Coral Reef Experience
Snorkeling has become an important aspect of ecotourism promotion in the Bahamas. There are hundreds of reefs and wrecks throughout the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. West End alone has more than 6 popular spots including the infamous Boat Wreck situated in 8 feet of water and The Sugar Wreck (16th Century Ship) located 24 miles from West End.
The "Coral Reef Experience Tour" features five amazing snorkel reefs - Settlement Point West and Settlement Point South, Nirvana, Wood Cay and Bootle Bay that provide additional opportunities to see a variety of fish to observe or photograph. Below is information about boat wreck sites that provide incredible sea life to film from sharks, stingrays to moray eels.
Nirvana Reef is just as it is described - total snorkel heaven - every imaginable coral specie can be found from Elkhorn, colourful Fan Corals, Brain Coral and numerous species of fish and sea life that inhabit this pristine area. A variety of sea life may be seen including moray eels, sea turtles, eagle rays, lobsters and reef cleaning fish.
The Boat Wreck is one of the most requested spots to snorkel as the boat rests in less that 8 feet of water. The wreck is covered with coral and teeming with thousands of fish. This idyllic spot is a broken boat wreck approximately 70 feet in length. Huge Loggerhead sea turtles, sleeping Nurse Sharks, Lionfish and maybe you can spot the 6 foot Moray Eel that resides inside the weck.
The Sugar Wreck is a 16th Century cargo vessel that went down during a raging storm in less than 20 feet of water. Visitors to this site are required to have exceptional swimming and snorkel skills. Perfect for Free Divers and Fishing enthusiasts. This tour requires flat seas and calm winds and is usually booked within 4 days of arrival subject to weather conditions. Guests are offered the opportunity to fish the area and snorkel this ancient site. Due to the distance from shore this tour is only booked for full day excursions. Truly a piece of history that awaits your arrival. Prices are customized and quoted upon request.
If you are planning a trip to Grand Bahama we welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our marine life and delighted to share with you our snorkel hot spots near West End.
West End Ecology Tours welcome the opportunity to share with you our natural world underwater.
The "Coral Reef Experience Tour" features five amazing snorkel reefs - Settlement Point West and Settlement Point South, Nirvana, Wood Cay and Bootle Bay that provide additional opportunities to see a variety of fish to observe or photograph. Below is information about boat wreck sites that provide incredible sea life to film from sharks, stingrays to moray eels.
Nirvana Reef is just as it is described - total snorkel heaven - every imaginable coral specie can be found from Elkhorn, colourful Fan Corals, Brain Coral and numerous species of fish and sea life that inhabit this pristine area. A variety of sea life may be seen including moray eels, sea turtles, eagle rays, lobsters and reef cleaning fish.
The Boat Wreck is one of the most requested spots to snorkel as the boat rests in less that 8 feet of water. The wreck is covered with coral and teeming with thousands of fish. This idyllic spot is a broken boat wreck approximately 70 feet in length. Huge Loggerhead sea turtles, sleeping Nurse Sharks, Lionfish and maybe you can spot the 6 foot Moray Eel that resides inside the weck.
The Sugar Wreck is a 16th Century cargo vessel that went down during a raging storm in less than 20 feet of water. Visitors to this site are required to have exceptional swimming and snorkel skills. Perfect for Free Divers and Fishing enthusiasts. This tour requires flat seas and calm winds and is usually booked within 4 days of arrival subject to weather conditions. Guests are offered the opportunity to fish the area and snorkel this ancient site. Due to the distance from shore this tour is only booked for full day excursions. Truly a piece of history that awaits your arrival. Prices are customized and quoted upon request.
If you are planning a trip to Grand Bahama we welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our marine life and delighted to share with you our snorkel hot spots near West End.
West End Ecology Tours welcome the opportunity to share with you our natural world underwater.
