It’s a cliché often used in travel writing—tropical islands scattered across the wide expanse of ocean like gemstones. In the Bahamas, the cliché fits. When you’re at sea here, you’ll find jewel-like islands set in incredibly blue waters. Though the Bahamas is technically in the Atlantic, someone forgot to tell the ocean that—you’ll think you are in the Caribbean. The sea is calm, the blue water sparkling, the fish are tropical and the views are spectacular.

The allure of this close-to-home destination for American divers is the reason Aggressor has two yachts here, both offering the same two itineraries: the Exuma Cays and Tiger Beach. Departing from Nassau, the yachts deliver divers to the steep drop-offs and heart-stopping animal encounters the Bahamas is known for. Caribbean reef sharks can show up on almost any site, including Cathedral. The “cathedral” is a large swim-through where light filters down from the surface (and at times, reflects on thousands of silversides). On Blacktip Wall, you may even encounter a hammerhead shark. If that surprises you, it shouldn’t—some 40 species of sharks are known to live in these waters.

The unique underwater formations are endlessly fascinating to explore. Similar to Cathedral, Cracked Coral Head and Pillar Wall flash their “jewels”—colorful elephant ear and tube sponges and crowds of tropical fish—on coral formations and walls that will make you wish you had more bottom time. Stay shallow or venture deeper at Hole in the Wall—the sunny reeftop is in 45 feet of water, or you can access the wall via a swim-through. On this deeper section of the reef you may be joined by a passing turtle or eagle ray.

If you’re looking for a pulse-pounding shark adventure, book a Tiger Beach itinerary. From mid-April through late July, both Bahamas Aggressors visit Tiger Beach and the remote areas around Grand Bahama’s west end. Besides the tiger sharks, the region is also famous for encounters with Caribbean reef and lemon sharks. Sharks aren’t the only attraction—dolphins, groupers and jacks often play starring roles on these dives. With its diversity of dive sites and shark encounters, the Bahamas is worthy of every cliché and more.

“My sister and I are 79 and 82 years old. The care and attention to our every need was above excellent! The crew was awesome, caring, fun, very professional!”

—CLARA F.

Yacht Specs

Length/Beam

BHA: 100 feet/22 feet

BHA II: 110 feet/25 feet

Passenger-to-Staff Ratio

BHA: 14:6

BHA II: 20:7

Staterooms/Beds

BHA: 6/14

BHA II: 10/20

Bathrooms

Staterooms have private head and shower, individual climate control and hair dryer.

Sun Deck

Shaded, with seating, bar and hot tub.

Food/Beverages

All meals, snacks and beverages are provided, including a limited selection of local beer and wine.

Wi-Fi

Available in the marina; email is available on board through the satellite system (there is a charge for outgoing email).

Need to Know

Home Port

Nassau, Bahamas; Tiger Beach itineraries depart from Freeport, Grand Bahama

Dive Season

Year-round

Dive Conditions

Water temps average 75˚F – 82˚F

Travel Tip

Airport transfers are not provided. However, taxis are available at both airports.

Contact Info

800-348-2628

[email protected]

aggressor.com