Diving in Exuma Cays

Explore 18 dive sites in Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Exuma Cays

The warmest water temperatures in Exuma Cays occur in August, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 24.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 24.7°C
  • February: 24.7°C
  • March: 25.1°C
  • April: 26.4°C
  • May: 27.6°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 30.2°C
  • August: 30.4°C
  • September: 30.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 27.4°C
  • December: 25.9°C

Marine Life in Exuma Cays

Home to 353 recorded species including 307 reef fish, 12 hard corals, 11 whales & dolphins, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 3 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Exuma Cays

Exuma Cays has 6 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Exuma Cays

Based on average water temperature of 27.6°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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

Marine Protected Areas in Exuma Cays

  • Conception Island National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Joulter Cays National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Green Cay Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bonefish Pond National Park - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Moriah Harbour Cay National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Andros Northern Marine Park - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Andros Southern Marine Park - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • South Berry Islands Marine Reserve - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Westside National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jewfish Cay Marine Reserve - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Abaco Blue Holes National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Abaco Creeks - Cherokee - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Southwest New Providence Marine Managed Area - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cross Harbour National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Exuma Cays - Nearest Airports

  • Normans Cay Airport (NMC), Normans Cay - 14 km away, approx 31 min travel time
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Nassau - 96 km away, approx 120 min travel time
  • San Salvador International Airport (ZSA), San Salvador - 226 km away, approx 262 min travel time

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