Plongée à Thunderball Grotto — Bahamas
Thunderball Grotto is a sea-level cave in the Exumas that featured in the James Bond film Thunderball and the more recent After the Sunset. At low tide, you swim into the hollow rock to find shafts of sunlight piercing through holes in the ceiling, illuminating schools of tropical fish. More snorkeling than diving, but utterly cinematic.
- Score
- 61.6
- Visibilité
- 9–24m
- Température
- 24–27°C
- Meilleurs mois
- November, December, January
SCORE
23.8858°N
-76.1644°E
Thunderball Grotto is a sea-level cave in the Exumas that featured in the James Bond film Thunderball and the more recent After the Sunset. At low tide, you swim into the hollow rock to find shafts of sunlight piercing through holes in the ceiling, illuminating schools of tropical fish. More snorkeling than diving, but utterly cinematic.
The James Bond Snorkeling Site
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Marine Life
47.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- James Bond film location
- Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Tiny clinic on Staniel Cay; flight to Nassau (30 min) for hospital and chamber
Top Operators
Exuma Water Sports
PADI