Exuma Blue Holes⚠ data unverified
Bahamas · North America · Atlantic Ocean
3.3
/ 5
★★★☆☆
Blue-hole diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Level Technical
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.0
Facilities
2.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Nov–Apr
Cons
- Very deep dives to 60 m
- Minimal local facilities
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$$ · ≈ $286/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Bahamas
Around $286/day per person · food $92 · hotel $246
Good to know
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- Technical certification is required.
- Prime season is Nov–Apr.
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
10–60 m (33–197 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
24–28°C (75–82°F)
Current
None
Best season
Nov–Apr
Certification
Tech/Rec
Dive shops
0
Why go
Exuma Blue Holes, a blue hole in the Atlantic Ocean off Bahamas, drops from a shallow rim into open water. Dives run to 60 m with around 20 m visibility, minimal currents and sea temperatures of 24–28°C. Marine highlights include cave passages, lobsters and snapper. Best season is Nov–Apr, typically reached by boat. For trained technical divers. A Technical certification is recommended. With dives to 60 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Site type
Blue holeCave
Access
Boat
Came hoping for cave passages, and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.
A great teaching site: the 20 m visibility and the gentle profile let newer divers build confidence.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.