What is the best time to dive Andros Blue Holes?

The best months to dive Andros Blue Holes in Bahamas are November, December, January, February, March, April, May. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C during peak season.

How deep is Andros Blue Holes?

Andros Blue Holes reaches a maximum depth of 60 m, with visibility ranging from 15–40 m. The full depth range requires Advanced certification at minimum; some zones are technical diver territory.

What marine life can you see at Andros Blue Holes?

Andros Blue Holes is known for encounters with remora, Nassau grouper, tarpon, cave-adapted crustaceans, nurse shark. The site features cave, reef, wall, blue hole diving across 20 named sites, with a marine life score of 62/100 in OkToDive's ranking.

Is Andros Blue Holes good for beginners?

Andros Blue Holes is better suited to experienced divers. Currents can be mild and depths reach 60 m. A minimum Advanced Open Water certification is required, and OkToDive recommends at least 100 logged dives before visiting.

How much does it cost to dive Andros Blue Holes?

A 2-tank dive at Andros Blue Holes averages around $130 USD, placing it in the mid range tier. Both boat and shore access are available, giving divers flexibility on budget.

Andros Blue Holes Diving — Score: 68.3/100 | Conditions, Operators & Guide

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Andros Blue Holes

BahamasCentral America & Caribbean

68.3

SCORE

24.7000°N

-77.8000°E

Andros hosts over 175 blue holes — more than anywhere else on Earth — plus the third-largest barrier reef. The inland blue holes plunge into cathedral-sized caverns with stalactites and unique cave fauna, while the offshore reef wall is one of the Caribbean's most dramatic. Vastly underrated and wonderfully empty.

The Bahamas' Inland Cave Kingdom

Visibility15–40 m

Temperature24–28°C

Max Depth60 m

Currentmild

2-Tank Dive$130

Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February

CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score breakdown

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Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity

Megafauna Encounters

Reef Fish Abundance

Macro Life

Endemic Species

Marine life diversity

62.0

Coral & reef health

70.0

Visibility & conditions

78.0

Dive site variety

78.0

Water temperature

85.0

Depth & access

72.0

Operator quality

72.0

Topside experience

45.0

Getting there

48.0

Value & cost

58.0

Crowding

90.0

Social proof

62.0

Key species

remora Nassau grouper tarpon cave-adapted crustaceans nurse shark

Dive types

cavereefwallblue hole

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

bonefishingblue hole kayakingAndrosia batik factoryForfar Field Station nature walks

Nearby cultural sites

Androsia Batik Factory
Morgan's Bluff caves

Non-diver score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyNot recommended

Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org

Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — Princess Margaret Hospital Chamber, Nassau

Nearest Hospital10 km

Basic clinic on Andros; flight to Nassau (20 min) for hospital and chamber

Skill LevelAdvanced

Current Strengthmild

Top operators

Small Hope Bay Lodge Diving

PADI

4.7

65 reviewsNITROX

Andros Blue Holes Dive

TDI

4.5

40 reviewsNITROX

Compare this dive site

Andros Blue Holes in Bahamas scores 68.3/100in OkToDive's 12-category data-driven rating. Best for cave diving with 15–40m visibility and 24–28°C water temps. A 2-tank dive costs ~$130 USD. Peak season: November, December, January.

Last updated: 2026-05-25

Who should dive here

Best for

+ Divers who prioritize cave diving
+ Anyone visiting Central America & Caribbean for the first time
+ Groups seeking 20+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

− You don't have Advanced certification
− You need shore access — this is mixed-only

Verdict

Choose Andros Blue Holes over similar Central America & Caribbean destinations when crowding matters more than topside

How Andros Blue Holes compares

Site	Score	Visibility	Cost/dive	Best for
Andros Blue Holes	68.3	15–40m	$130	cave, reef
Exumas	72.3	20–45m	$160	reef, wall
Bimini	71.0	18–40m	$150	reef, shark diving
Jardines de la Reina	70.4	20–40m	$200	reef, wall
Providencia	70.1	20–40m	$80	reef, wall

Honest reality check

What your dive shop won't tell you

The minimum certification printed on a brochure is the legal floor, not the honest recommendation. Here's what we actually think you should bring to this site.

Recommended logged dives

55+

Below this we'd send you somewhere easier first.

Recommended certification

Cavern Diver minimum. Full Cave certification for anything past the daylight zone.

“Intermediate minimum — deep profiles and variable viz.”

What will challenge you

→Recreational limit of 40 m is reachable here (max depth 60 m). Gas planning and NDL tracking matter.
→Overhead environment. Standard recreational training does not cover you past the entrance. People die here doing what they'd do on an open reef.

What will surprise you

→Thermoclines can drop water temp by 4°C between the surface and depth. Your wetsuit choice should match the minimum, not the average.

Time of day

When to dive it

Every dive shop gives you this briefing at 7am. We just wrote it down. Tidal dependency: slight. Optimal window: First light to 11am for best visibility..

Morning

Viz
peak
Current
mild
Crowd
light

reef exploration
photography

Best light and calmest conditions before afternoon wind picks up.

Afternoon

Viz
moderate
Current
mild
Crowd
moderate

drift diving
second tank

Wind chop can reduce viz. Still diveable but morning is better.

Month-by-month

Dive forecast

Realistic conditions by month. Viz ranges are what you should actually expect, not best-case marketing numbers. Confidence % is the share of days that match this profile historically.

Month	Viz (m)	Temp (°C)	Current	Sea	Rain	Confidence	Highlights
Jan	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Feb	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Mar	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Apr	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active
May	33–40	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active
Jun	33–40	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active
Jul	33–40	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active
Aug	33–40	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active
Sep	33–40	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active
Oct	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active
Nov	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active
Dec	15–28	24	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active

Shoot here

Photography brief

Subjects are only half the shot. A perfect macro site is useless in a three-knot drift, and a wide-angle dream is useless at 35 m with a murky ceiling. These are the conditions, not the hype.

Macro subjects60

Wide angle70

Viz stability72

Hover friendliness100

Natural light0

Recommended kit

→Two independent light sources minimum; video lights beat strobes in caverns

Level up here

What this site will teach you

The dives that made you a better diver are the ones that made you uncomfortable for the right reasons. Here's what this site will quietly train you for.

Deep diving comfort
advanced
Regular dives past 30m build confidence at depth.

What it costsEstimates — calibration pending

7-day trip, per person

Rough ranges anchored to existing regional data — not booking quotes. Land-based trip, standard breakdown.

Budget

$2,050–$3,000

Hostels, shore diving, cheap eats

Flights (RT from US): $720–$880
Accommodation / day: $50–$100
Diving / day: $110–$130
Food / day: $25–$50
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Mid-range

$3,350–$5,050

3-star hotels, standard boat ops, mix of restaurants

Flights (RT from US): $1,150–$1,450
Accommodation / day: $120–$220
Diving / day: $130–$170
Food / day: $55–$100
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Splurge

$5,650–$8,950

Top resorts or liveaboards, premium operators

Flights (RT from US): $1,800–$2,200
Accommodation / day: $260–$500
Diving / day: $170–$220
Food / day: $110–$220
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Budget decision guide

Choose Budget if you prioritize dive count over comfort — hostels and shore diving maximize bottom time per dollar. Choose Mid-range for the best balance of comfort and value — most divers land here. Choose Splurge for premium operators, private guides, and top-tier accommodation — worth it for special trips or non-diving partners.

Flights priced round-trip from a major US hub. Figures are per person on a shared room. Solo travelers add ~30% to accommodation.

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Best dive types here

Andros Blue Holes Diving — Bahamas

Score breakdown

Marine Life

Key species

Dive types

Traveling with non-divers?

Activities for non-divers

Nearby cultural sites

Non-diver score

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

Top operators

Small Hope Bay Lodge Diving

Andros Blue Holes Dive

Who should dive here

Best for

Skip if

Verdict

How Andros Blue Holes compares

What your dive shop won't tell you

When to dive it

Dive forecast

Photography brief

What this site will teach you

Deep diving comfort

7-day trip, per person

Budget decision guide

Build a trip around it