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Bahamas Scuba Camp Details

Scuba Diving

Earth Immersion scuba training is of the highest standards and unmatched in quality. We take pride in the fact that our students have superior buoyancy control and trim which creates a confident, controlled and safer diver. Dives are conducted in coral reefs and blue holes on Andros Island, Bahamas. Students will receive internationally recognized diving certifications. All dives are supervised by dive professionals and equipment used is expedition quality, not rental quality.

​Andros Island is home to the third largest barrier reef in the world. The fringing barrier reef located off the east coast that stretches for a couple hundred miles, thereby offering a tremendous variety of shallow (10-25 feet) coral gardens. Seaward from the barrier reef, the bottom slopes gradually deeper (30-150 feet) and larger corals and sand channels are encountered. The shelf ends abruptly at the wall, a near vertical drop into the Tongue of the Ocean. Visibility on the reefs is usually 40-100+ feet. Water temperatures are in the lower 80’s°F, but can reach 90°F in the shallower reefs. Andros Island also has many unique freshwater blue holes. Diving will consist of a variety of coral reef dives and blue hole dives. We will typically conduct two dives in the morning and participate in other activities in the afternoon.

Marine biology activities

  • Lab activities covering topics such as fish dissections, coralline algae symbionts, local bird and plant identifications
  • Water quality sampling at blue holes
  • Snorkeling in mangroves and seagrass habitats
  • Seining in tidal flats for fish and other invertebrates
  • Tide pool exploration
  • Swimming and snorkeling in blue holes

other activities

  • Light hiking
  • Birding
  • Caving
  • Visiting local craft shops and getting afternoon ice cream and treats
  • Beach volleyball, ping pong and other various indoor and outdoor games
  • Free time to relax in the beachfront accommodations
  • Campfires

Lodging & Dining

​We will be staying at a marine field station on Andros Island, Bahamas. The field station is a rustic, former dive resort nestled in a beachfront coconut grove on the east coast of Andros. Lodging consists of beach side cabins only steps away from the water. Each cabin has 3-4 sets of bunk beds, electricity, fans, and a private bathroom with hot water and shower. Campers are roomed according to sex and age. The maximum student to staff ratio is 3 to 1. Laundry facilities are not available on-site.

The Lodge houses the dining hall, classroom, recreation room and open living area. When not out exploring, campers have access to beach volleyball, basketball, ping pong, or lounging on the beach or veranda. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining hall, while lunches may be eaten out at the sites. Meals consist of a mix of American and Bahamian fare. They can accommodate reasonable dietary needs and we will let them know of any that are listed on your registration form.

what to bring  

Personal Items
A packing list and information about baggage and weight limits will be provided after enrollment.

Required Dive Equipment
The required dive equipment is listed below, and whether it can be purchased or rented from us. Rental fees range from $75-100 depending on what gear is needed. For rental gear, a credit card number is required to be on file with us in the event that the gear is returned damaged or not in a timely manner. Rental equipment will be shipped to you prior to the trip and a return label will be provided for you to ship the gear back to us after camp.
Required Personal Dive Equipment (can be purchased through us):
  • Mask
  • Fins
  • Snorkel
  • Dive Booties
  • Mesh Bag
  • Thermal/Skin Protection - 3 mm Shorty Wetsuit (recommended), Dive Skin or Rash Guard
Other Required Dive Equipment (can be purchased or rented from us):
  • Buoyancy Compensation Device (BCD)
  • Regulators
  • Dive Computer
If purchasing from an outside entity, please consult with us first so we can provide guidelines and advice on what type of equipment is best for the participant and the type of diving that we will be doing.

Safety

Safety is of utmost importance at Earth Immersion scuba camp. All scuba dives are supervised by dive professionals. All staff are CPR/First Aid certified.
"I am very indebted to Mr. Davenport for helping me be such a confident person. He is as good of a mentor as you could ask for. He taught me just as much about life out of the water as he did in the water. He taught me about the type of responsibility you need to be successful in life." - John