
The Island House
★★★★
★ 8.9/10 (167 reviews)
7.9 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Nassau · Bahamas
5.021 Google reviewsPrivate, professional maritime support for divers, freedivers, and spearfishers, specialising in yacht operations and personalised expeditions across New Providence.
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Located in New Providence, Bahamas Dive Guides operates as a professional maritime network rather than a standard dive centre. The organisation was founded by world-renowned underwater photographer André Musgrove and professional fisherman Adrian Phillips, bringing a unique level of expertise to every excursion.
Instead of following fixed schedules, they focus on private, tailored experiences. This approach is particularly suited to clients seeking bespoke itineraries or professional support for superyacht crews operating in Bahamian waters.
The team consists of local experts and native guides who possess an intimate knowledge of the Bahamian seascape. Their expertise spans multiple disciplines, including scuba diving, freediving, and spearfishing, as well as professional underwater photography.
This multi-disciplinary skill set ensures that whether you are exploring a reef flat or navigating open ocean environments, your guide has the specific local knowledge required for the task. The service is designed to integrate seamlessly with yacht operations and private maritime itineraries.
The centre offers a range of training and professional support, though they primarily focus on private accompaniment and specialised maritime services. Their expertise includes technical support for underwater photography and various disciplines such as freediving and spearfishing.
The centre provides a range of services for divers requiring specialised support. This includes full kit hire and the availability of specific equipment for various underwater activities.
Beyond standard scuba gear, the team is equipped to support freedivers and spearfishers. Their focus is on providing professional-grade assistance for both private divers and large-scale yacht operations.
The waters around New Providence offer diverse habitats, from shallow reef flats and mangroves to deep blue holes and the open ocean.
You can expect to encounter sharks during your dives, adding a sense of scale to the underwater landscape.
The marine life is varied, with the local ecosystem supporting a wide range of species across the different Bahamian maritime environments.
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