Things to do in Bahamas, Bahamas: The Best Caverns & Caves

July 18, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Like seashells, no two holidays in the Bahamas are alike. With options as diverse as its 700 islands, it's a place where you can find exactly the getaway you love most. Looking for a family destination, a place for lovers to sneak away, a gambling mecca, a haven for cruise passengers, or a shopper’s world market? The Bahamas is all these… and much more.
Restaurants in Bahamas

1. Mermaid's Lair

Grand Bahama Island
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Mermaid's Lair

Underwater cavern, a diving site only for the adventurous scuba diver.

2. Sandy Point Cave

San Salvador
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Cave covered with brightly-colored sponges and haunted by the occasional hammerhead shark.

3. Crooked Island Caves

Colonel Hill Crooked Island, Bahamas Long Island
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Crooked Island Caves

Dark, mysterious caves offer spectacular views of oddly-shaped rock formations.

4. Briland's Blue Hole

Harbour Island
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Briland's Blue Hole

Underwater cave off Harbour Island offers exciting underwater exploration for scuba divers.

5. Cathedral Cave (Spider Cave)

Rock Sound Eleuthera
Excellent
83%
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11%
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6%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Cathedral Cave (Spider Cave)

Reviewed By J_Travel_Xpert - Tennessee, United States

Really neat cave system that holds up to its name! Tons of spider webs everywhere but we actually didn’t run into a spider...thankfully. Our niece is 8 and really loved it. Worth taking kids on this little walk in the woods. Also not marked well, it is at the end of the trail which starts across from the church. You can see on Google satellite what I mean.

6. Deadman's Cay Caves

Long Island
Excellent
59%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Deadman's Cay Caves

A cave so extensive, it hasn't all been mapped yet.

Reviewed By 14jkc - Pittsburgh, United States

This was a great tour and Leonard is a fantastic guide. He has so many personal stories from throughout his life that are interesting and funny. You just can't get that kind of tour anyplace else. I thought I would be freaked out by the bats, but they were tiny and didn't bother us at all. The caves are beautiful and I am so intrigued by their use as a hurricane shelter. This is one of those tours that you need to do every time you visit LI!

7. Thunderball Grotto

Staniel Cay http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/thunderball-grotto
Excellent
75%
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Thunderball Grotto

This fantastic underwater cave was used in the filming of two James Bond movies and is a must-see for divers and snorkelers.

Reviewed By OliverJ_11 - Palm Beach, United States

The best way to see Thunderball Grotto is if you stay at Staniel Cay Yacht Club which is very close by as you can then visit when the tour boats are not present. Very fun swim through and great snorkeling on the one side of the Grotto entry

8. Sapphire Blue Hole

Eleuthera
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67%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Sapphire Blue Hole

Reviewed By ReneeR675

Saw the sign on the way in and and were curious. After Preachers Cave (go!) and Devils Backbone, we decided to take the little detour. It's a short drive from the road and so worth it! If I were a bit younger, would have jumped in and climbed the rope back up. Alas, I am not. But it was so very tempting. The water is truly sapphire blue.

9. Ben's Cave

Lucayan National Park Grand Bahama Island
Excellent
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4.0 based on 117 reviews

Ben's Cave

This underwater cave is the only one on the island that can be dived: experienced divers only, please!

10. Hatchet Bay Cave

Eleuthera
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4.0 based on 54 reviews

Hatchet Bay Cave

Full of bats, this mile-long cave is best visited with a local guide.

Reviewed By 204williamd - West Palm Beach, United States

Sturdy shoes and GOOG lights a must. Might also want a hiking stick. Floor can be slippery. No charge; no guards; easy parking.

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