Bahamas Divers - Nassau & New Providence

Alright, let's talk about Bahamas Divers, the site. It’s not about the dive shop, it’s a specific spot, and it’s one of those places we genuinely enjoy for its easygoing nature and consistent finds. We love dropping in here when we’re looking for a relaxed dive that still delivers on the small stuff, especially if we’ve spent the morning on a wrecks or drift. The reef here isn't a dramatic wall, but it's got character. Think gentle slopes and scattered coral heads providing perfect hideouts. We’ve had fantastic luck spotting Goldspot Gobies perched on sponges, their tiny eyes swiveling. Keep an eye on the sandy patches too; the Smoothlip Stargazers are masters of disguise, burying themselves until only their eyes and mouth show. Seeing one erupt from the sand is always a surprise. You’ll often find Spotted Trunkfish just idling along, looking completely unbothered, and schools of Cottonwick darting between the coral. It’s a great spot for macro enthusiasts, or anyone who just wants to slow down and really look. The visibility is usually pretty good, making it easy to scan the nooks and crannies. We’d suggest going in the mid-morning, after the initial rush, for a more tranquil experience.

Location: Nassau & New Providence, Bahamas, Caribbean
Coordinates: 25.074660, -77.317930

Marine Protected Area: Bonefish Pond National Park

Best Time to Dive in Nassau & New Providence

The warmest water temperatures in Nassau & New Providence occur in August, averaging 30.4°C (up to 34.0°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 24.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 24.7°C (air: 21.2°C)
February: 24.6°C (air: 23.5°C)
March: 24.9°C (air: 23.8°C)
April: 26.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
May: 27.5°C (air: 26.5°C)
June: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
July: 30.1°C (air: 29.3°C)
August: 30.4°C (air: 29.6°C)
September: 30.0°C (air: 29.0°C)
October: 28.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
November: 27.2°C (air: 25.5°C)
December: 25.6°C (air: 22.8°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Bahamas Divers

Marine Life in Nassau & New Providence

Home to 539 recorded species including 455 reef fish, 24 hard corals, 19 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 other.

Notable Species

Blainville's Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
Dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) - Whales & Dolphins
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) - Reef Fish
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) - Whales & Dolphins
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) - Hard Corals
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Bahamas Divers

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°C, currents 7 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