Epic Shark Diving Blog

Even the most dedicated divers have recently gone through an extended surface interval over the past several years due to the pandemic and all the associated travel restrictions. We have had many trip inquiries looking to get back in the water but also to have some sort of basic...

It’s that time of year again! Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2022 is now in its 34th year and will be MC’d by “The Rock”. There’s 25 hours of programming that starts on July 15th with a Discovery+ streaming episode. The full week kicks off on...

Effective June 19, 2022, the Bahamas is no longer requiring visitors to complete the electronic health visa. Vaccinated travelers are also no longer required to have a negative COVID test to enter the country. They will simply have to show proof of vaccination before boarding...

As anticipated, the travel regulations have changed again and the below details are outdated. Please refer to the Bahamas Travel Website for the latest info. – updated January 7, 2022 The situation was looking so much better just a few short weeks ago. Now, the Omicron...

While the Bahamas only recently lifted the testing requirements for tourists, they have reinstated the pre-arrival test for all visitors. Vaccinated travelers will not have to do the mid-trip test or daily health reporting, however. To be considered fully vaccinated, you’ll...

As anticipated, the travel regulations have changed again and the below details are outdated. Please refer to the Bahamas Travel Website for the latest info. This post has been updated and the new version can be found here. If you’re a vaccinated traveler, taking a trip to...

Tiger Beach Bahamas was discovered in the early 2000s as a reliable location to find large female tiger sharks. Shark diving at the location soon followed and it has since grown into the best place for scuba diving with tiger sharks in the western hemisphere. Divers from all over...

It was great to put 2020 behind us but unfortunately the start of 2021 is still a tough time to travel. The ever changing travel regulations and restrictions. The worsening global pandemic. COVID-19 testing and even vaccination requirements for travel. Because of these factors,...

It’s no surprise that Global FinPrint has commended The Bahamas as a “world-leader” in shark conservation efforts. The nation has a long history of forward -thinking ocean management policies. As a result, Shark populations have remained stable over the last several decades. The...

Since The Bahamas reopened to international tourism on 1 July, there has been a steady increase in COVID-19 cases. In fact, the case count has risen 20-fold in the two months since re-opening. This is compared to all months preceding July 1st, despite shutting back down after...