Caverns

World-Class Cavern Diving in the Bahamas

Discover The Bahamas’ most spectacular underwater cave diving experiences at Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island. Our world-renowned cavern diving sites offer unforgettable adventures through crystal-clear swim-throughs, ancient coral formations, and magical underwater chambers filled with vibrant marine life.

Dianna’s Dungeons

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Dianna’s Dungeons, featuring wide, well-illuminated coral passageways that create spectacular swim-through adventures. Navigate the fascinating “false wall” formations while discovering elegant soft corals swaying gracefully above and stunning red encrusting algae coating the interior passages. This accessible cavern dive site offers perfect conditions for underwater photography and marine life observation.

Dive Features:
Wide, naturally lit swim-through passages
Vibrant soft coral formations
Distinctive red encrusting algae displays
Safe navigation through false wall structures

Alec’s Caverns

Dive into an underwater wonderland at Alec’s Caverns, where rare cryptic sponges and diverse marine ecosystems thrive. This magical dive site features natural light windows that create ethereal illumination throughout the cavern tunnels. Encounter schools of sleeping Glassy Sweepers, active Squirrel Fish, and the occasional resting Nurse Shark in this pristine underwater habitat.

Dive Features:
Rare cryptic sponge species
Schools of Glassy Sweepers
Abundant Squirrel Fish populations
Occasional Nurse Shark encounters
Natural light windows create a magical ambiance

Cara’s Caverns

Explore the intricate honeycomb structure of Cara’s Caverns, where numerous caverns cluster along dramatic false walls with terraced plateaus. This complex dive site offers endless exploration opportunities through winding passages and interconnected tunnels. The multi-level terrain provides varied diving experiences, from shallow cavern exploration to deeper tunnel adventures.

Dive Features:
Honeycomb cavern clustering
Multi-level terraced plateaus
Extensive tunnel networks
Glassy Sweeper habitat
Multiple exploration routes

Coral Caverns

Discover thousands of years of natural history at Coral Caverns, where ancient spur and groove coral formations have grown together to create an extensive network of swim-throughs and caverns. This biodiverse dive site teems with tropical reef fish seeking shelter in the cavern spaces, while predators like barracuda and nurse sharks patrol the hunting grounds.

Dive Features:
Ancient coral spur and groove formations
Extensive swim-through networks
Thousands of tropical reef fish species
Active predator-prey ecosystems
Shelter habitats for marine life