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Bahamas

Although lying closer to the USA than any other Caribbean nation, the Bahamas are very much tied to the culture and identity of the islands to the south. In fact, the beautiful Bahamas are considered part of the Caribbean in almost every way - except location. Stretching over 800kms southeast towards the Dominican Republic, the nation is made up of over 2700 stunning islands and cays - all fringed by spectacular coral and surrounded by deep ocean trenches.

From the hustle-and-bustle of Nassau, to the meandering mangrove forests of Andros, there’s plenty to see and do here - whether you plan to dive, or not. Party with international sailors, swim with wild pigs, and fish for some of the biggest deep-water species. Or, simply lounge alongside laid-back locals, explore deserted beaches with the sun-baked sand between your toes, or ponder the Bahama’s rich history over a rum punch, or maybe two.

Not surprisingly, the country’s incredible number of islands and proximity to deep ocean trenches help to explain why the Bahamas guarantees such a variety of impressive diving experiences. Wrecks, caves, blue holes, coral gardens, and plunging walls are all on the agenda here, but the Bahamas are undeniably famous for one thing in particular - sharks. Forget a fleeting glimpse out in the blue - these islands are renowned for in-your-face encounters with some of the ocean’s most powerful predators. Great hammerheads, bull sharks and tiger sharks often steal the show, but oceanic white-tips, nurse, lemon, and Caribbean reef sharks are never far from the fun.