Diving

You’re welcome to bring your own gear — we have designated cubbies at the dock for each room, so storing your equipment is easy and secure. If you’d rather travel light, no problem! We offer dive gear rentals including regulators, BCDs, snorkel gear, dive computers, dive lights, and optional wetsuits for our warm waters. Best of all, you’ll keep the same gear for the duration of your stay, so you can get comfortable with your setup and focus on the fun.

There’s a little something for every kind of explorer. From shallow reefs perfect for beginners to thrilling wall dives that drop thousands of feet, Small Hope offers access to wrecks, caverns, blue holes, shark dives, shallow reefs, coral gardens, false walls, and more vibrant snorkeling spots. Whether you’re into underwater photography, marine life, or heart-pumping adventure — you’ll find it here.

Our dive sites are just minutes from shore. The Tongue of the Ocean — a deep ocean trench that drops over 6,000 feet — begins right offshore, offering world-class diving without long boat rides.

Absolutely. Our dive program is designed with families in mind. Kids 10 and up can try scuba with our Discover Scuba Diving course — free for guests — and follow it up with a shallow dive alongside our certified instructors. For the younger ones, our Bubble Maker Program introduces little adventurers to diving in a fun and safe way. Non-divers are always welcome on the boat or can enjoy other fun activities on land and in the water.

To stay safe, we recommend waiting at least 18–24 hours after your final dive before flying. This allows your body enough time to eliminate residual nitrogen and helps prevent decompression sickness.

The water here is warm year-round, usually ranging from 75°F (24°C) in winter to 85°F (29°C) in summer. Many guests are comfortable in just a swimsuit or shorty wetsuit, but if you tend to get cold easily, a full wetsuit is a good idea — especially in winter months.

Small Hope is a family-oriented resort and a natural playground for kids to enjoy activities on Andros Island, like making sandcastles, snorkeling, biking, batik making, and swimming in blue holes, with day and evening babysitting services available.

Experience our complimentary “Discover Scuba Diving” course which is free for guests of Small Hope Bay Lodge, followed by an opportunity for a shallow dive.

Scuba diving can be arranged as part of our comprehensive diving packages, or guests can opt for standalone scuba diving sessions.

We also have a variety of activities tailored for non-divers, ensuring there are always engaging options available for everyone.

We set sail every morning at 9am and return around lunch time. Around 2pm the dive boat goes out again and returns to the resort around 4pm. Weather permitting.

We do not schedule dives in advance. This is due to the uncertain nature of the weather in Andros, The Bahamas. Dives are scheduled the night before with the Small Hope Bay Lodge dive team.