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For those of you who don't dive...
The famous pink sand beach on the Atlantic side of Harbour Island exists largely thanks to the barrier reef that runs from the south end of the island all the way around to Spanish Wells and beyond. The same reef that protects the beach also provides incredible snorkeling opportunites for those wanting to see what lives beneath the surface. Ancient coral structures rise up for the sand, providing shelter and food for thousands of fish. Huge elk horn corals reach for the surface, and large purple sea fans can be seen breaking the surface at low tide.
Between Pierre Island and Spanish Wells, parallel to the north shore of Eleuthera, lies the section of reef know as 'The Devil's Backbone'. The 'Backbone' is so named because it is long and thin (like a backbone!), and has claimed so many ships (hence the 'Devil'!). On the inside of the 'Backbone' are large reefs in shallow water that provide great snorkeling opportunities for beginner and experienced snorkelers alike. Outside the reef lie three wrecks that are great for proficient snorkelers and novice divers. The Carnarvon is a Welsh freighter that serviced the lighthouses in the Bahamas for the British Admiralty. It went down in 1918 after striking a shallow reef head, and lies in 35ft of water. The top of the steering quadrant is just 8 feet below the surface, and the huge bronze propeller is still attached to the shaft. The 'Potato and Onion wreck lies just over the Backbone, with the bow in 6 feet and the stern in just 28 feet of water. This freighter (that was carrying...wait for it...potatoes and onions!) is popular with both divers and snorkelers. The Cien Fuegos is a steam passenger ship that went down in 1898 and lies broadside to a large, shallow reef-head (see why it is called the Devil's Backbone?!) in 35 feet. The boilers are home to a couple of large green morays, and eagle rays are regularly seen cruising overhead.
For those of you who prefer to appreciate the ocean from a distance, or simply like the idea of enjoying being out on a boat without being too energetic, we offer island-hopping and beach-picnic charters (have your hotel prepare you a delicious packed lunch and we will provide the setting!), and sunset cruises. Beach picnics are popular with families as you have the boat to yourselves and can hang out on a beach, go snorkeling, hang out on the beach some more, all at your own pace. Sunset cruises are popular with wedding parties and reunions looking to have cocktails out on the water as the sun sets over Eleuthera.
Call or email us to discuss options. It is your vacation: do what you want, at your own pace!
Between Pierre Island and Spanish Wells, parallel to the north shore of Eleuthera, lies the section of reef know as 'The Devil's Backbone'. The 'Backbone' is so named because it is long and thin (like a backbone!), and has claimed so many ships (hence the 'Devil'!). On the inside of the 'Backbone' are large reefs in shallow water that provide great snorkeling opportunities for beginner and experienced snorkelers alike. Outside the reef lie three wrecks that are great for proficient snorkelers and novice divers. The Carnarvon is a Welsh freighter that serviced the lighthouses in the Bahamas for the British Admiralty. It went down in 1918 after striking a shallow reef head, and lies in 35ft of water. The top of the steering quadrant is just 8 feet below the surface, and the huge bronze propeller is still attached to the shaft. The 'Potato and Onion wreck lies just over the Backbone, with the bow in 6 feet and the stern in just 28 feet of water. This freighter (that was carrying...wait for it...potatoes and onions!) is popular with both divers and snorkelers. The Cien Fuegos is a steam passenger ship that went down in 1898 and lies broadside to a large, shallow reef-head (see why it is called the Devil's Backbone?!) in 35 feet. The boilers are home to a couple of large green morays, and eagle rays are regularly seen cruising overhead.
For those of you who prefer to appreciate the ocean from a distance, or simply like the idea of enjoying being out on a boat without being too energetic, we offer island-hopping and beach-picnic charters (have your hotel prepare you a delicious packed lunch and we will provide the setting!), and sunset cruises. Beach picnics are popular with families as you have the boat to yourselves and can hang out on a beach, go snorkeling, hang out on the beach some more, all at your own pace. Sunset cruises are popular with wedding parties and reunions looking to have cocktails out on the water as the sun sets over Eleuthera.
Call or email us to discuss options. It is your vacation: do what you want, at your own pace!
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Regular snorkel trips are run on-demand, with a minimum of 4 snorkelers. The cost is $50 per person if you have your own equipment, $55 per person for the trip with equipment included.
If you would like to snorkel at your own pace, we offer private snorkel charters at $350 for up to 3 hours, including equipment.
If you would like to try scuba diving, we offer a half-day 'resort' course. We run through some basic diving theory (so you understand why we ask you to do some things, and avoid doing others), spend as much time as necessary in shallow water to familarize you with the scuba equipment, and then take you on a shallow dive. Your instructor is with you at all times, and we only take more than two people at a time if you are all part of a family or friends group. The cost for the course, including the training, the equipment, and the dive, is $135.
Sunset cruises run for approximately 2 hours starting at $300 for the boat.
If you would like to snorkel at your own pace, we offer private snorkel charters at $350 for up to 3 hours, including equipment.
If you would like to try scuba diving, we offer a half-day 'resort' course. We run through some basic diving theory (so you understand why we ask you to do some things, and avoid doing others), spend as much time as necessary in shallow water to familarize you with the scuba equipment, and then take you on a shallow dive. Your instructor is with you at all times, and we only take more than two people at a time if you are all part of a family or friends group. The cost for the course, including the training, the equipment, and the dive, is $135.
Sunset cruises run for approximately 2 hours starting at $300 for the boat.