Tiger Beach Shark Diving: Grand Bahama Island
Tiger Beach
Tiger Beach is not just world renowned for its clear, calm water. For years, it’s Tiger shark diving encounters have made it one of the premier dive destinations in the world among professional photographers, videographers and shark lovers alike. With numerous species of shark frequenting this area, you have opportunities to see Tiger Sharks, Lemon Sharks, Caribbean Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Hammerheads and more. However, for many years now, the Tiger Shark diving has been taking front stage at Tiger Beach and changing the perception of these top predators. Thanks to the foresight of the Bahamas, making all waters surrounding the nations islands a marine sanctuary, we are able to enjoy the benefits of a healthy marine ecosystem.
The reefs near tiger beach have a vast array of marine life, hard corals and soft corals. Visibility can reach well over 100 feet and you mix in some of the local reef and lemon sharks, you have a dream dive for many nature enthusiasts. Don’t be mesmerized by all these sharks though, the Tiger sharks are always somewhere nearby. When the tigers, growing to over 16 feet, come in you find yourself ignoring all the other sharks in the area and focusing on only the large, striped shark who seems to be more curious and cautious than you were expecting. Being completely surrounded by nature for the week, we know you will leave with more appreciation for the sharks, but also for the Bahamas as a whole.
Joining our shark diving expeditions?
Be sure to look over of FAQs and Know Before You Go pages.
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Dive Packages
- Single or Double occupancy accommodations.
- Shark diving.
- Lunch, snacks & beverages.
- Tanks, weights, belts.
- Airfare
- Airport Transfers
- Meals (except for lunch on dive days)
- Crew gratuity
- Dive or Travel insurance
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Our host hotel for our tiger shark diving expeditions is a meticulously maintained 30-unit, gated community. West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement of Grand Bahama Island.
Relax by the marina or go for a swim. Keep an eye out for the eagle ray family that call the marina home.
After shark diving, have your evening cocktail at the freshwater pool, and be prepared for a tasty surprise in the cozy dining-room after the sunset. Forget about the outside world!
These are fully furnished condo rental units. Unlike standard hotels, there is no daily room service. The condo will be supplied with fresh towels, bedding, and toilet paper. There is laundry (washer and dryer) in each unit if you'd like to freshen up your linens. Stop of at the store on the way in and pick up some extra toilet paper, dish soap, toiletries and snacks.
Each poolside apartment features two bedrooms:
- Single or Double with a queen size bed and full bathroom
- Double occupancy with two queen beds and full bathroom
Three or four guests will share a fully furnished living room, full kitchen, half bathroom, and walk out patio. The pool is just outside the apartment and there is internet access poolside,in the restaurant and lobby.
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There are daily flights into Freeport (FPO) on Grand Bahama Island from several airports in Florida, as well as Nassau. Check with Bahamas Air, Silver Airways, and Jet Blue for the most flight options.
Travel FAQs
Trip Insurance
We strongly recommend dive accident insurance as well as separate dive trip/travel insurance. These policies can be purchased from DAN, DiveAssure, and a number or other agencies. There are no refunds for lost days of diving due to weather cancellations, natural disaster, trip delays, injury or equipment issues. You should check with individual policies to ensure that you are covered in the event of unforeseen issues.What are the airport codes?
NAS - Nassau International Airport, New Providence FPO - Freeport International Airport, Grand BahamaDo you provide pickup from Freeport Airport?
Because of the large number of arrival times, we do not include transportation from the airport to the hotel and back. It is easy for guests to hop in a cab for the 45 minute ride to the marina resort. The price for the cab is typically around $60 US each way.Can I fly direct to Freeport from the US
Several airlines have regular flights between Florida and Freeport, Grand Bahama.What is the weather like?
While we'd love to be able to predict the weather, it's a difficult task. Here are some helpful indicators. click to enlarge
Here's the current information from NOAA's Weather Station on the West End of Grand Bahama Island:
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Trip Insurance
We strongly recommend dive accident insurance as well as separate dive trip/travel insurance. These policies can be purchased from DAN, DiveAssure, and a number or other agencies. There are no refunds for lost days of diving due to weather cancellations, natural disaster, trip delays, injury or equipment issues. You should check with individual policies to ensure that you are covered in the event of unforeseen issues.What is the season for Tiger Shark Encounters
Our tiger shark diving trips from October through April. Although there are sharks here year-round, we schedule our dive calendar around the time with the greatest numbers of animals in order to ensure that guests have the experience they come looking for!What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Credit Card, Paypal, Check, Money Orders, and Bank Wire. We accept credit cards in the form of Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.What is the water temperature
Water temperature averages between 76 and 82 degreesF. That's 24 to 27 degrees C.
What do I need to bring?
We recommend guests bring their own toiletries, sea sickness medication, and insect repellent. Altough the day time temperatures are pretty warm, we suggest a light jacket for cool nights or after long hours in the water.What level of dive certification do I need?
All divers must be open water certified for our tiger shark diving expeditions. Night dives or other specialty dives require advanced certification.How do I secure my reservation?
A nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $1,000 USD is required to secure your reservation. Once received, you will be provided with an invoice confirming your dates, deposit, and balance.Are meals included?
All tiger shark diving packages include lunch on the boat, as well as drinks and snacks. Breakfast and dinner is not included unless otherwise specified.Is there any paperwork I need to fill out?
All guests are required to fill out a Epic Diving Liability Waiver, which can be found here. You'll be able to download and fill out the waiver on your computer or tablet and email it back to us. Alternatively, you can print it out and bring it with you.How can I contact you?
The quickest way to reach us would be email: info@epicdiving.com
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