Pura Vida Divers - Abaco

The team at Pura Vida Divers are just good people, plain and simple. We love their energy, especially when you’re kitting up on the boat – that buzzing anticipation before the first giant stride. They really shine on the smaller, more intimate trips, which is where we think Abaco’s diving really comes into its own. We’d suggest you skip the bigger group dives and go for one of their private charters if you can swing it; you get to dictate the pace and pick your spots, which is a game-changer when you want to linger with a turtle or really scout a particular coral head. Our favourite memory diving with them was finding a loggerhead tucked into a cleaning station near Fowl Cay. We spent a good ten minutes just watching it get buffed, finning gently to stay in place, and the Pura Vida crew just let us be, no rush to move on. They also know the local conditions inside out. Listen to their advice on tides and currents, especially around the cut; it’ll make all the difference to your dive. They’re PADI 5 Star CDC, so the instruction is top-notch if you're looking to advance your certs, but we think their real strength is in guiding experienced divers to some of Abaco’s quieter, more magical spots. They’re perfect for divers who appreciate a friendly, professional crew and want to feel like they’re diving with mates, not just a dive shop.

Location
Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean
Coordinates
26.783434, -80.035280
Phone
+1 561-840-8750
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.puravidadivers.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:20517]
Address
2513 Beach Court, Singer Island, Florida 33404, United States

Dive Sites Near Pura Vida Divers

Pura Vida Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Abaco.

Other Dive Centres in Abaco

Best Time to Dive in Abaco

The warmest water temperatures in Abaco occur in August, averaging 29.8°C (up to 31.9°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 24.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 24.4°C (air: 20.6°C)
  • February: 24.0°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • March: 24.3°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • April: 25.0°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • May: 25.9°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • July: 29.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • August: 29.8°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • September: 29.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • October: 28.4°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • November: 26.9°C (air: 24.2°C)
  • December: 25.4°C (air: 21.9°C)

Marine Life in Abaco

Home to 372 recorded species including 293 reef fish, 30 hard corals, 16 whales & dolphins, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 sharks & rays, 5 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Abaco

Based on average water temperature of 26.7°C, visibility 20 nmi, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories