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Nassau and Bimini
10 night itinerary
10 March 2019 departure
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Published by The Scuba Place, 2018-02-23 06:13:59

The Bahamas with Frogfish Photography : March 2019

Nassau and Bimini
10 night itinerary
10 March 2019 departure
from £3595

THE SCUBA PLACE

THE BAHAMAS with

INTINERARY

FROGFISH PHOTOGRAPHY
THE BAHAMAS - NASSAU SHARKS & BIMINI HAMMERHEADS

10 night itinerary : Sunday 10 March to Wednesday 20 March 2019

TRIP SUMMARY

- Return airfare London Heathrow to Nassau Bahamas
- 5 nights Comfort Suites, Paradise Island Nassau
- 4 days diving with Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas
- Domestic flights between Nassau and Bimini
- 5 nights Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
- 4 days diving with Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center
- Airport and local transfers

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PRICING
£3595 per person based on double occupancy
£500 non-refundable deposit per person
balance due 12 weeks prior to departure
please review all Booking Conditions here

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FLIGHT DETAILS : for reference only - flights will be published 11 months prior to departure
Sunday 10 March 2019 : British Airways

departing : London Heathrow
arriving : Nassau
Friday 15 March 2019 : Western Air
departing : Nassau
arriving : Bimini
Wednesday 20 March 2019 : Western Air / British Airways
departing : Bimini
arriving : Nassau
departing : Nassau
arriving : London Heathrow (next day) Thursday 21 March 2019
details : economy seating, baggage allowance based on airline selected

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ACCOMMODATION DETAILS :
Comfort Suites Paradise Island : Nassau, Bahamas

check in : Sunday 10 March 2019
check out : Friday 15 March 2019
details : standard room, bed & breakfast basis
DIVING :
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas : Nassau, Bahamas
details : 4 days with 2 morning boat dives each day plus : one daytime baited shark dive, one
night baited shark dive and one 2 tank dusk/night dive on wreck with shark action (full length
wetsuit required for shark dives)

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.thescubaplace.co.uk

INTINERARY

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS :
Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina : Bimini, Bahamas

check in : Friday 15 March 2019
check out : Wednesday 20 March 2019
details : standard room, room only basis
DIVING :
Bimini Scuba Center : Bimini, Bahamas
details : 4 days with 2 boat dives each day plus private Hammerhead Safari
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS :
airline upgrades : we can arrange for higher class seating and/or extra baggage, please contact us for
up to date pricing
Nassau diving extras : rental of full length wetsuit for shark dives £12/day
Bimini diving extras : additional Hammerhead Safari available for £180 if booked in advance, Dolphin
Safari to snorkel with super friendly dolphins £100 - great option for the afternoon of the last day!
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BOOKING DETAILS :
For any questions, upgrades, extras or to book this trip please contact The Scuba Place at
[email protected] or 020 7644 8252
Any change in pricing due to flight availability or other circumstances will be disclosed and discussed
at time of booking.
Tickets and full travel documentation for group travel will be issued to all passengers 2 weeks prior to
departure. All passengers will receive confirmation of their booking and receipt for deposit or any
payment immediately after processing along with an ATOL certificate.
Passenger names as listed on passport, together with passport number and expiry date, date of birth
and nationality is required for each passenger travelling before final documents can be distributed.
Travel and Diving Insurance are mandatory.
Please review all Booking Conditions here.
Thank you!
John Spencer-Ades
The Scuba Place

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.thescubaplace.co.uk

BAHAMAS

A colourful and engaging nation, the Bahamas are so much more than a long strip of hundreds
of islands, islets and cays - It is a a vibrant and enchanting nation with a gorgeous selection of
strikingly beautiful beach resorts, deserted coves, secluded beaches and amazing diving.
Majestic coral reefs, historic shipwrecks, spectacular walls, mysterious caverns and intriguing
blue holes are all just waiting to be explored during your scuba diving holiday in the Bahamas,
whilst the impressive array of tropical marine life will simply take your breath away. Swim with
dolphins, sharks and schools of tropical fish such as Nassau groupers, blue-green parrot fish,
flounders, butterfly fish and angel fish, amongst majestic coral gardens bursting with colour.
Depending on where you dive in the Bahamas, you are likely to see a myriad of other sea
creatures on your journey, including eagle rays, loggerhead turtles, eels, shrimps, spiny lobsters,
octopus, sea anemones and many more. The diversity is incredible and truly unforgettable, due
to the fact that the Bahamas is protected by the magnificent Andros Island barrier reef, which, at
over 140 miles long, is the third largest barrier reef in the world after Australia's Great Barrier
and Central America's Belize Barrier Reef.
Discover this awe-inspiring underwater world for yourself, choosing from hundreds of fascinating
dive sites off main islands such as Grand Bahama Island and Paradise Island, or the famous Out
Islands such as Andros Island and Eleuthera. This is just a handful of the most popular diving
sites and spots you can explore in one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world. As you
would expect, there is an excellent choice of dive centres in the Bahamas, with experienced staff
on hand to give you all the training, assistance and equipment you require. Full of wonder and
challenges, scuba diving in the Bahamas is just one big adventure in paradise – and a must for
the serious diver.

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.comedivewithus.co.uk

NASSAU

The crystal clear Atlantic waters surrounding  Nassau  offer excellent visibility, and marine life is
diverse and plentiful. One of the best dives sites to observe a myriad of sea creatures is Tongue
of the Ocean or ‘6000 Foot Wall', a deep oceanic trench that features a network of walls that
extend for hundreds of miles across the Bahamas, with drop-offs that plunge almost vertically
over a mile to the sea floor. Here you will find eagle rays, stingrays, loggerhead turtles, moray
eels, shrimps, spiny lobsters, octopus, reef sharks, nurse sharks and sea anemones, as well as
hundreds of tropical fish and other fish species such as Nassau groupers, jacks and snapper. The
pristine  coral reefs and gardens are a particularly beautiful sight to behold, with their vibrant
colours and combinations of hard and soft species. Purple sea fans and giant purple tube
sponges, rare black coral, red gorgonians, brain coral, stag horn coral and elkhorn coral are just
a small selection, many of which thrive on wrecks in shallow waters.
One of the most popular and unique  dive sites  off the coast of Nassau is the  Lost Blue Hole.
This natural underwater sinkhole measures approximately 100 feet wide and almost 200 feet
deep, and hosts an exciting array of marine life. Nassau is also renowned for its exciting shark
encounters, which take place around three main dive locations: Shark Wall, Shark Arena and
Shark Runway. Large numbers of wild Caribbean reef sharks are frequently spotted during these
trips, and divers can get extremely close if they dare.
Discover A large number of interesting and mysterious ship wrecks lie scattered in the Bahamian
waters; some which have met their doom upon the reefs and some which have been sunk
deliberately to act as barrier reefs. Many of these provide homes for a plethora of marine life
and make exciting underwater playgrounds for divers.

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.comedivewithus.co.uk

Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, located just 50 miles off Florida’s
coast with miles of pristine beaches and just a short hop from Nassau.
Bimini has become know as one of the best places on earth to encounter the Great
Hammerhead Shark.  Safaris to see these elusive creatures run from a limited time every year in
December through April.  
The best dive sites are found in the south and there is something to suit every skill level.  The
Bimini Wall, also known as the Bimini Road, plunges 4,000 feet beneath the waves. Perfectly cut
steps underwater are believed to be remnants of the road to long-lost city of Atlantis.
Wrecks include a number of  sunken Spanish galleons, a WWI freighter wreck, and the battered
concrete hull of The Sapona.  Mysterious blue holes created thousands of years ago sink  into
the limestone. And in  caverns like Little Cavern's Reef, you find popcorn-shaped coral heads
lining the sandy bottom. Reefs ranging from 18-80 feet are waiting for you to explore, and are
full of every kind of marine life.   The best dives find dolphins, loggerhead turtles and sharks.

BIMINI

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.comedivewithus.co.uk

COMFORT SUITES

The Comfort Suites Hotel, Paradise Island, is the perfect place to explore the wonders of the
Bahamas. Enjoy the tropical gardens and pool with a swim up bar or dine in the indoor-
outdoor garden restaurant and bar. The resort's guest rooms are both spacious and
comfortable.

Comfort Suites offer guests great value in a beautiful location, with tropical gardens and a
swimming pool. The resort is ideal for exploring Paradise Island and Nassau, connected to by
two bridges.
Guest accommodation at Comfort suites is spacious, fresh and comfortable. Facilities include a
king size bed, a living and sitting area with sofa bed, cable or satellite TV and in-room mini bar.
Guests can use all the amazing facilities of the Atlantis resort, including the swimming pools,
private beach, magnificent waterscapes, lazy river, water slides and health spa.

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.comedivewithus.co.uk

BIMINI BIG GAME CLUB RESORT

The resort offers the best of the Bahamas whether you are taking a break from a fast paced
lifestyle, looking to catch the 1,000lb Blue Marlin or exploring the undersea mysteries of the
infamous Bimini Road.

The Bimini Big Game Club Resort is perched seaside with views of tranquil bone fish flats and
offshore mangrove islands that make up the small island chain of Bimini. Guest amenities
include: a fresh water swimming pool with lounge chairs and hammocks; patio and pool bar;
complimentary WIFI, complimentary paddleboards and kayaks; access to a pristine sand beach
(3-minute walk) and golf cart rentals.
Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center, located at the Bimini Big Game Club, operates a 60-foot
glass bottom dive boat well-suited to accommodate divers, snorkelers and sightseers alike. The
"Bimini Blue" sets out daily to explore some of the most beautiful and thrilling dive sites in the
Bahamas. The most popular dives include the Great Hammerhead Safari and the Wild Dolphin
Safari.

[email protected] | 020 7644 8252 | www.comedivewithus.co.uk

BAHAMAS GALLERY
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