Named for its bright, healthy corals, Orange Bowl is a reef lover’s dream. Located off the coast of New Providence Island, Bahamas, the expansive dive site is perfect for scuba divers of all experience levels. The reef is 60 feet deep, and drops off at the Tongue of the Ocean, which brings the occasional current, and a constant flow of nutrient-rich waters.

The thriving coral reef is rife with marine life, including schools of Atlantic triggerfish, candy-colored fairy basslets, an assortment of grouper species and a wealth of other reef fish. Typical of any Bahamian dive, you're likely to spot sharks passing through, including nurse sharks accompanied by remoras. Don't be surprised if sea turtles, stingrays or eagle rays make appearances during your bottom time — just make sure to have your underwater camera ready to capture the action.

And once your bottom time is over, you can explore more amazing dive sites New Providence Island with Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas. Before you go, watch the videos of Nassau's best dives from our editors.

But it’s the intricate black coral trees, the rainbow of tube sponges, and the massive bulkhead corals that set Orange Bowl apart from other Caribbean reefs. Particularly stunning are the massive bulkhead corals are found all around this dive site, which make for unique underwater photography.

Dive Conditions and Information: Orange Bowl Dive Site

• Depth: 60 feet
• Water Temperature: 80+ degrees F year-round
• Visibility: 80-100+ feet
• Dive Gear to Bring: 1 mm wetsuit or thicker if you're prone to cold; dive light; underwater camera for photography
• Recommended For: New divers, experienced divers, coral-reef lovers and anyone who loves scuba diving the Bahamas

For more information on diving in Nassau, Bahamas, lists of scuba diving sites, and information on planning a perfect scuba diving vacation, contact Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas; stuartcove.com.

Contact Info:

For more information on the amazing diving that awaits in New Providence Island, contact Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas.

Phone: 954-524-5755
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stuartcove.com