Nassau - Stuart Cove

Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas is a long-established PADI Dive Resort situated on the island of New Providence. Located in Coral Harbour, the centre serves as a gateway to some of the most diverse marine environments in the Bahamas, ranging from shallow coral reefs to massive underwater drop-offs.

The area is world-renowned for its unique topography, particularly the Tongue of the Ocean. This deep-water trench provides access to spectacular wall diving that is accessible to a wide range of experience levels, offering both shallow reef tops and immense depths.

Operating as a PADI Dive Resort, the centre maintains a professional structure with a focus on guided excursions. Dive trips are organised with a maximum of four divers per guide, ensuring close supervision and a personalised experience on the water.

The team provides a full spectrum of instruction, from initial PADI Discover Scuba programmes through to professional Divemaster training. For those looking to enhance their skills or refresh their knowledge, ReActivate and various specialty courses are available on-site.

The training programme is extensive, covering the full PADI curriculum. Beginners can start with the Discover Scuba Diving programme or work towards their Open Water Diver certification. The centre also facilitates PADI eLearning, allowing you to complete your theory before arriving on the island.

Advanced divers can progress through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Master Scuba Diver programmes. Professional pathways are also available for those pursuing a career in diving, including Divemaster training. Specialist courses such as the Shark Awareness Specialty and Nitrox certification are also provided to refine your diving profile.

The centre is equipped to support both recreational and technical diving needs. Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom times, with various percentages and cylinder configurations offered to suit your dive plan.

For those travelling light, wetsuit hire is available on-site. The facility is designed for convenience, offering freshwater and ice for divers throughout their stay.

The marine life around New Providence is defined by the presence of resident Caribbean reef sharks. You will frequently encounter these predators alongside Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) patrolling the reef flats and sandy areas.

The reefs are home to a variety of colourful residents, including sergeant majors, blue chromis, and various species of tropical reef fish. Moray eel (Muraenidae) species, such as green moray eels, spotted moray eels, and chain moray eels, are often found tucked into the reef structure.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants add detail to the dive, with various juvenile reef fish and unspecified eel species moving through the coral formations. The combination of large pelagics and intricate reef life makes every dive site unique.

Diving in the Bahamas is subject to the natural rhythms of the ocean, with the Tongue of the Ocean providing varied environments from shallow reef flats to deep walls. Divers should be prepared for the different conditions encountered when moving from protected reef areas to the more open wall sites.