Snorkel Andros Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeling in the Andros Great Barrier Reef is a truly mesmerizing experience that allows you to explore one of the largest coral reef systems in the world. Located in the Bahamas, off the eastern coast of Andros Island, the reef offers an abundance of marine life, vibrant coral formations, and crystal-clear waters, making it a paradise for snorkelers and nature enthusiasts, as the third largest barrier reef and the thirds largest living organism on the planet.
The barrier reef is 190 miles long (305 km), running parallel to the island, and with a depth ranging from 8 feet up to 6,000 feet in the trench of the Tongue of the Ocean. Its vast size and relative seclusion provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a pristine underwater world teeming with biodiversity.
It features exotic and rich biodiversity, with over 160 species of fish including species like turtles, stingrays, lobsters, dolphins, sharks, parrotfishes, grunts, snappers, tuna, selfish, marlins, tarpons and many other colorful fishes, as well as coral gardens, wall dives and many blue holes and underwater cave systems to explore, including Church’s Blue Hole, Guardian, The Great Blue Hole and Uncle Charlie’s Blue Hole.
It is also the only place in the world where you can find more than one Nassau Grouper congregation, and famous for its deep water sponges.
One of the top features of this area is that it remains unexplored, untouched and it is located off the beaten path, thanks to the land-ownership laws that kept the island free of big resorts.
The clear, turquoise waters of the Andros Great Barrier Reef enhance the snorkeling experience, allowing for excellent visibility and the opportunity to admire the vibrant colors and intricate details of the marine life and coral formations. Snorkelers of all skill levels can enjoy exploring the shallow reef areas, which are accessible and offer an abundance of sights to behold.
