diving site. The deepest sea blue hole in the world is located here. This is one of the reasons why freedivers, among others, have taken a liking to this place, which is ideal for training, competitions and record-breaking. However,

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: March 29, 2012 - 14:05

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 05:59

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Among the diving community, the Bahamas archipelago is known as a great diving site. The deepest sea blue hole in the world is located here. This is one of the reasons why freedivers, among others, have taken a liking to this place, which is ideal for training, competitions and record-breaking.

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However, the Bahamas offer something more. An incredible experience awaits all cave divers who choose to visit the island of Abaco and dive Dan’s Cave. Considered to be the most diverse cave diving in the world, the caves of The Bahamas will leave you in awe and provide an unforgettable experience for anyone who decides to venture inside.

Dan’s Cave has been explored by divers for more than 15 years. Its range is over 7.5km with depths varying between 20-50m. Although cave systems in the Bahamas have been known for a long time and are a frequent dive site, it is estimated that only 20% of them have been explored.

However, let us remember that in order to find ourselves in this beautiful world hidden from the sunlight, we need to be properly trained. Let’s not be fooled by the magnificent views in the underwater shots. Only an experienced cave diver, can admire them with his own eyes.

Source: bahamasunderground.com

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.