Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 242-393-5644;
www.bahamadivers.com
;
E Bay St) The pros at this well-regarded dive
shop run a variety of trips, including some to the Lost Blue Hole (famous for its sharks and
schools of stingrays) and wrecks. A three-hour learn-to-dive course can be taken prior to
PADI certification courses (PADI course $549). A two-tank dive trip costs $109 and half-
day snorkeling trips are $50.
BLUE LAGOON
Just 3 miles from Nassau, the
Blue Lagoon
( 242-363-1003;
www.bahamasbluelagoon.com
)
is a horseshoe of sugar-white sand fringed with
coconut palms surrounding a shallow turquoise lagoon. The island has been de-
veloped as a choose-your-own adventure ecopark, with nature trails, snorkeling
beaches, volleyball courts and hundreds of hammocks, making it one of Nas-
sau's most popular and family-friendly day-trips. Sign up for an all-day beach
adventure (adult/child $45/35), with add-on extras like kayaking ($10 per per-
son), paddle-boating ($15) or snorkel tours ($40). Encounters with wildlife are
also available, see
Click here
.
Sportfishing & Boat Charters
For general information about sailing and chartering boats see
Click here
. Nassau is a
great base for sportfishing, with superb sites just 20 minutes away. Game species include
blue marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo. Charters can be arranged at
most major hotels or by calling a charter company. The following recommended companies
mainly offer sportfishing, but will also happily take you exploring, diving and snorkeling.
They charge two to six people from $500 to $700 per half-day, and from $900 to $1400 per
full day.
Born Free Charter Service
SPORTFISHING
(
242-393-4144;
www.bornfreefishing.com
)
Chubasco Charters
SPORTFISHING
(
242-324-3474;
www.chubascocharters.com
)
Hunter Charters
SPORTFISHING
(
242-364-1546;
www.huntercharters.com
)
Paradise Island Charters
SPORTFISHING
