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Abaco dive forecast with visibility, current, and tunnels/caverns context.
The Tunnels - Bahamas
Boat-accessed Abaco reef dive with tunnels, caverns, and clear water.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner8m - 20m
Reef
The Tunnels pairs a protected park setting with swim-through topography and abundant Caribbean life, making it a strong easy-dive option on calm days.
About The Tunnels - Bahamas
The Tunnels is a boat-accessed Abaco reef dive in Fowl Cay National Park that combines easy conditions with tunnels, caverns, and a healthy coral system. It is a good fit for relaxed snorkeling and beginner-friendly scuba when the sea is calm, with clear water, good topography, and regular encounters with sharks, rays, turtles, and reef fish.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Stay conservative in the swim-throughs, follow the guide, and treat the site as a guided boat dive inside protected park waters.
Access Restrictions
Located within Fowl Cay National Park.
Legal Notes
Fowl Cays National Park protects the seabed around the cays, so access is park- and operator-mediated rather than casual shore access.
Where Is The Tunnels - Bahamas?
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Local Intel For The Tunnels - Bahamas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a great, easy scuba dive with abundant marine life.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target. If you free-dive, keep it to very calm, shallow water only.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible from shared boat trips or calm surface swims, but the site's tunnels and caverns are best appreciated by scuba divers.
Wildlife at The Tunnels - Bahamas
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Research Estimate At The Tunnels - Bahamas
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 5/5Pristine, vibrant coral
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 30m