FULL RESORT RESTORATION FROM HURRICANE FLOYD AND FIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AS OF 11 JUNE 2001 -- please refer to "owner's note" on Guana Beach Resort's welcome page.

Diving & Snorkeling

If you scuba dive or snorkel in the Bahamas, the visibility of these turquoise seas will astound you. You can scuba dive or snorkel on a coral reef (many times with shore entry) which rises from a depth of about 40 feet to within inches of the surface. Guana Beach Resort offers extensive Dive and Snorkel opportunities on one of the world's largest barrier reefs, much of which remains uncharted and unexplored.

The Great Abaco Barrier Reef consists of large, branching formations of Elkhorn Coral with medium to large Brain and Star Coral tumbling down the inside of the barrier. The formations are riddled with fissures providing meandering trails and caves as well as isolated Coral Gardens. A few of the more well known sites include: The Blue Hole, Guana Gardens, The Tower, The Catacombs, Grouper Alley, Twin Sisters and Wayne's World.

Snorkeling
You don't need a boat to snorkel at the Guana Beach Resort. We provide mask, fins and snorkel for our guests and you can walk to excellent snorkeling locations. Just outside your room at the resort, you will see a cove or bay with shallow water. Begin snorkeling here. If you have children with you, they will love this spot. In water only two feet deep, you and your children will have an opportunity to find a tremendous amount of marine life without ever going to the reef. It's almost certain you'll see massive schools of minnows, sea cucumbers, snappers, baby barracuda, small brightly colored tropical fish, huge puffer fish, ocean trigger fish, southern stingray and occasionally even a dolphin will visit. If you don't mind a walk down the beach, you can find a spot where you'll find the most incredible reef you are ever likely to visit. And it is just a few feet from shore. The three-photo montage on this page was taken at this spot with a $15.00 disposable Kodak camera. You may want to have the restaurant prepare a picnic lunch to take along with you and make a day of it. The walk itself is spectacular - by the time you have walked 5 minutes, you will have passed all the people you are going to see during your walk. It can be a very peaceful, relaxing and romantic walk along this beautiful, secluded beach.

While one can snorkel right off the beach or from your own boat, guided snorkel trips can be arranged starting at $35 per person.

Skin Diving
Extensive dive opportunities are available at Guana Beach Resort*. The price for a two tank dive is typically $70.00. Special trips (Nitrox, Cave, Technical, Deep or Night) and certifications can be arranged. Also, call or e-mail us for special 6 night, 7 day dive package prices.

*Short ferry trip may be required.