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The
Bahamas comprise over 700 islands just off the coast of
Florida extending south to the Turks and Caicos  Islands.
The Bahamas provide a range of diving and land experiences
from laid back out island experiences such as those found
on Chub Cay to action packed night life such as can be found
in Nassau. Other above water activities such as deep sea
fishing, bone fishing and just wondering and exploring these
delightful islands provide additional activities to the
outstanding diving.
Diving in the Bahamas is as varied as the individual personalities
of the islands and cays. Dive the "Tongue of the Ocean"
from Chub Cay or Nassau or experience the depths of the
continental shelf off Bimini. Walls, reefs, big fish and
carefully hidden macro life are abundant in the Bahamas.
Shark dives are available from many resorts, providing an
exciting adventure never to be forgotten.
Bahamas
Resorts & Packages
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Bahamas
Travel Information and Tips
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Getting
There
There are non-stop flights from Miami, Ft Lauderdale,
Orlando and Newark to name a few. There is some very
good service on American, US air, Delta, Continental
and United. Depending on the island you intend to
visit, getting to the Bahamas can be a great adventure!
Travel on a Grumman Mallard Amphibian aircraft or
take a ferry from Florida across the Gulf Stream are
some of the other options to get to key dive spots
in the Bahamas.
Getting
Around
Taxis are very plentiful on the more built up islands
of Grand Bahamas and New Providence and you can also
get a rental car, along with bikes and scooters. Remember
to drive on the LEFT!!! On the out islands, taxis,
bikes or walking will be the preferred way to get
around.
Location
The Bahamas are located about 60 miles east of Palm
Beach, Florida on the North and extend South towards
Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Language
and Culture
English is the official language.
Airport
and Taxes
The departure taxes in the Bahamas are usually included
in the cost of your ticket, but you always want to
double-check this.
Entry
Requirements
US citizens need either an original birth certificate
or a passport along with a return ticket home.
Climate
Generally the climate in the Bahamas is similar to
Florida; however, it will be generally cooler in the
summer due to the influence of the cooling winds over
the water and generally warmer in the winter due to
the warming influence of the water. Water temperature
will drop as low as 72 in the winter months and warm
to 84 in the summer.
Time
Eastern time zone, same as Florida
Currency/Credit
Cards
Bahamian dollar (B$) which is linked directly to the
US dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs
are available on the larger, more populated islands.
Electricity
110 V, 60Hz
Services
Car
Rental Companies
Avis Rent-A-Car
Tel: 242-352-7666
Discovery Car Rentals Ltd
Tel: 242-373-2525
Econo Car & Motorbike Rental
Tel: 242-351-6700
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Tel: 242-352-9277
Thrifty Car Rental
242-352-9308
Marinas
The Lucayan Marina
Ocean Reef Yacht Club
Old Bahama Bay
Port Lucaya Marina
Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina |
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