And if you packed right now, you could be there tomorrow, enjoying it all for prices that most divers consider a value. We call it the Bahamas. And with help from our readers, here are some of the top spots in the islands you wish you could call home. Big Animals, Visibility, Walls. But the best diving is found on the southwest corner.
Most dive shops offer courtesy transportation.
These mid-depth reefs have a natural abundance of Caribbean and blacktip reef sharks. Southwest operators have a long history of offering innovative wreck dives. They found fault with other aspects, from frequent air-conditioner breakdowns to expensive food and unhelpful staff. Tourist-ready, easy to get to and filled with something for everyone, Grand Bahama is second in popularity only to New Providence. There are dolphin swims for non-divers, too.