Grand Bahama Island Dive Week
June 18 - June 24, 2023
Caradonna Adventures has partnered with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach and the Reef Oasis Dive Club to create special all-inclusive stay-and-dive packages for Grand Bahama Island Dive Week. Now in its third year, this event brings together Bahamas Dive Ambassadors, divers and local dive operators for five days of social events and daily trips to some of the Bahamas' most iconic dive sites.

Grand Bahama Dive Week
June 18 - June 24, 2023
3RD ANNUAL GRAND BAHAMA DIVE WEEK:
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach DIVE EVENT PACKAGE includes 6 nights All Inclusive Superior Room Accommodations at Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, 4 days of 2-tank boat dives and 1 day 2-tank Tiger Shark Dive at Tiger Beach (weather permitting with a minimum of 6 passengers) with Reef Oasis Dive Club, full breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, snacks and beverages including alcohol, non-motorized watersports, daily scheduled entertainment, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, all other transportation, hotel taxes and service charges.
Please see Dive Week Schedule down below:
DIVE WEEK SCHEDULE | |
Sun, June 18, 2023 |
» Arrive on Grand Bahama Island » Transfer to Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach for Check-in » 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception on property (Venue TBD) |
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Mon, June 19, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » 7:45 a.m. Groups 1 & 2 Meet at Reef Oasis for check-in » 8:15 a.m. Customized 2 tank dive Pretender’s Wreck - This upside-down tug sits at an approachable depth for divers of all levels of experience. This forty-five-foot vessel, the Pretender, rests on the sea floor between two heads of coral. Remnants of a yacht are also strewn about this site as well. Stingrays are often seen gliding along the sandy bottom. » 12:00 p.m. Group 1 & 2 return to Host Hotel » 6:45 p.m. Meet in lobby for transfer to Maxxi’s Bahamian Beach Club, Bar & Grill » 7:00 p.m. Maxxi’s Bahamian Beach Club, Bar & Grill - an authentically Bahamian restaurant located on a beautiful beach; offering an all-Bahamian menu, signature drinks & specials, friendly staff, unlimited beach access, non-motorized water sports and games. » 9:00 p.m. Return to Host Hotel » 10:00 p.m. Theater Show (Optional) |
Tue, June 20, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » 7:30 a.m. Group 1 Meet in lobby transfer to Tiger Beach » 7:45 a.m. Group 2 Meet at Reef Oasis Dive Shop for check-in » 8:15 a.m. Customized 2 tank dive Papa Doc Wreck - Once a shrimp boat, this doomed craft was transporting mercenaries and firearms to Haiti during the revolution in that country. The wreck’s namesake was the dictator, Papa Doc Duvalier, who was so ruthless that he inspired an uprising. Divers can still salvage ammunition on the sea floor and amongst the coral. This wreck rests in pieces along the shallow reef, with visible engine blocks and machinery still visible at this novice-accessible dive site. » 12:00 p.m. Group 2 return to Hotel » 7:00 p.m. Group 1 return from Tiger Beach » 10:00 p.m. Theater Show (Optional) |
Wed, June 21, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » 7:30 a.m. Group 2 Meet in lobby transfer to Tiger Beach » 8:30 a.m. Tiger Beach – As you can see from the name, this is one of the most unique dive sites in the world where you have the chance to watch Tiger Sharks swimming around in their natural habitat. You can also see here nurse sharks along with lemon sharks. In addition to sharks on this dive site other you can always see large representatives of the underwater fauna such as huge groupers and snappers (12 Hours) » 7:45 a.m. Groups 1 Meet at Reef Oasis Dive Shop for check-in » 8:15 a.m. Customized 2 tank dive Peterson’s Cay Coral Restoration – Dive on a wall 20ft deep filled with marine life due to shallow waters. The Coral reefs here are much more colorful, and the fish are much more active when compared to the regular deep dives. Just south of this reef is an area with 13 trees of PVC with coral shambles attached to them. » 12:00 p.m. Group 1 return to Host Hotel » 3:00 p.m. Group 2 return from Tiger Beach » 6:30 p.m. Meet in lobby for transfer to Smith’s Point Fish Fry (Compliments of MOTIA) » 6:45 p.m. Fish Fry Experience at Smiths Point – For a true taste of Grand Bahama, a trip to Smith’s Point is almost necessary. You’ll feast on local dishes such as fried fish, roiled lobster and conch. This weekly event takes place in the quaint settlement of Smith’s Point every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. The Smith Point Fish Fry Experience is home to the traditional Bahamian Fish Fry. You can experience Bahamian food, drinks, music and culture. » 9:00 p.m. Return to Host Hotel » 10:00 p.m. Theater Show (Optional) |
Thu, June 22, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » 7:45 a.m. Groups 1 & 2 Meet at Reef Oasis Dive Shop for check-in » 8:30 a.m. Customized 2 tank dive Papa Doc Wreck – Once a shrimp boat, this doomed craft was transporting mercenaries and firearms to Haiti during the revolution in that country. The wreck’s namesake was the dictator, Papa Doc Duvalier, who was so ruthless that he inspired an uprising. Divers can still salvage ammunition on the sea floor and amongst the coral. This wreck rests in pieces along the shallow reef, with visible engine blocks and machinery still visible at this novice-accessible dive site. » 12:00 p.m. Group 1 & 2 return to host hotel » 10:00 p.m. Theater Show (Optional) |
Fri, June 23, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » 7:45 a.m. Groups 1 & 2 Meet at Reef Oasis Dive Shop for check-in » 8:30 a.m. Customized 2 tank dive » 12:00 p.m. Meet in lobby for transfer to the Bahamian Brewery (Compliments of MOTIA) » 12:30 p.m. Bahamian Brewery Tour – Walk through the 25-step process from malt to beer! See the lab quality control, learn about our filtration & kegging process, and watch our staff bottle your beer. Then become a brew master yourself as you taste the sensation Sands, in Jimmy’s personal tap room. Once you’ve sipped a Sands, or two, we’ll take you down to the gift shop and the liquor store - and let you purchase all you want - it’s all duty free! » 1:30 p.m. Return to Host Hotel » 6:30 p.m. Meet in lobby for transfer The “O” Grill at Taino Beach » 7:00 p.m. Bonfire Experience at The “O” Grill – Enjoy a great bonfire on the beach at this secure and relaxing weekend night-time hangout. There is great music, dance, food and drinks. After you grab a drink, feel free to ask any of their staff to borrow a set of darts or dominoes and play away! » 9:00 p.m. Return to host hotel » 10:00 p.m. Theater Show (Optional) |
Sat, June 24, 2023 |
Breakfast at leisure. » Check out and transfer to Grand Bahama International Airport for scheduled return flights home |
Itinerary subject to change
Prices are in USD, based on double occupancy and include hotel taxes and service charges. Package pricing is only valid on new bookings, is subject to availability and standard terms and conditions. Prices reflect our event offer, additional pricing available for varying dates and varying rates. During the event, groups will be assigned upon arrival and daily events are subject to change but full value of package will be fulfilled. Not responsible for typographical errors.
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