Tiger Beach Expedition
Ask any diver who’s been lucky enough to swim alongside a tiger shark, and they’ll tell you that there are few animals on this planet more majestic. Tiger sharks have an undeniable presence, combining raw power and pure beauty in such a way that those who encounter them cannot help but fall under their spell. Tiger Beach in the Bahamas is the best place in the world to get up-close and personal with them.
Book It!
Season: TBD
Location: Old Bahama Bay Resort + Marina, Grand Bahama
Day Trip (Dive Only) Cost: $449 + 10% VAT
Day Trip (Dive Only) Includes:
Lunch
Use of Tanks, Weights + Belts
Tiger Beach Safari Itinerary
Daily space is limited to 14 lucky guests who will experience these elusive giants up close! Exact departure and arrival times will be chosen by the captain and are dependent on weather and tides. The average Tiger Beach Safari runs from 8am to 6pm and usually includes a two-tank dive.
Departure from Old Bahama Bay Marina Around 8A.M.
Welcome to Tiger Beach Headquarters! Guests should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Lunch, drinking water, ice and light snacks will be provided on board, but we strongly recommend bringing along personal snacks.
Arrive at Tiger Beach Around 10A.M.
The dive ranges from 20 feet to 40 feet so our bottom times and profiles change depending on weather, tides and most importantly the site depth chosen that day! Once you're out of air, we suggest going up, getting some food and resting before going down again. We do our best to ensure two dives, but this is not guaranteed.
Return to Old Bahama Bay Marina Around 5P.M.
We always dive until we’re either out of bait, tanks and/or sunlight - whichever happens first!
Getting To Tiger Beach
Scheduled flights into Grand Bahama Island International Airport in Freeport (FPO) are available via American Eagle, Silver Airways, Delta Airline, Bahamasair and several other charter operations.
Direct Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
American Eagle I 800 433 7300 I aa.com
Delta Airlines I 800 241 4141 I delta.com
Silver Airways I 801 401 9100 I silverairways.com
Direct Flights from Nassau (NAS)
Bahamasair I 800 222 4262 I bahamasair.com
Direct Flights from Bimini (BIM)
Flamingo Air I 242 351 4963 I flamingoairbah.com
If you will be visiting Bimini prior to Tiger Beach, we recommend flying from Bimini to Freeport direct on Flamingo Air. For info, please contact Flamingo Air directly at (242) 351 4963.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer daily dives?
In season, we dive everyday.
Can I get a refund if the weather is bad?
If the weather is bad, we will try local diving. If the weather is terrible, we will offer a full credit. See our cancellation policy below.
How can I get to Freeport?
There are daily direct scheduled flights to Freeport from Bimini, Nassau, and Fort Lauderdale.
Do I need to stay at Old Bahama Bay to dive?
No, you can stay anywhere on Grand Bahama as long as you can get to Old Bahama Bay by 8 A.M.
How often do you see Tiger Sharks?
We see tiger sharks on 90% of our trips.
What other species do you see on the dive?
These are some of the shark species we are likely to encounter: Tiger, Lemon, Reef, Nurse, Great Hammerhead and Bull Sharks.
How long is the boat ride?
The boat ride to Tiger Beach is approx. 1.5 hours each way.
Are wetsuits required?
Water temperatures can vary during Tiger Beach season, from low 70s in the winter to low 80s in the late spring. We require a full wetsuit and recommend a hood and gloves. The thickness can vary depending on the time of year.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are in Bahamian Dollars (BSD). All sales are final and non-refundable. In the event of your trip being cancelled or delayed due to weather, airlines and/or other natural disasters, a one year credit for the value of the trip will be offered.
We highly recommend purchasing DAN Trip Cancellation Insurance for all Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center’s activities and dive packages offered. This insurance is backed by DAN & TravelGuard and pays in the event of your trip being cancelled or delayed due to weather, airlines and a host of other reasons.