Dean's Blue Hole
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Dean's Blue Hole
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Bri-Bri-TO
تورونتو, كندا182 مساهمة
زوجان • يناير 2022
We were really surprised at how great the snorkelling was here. Lots of fish school around the lip of the hole. If you snorkel off to the right into the sandy grass, there are lots of rays and turtles too.
It’s best when the sun is out, so the depths of the hole are a bit more visible and you can see more of the beautiful fish.
As other people have mentioned, snorkelling around/over the hole is the main attraction, but the beach itself is also amazing. You’ll stay longer than you expected to.
It’s best when the sun is out, so the depths of the hole are a bit more visible and you can see more of the beautiful fish.
As other people have mentioned, snorkelling around/over the hole is the main attraction, but the beach itself is also amazing. You’ll stay longer than you expected to.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 يناير 2022
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kayakerdiane
Denver26 مساهمة
نوفمبر 2021
We snorkeled at the Blue Hole and enjoyed the experience. It was so surprising to find this exceptional feature at the end of a bumpy dirt road and with no businesses there to exploit visitors. It's very cool.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 ديسمبر 2021
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pat d
Maryland Line, Maryland423 مساهمة
يوليو 2021
Visited July 2021. Nice place for a visit. Not over the top but a nice visit. There was a competition going on during our vist.
كُتب بتاريخ 27 أغسطس 2021
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Lynda M
Madison, Ms, USA46 مساهمة
يوليو 2021
This is a beautiful place with great views and lots of beach to see. One word of caution. A small cruise ship has started coming to the island. At the moment it’s on Thursdays. We were there one day when they were setting up for the cruise tour to come. It would be a good idea to know the days they come because it could get really busy.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 يوليو 2021
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GRZ
شيكاغو, إلينوي6,843 مساهمة
يونيو 2021
I find it ironical that was lucky enough to visit the Great Blue Hole on the day of my birthday in the same year I was able to visit this long overdue beautiful destination of Long Island, Bahamas the home of the Dean's Blue Hole - I guess it's the year of the BLUE HOLES :) definitely a more positive twist after COVID 2020!
I am no free diver, or by no means a great swimmer, I grew up by the Baltic Sea where we had strong waves but no huge depths etc. so I must say seeing the Dean's Blue Hole underwater at first freaked me out - it took me a while until I decided to swim to the above the water platform :) I felt very accomplished haha the sand is like 45 if not more degrees literally the moment you step into the water, if you aren't comfortable with the water/do not how to swim absolutely do not attempt to get any further away then the edge of the circle - the view from the top hides pretty well what can be shown underneath.
If you don't swim, or if you don't dive, is it a must? Absolutely! This is one of the most beautiful and unique things not only in Long Island, Bahamas but also Caribbeans and worldwide - coming to Long Island, Bahamas and not visiting the Dean's Blue Hole is like goin got Chicago and not seeing the Sear's Tower or Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower - you know it's a tourist attraction but it's a great spot no matter what your background is, it's a "landmark" here despite being under underwater beauty!
If you come here don't just stop for the Blue Hole, do take advantage of the beautiful beach here as well - which makes this location even more surreal - I am still asking myself how is this deep blue hole next to such a shallow beach, somewhat separated from the ocean!? Life is amazing, Earth is amazing!!
TIP: the road from paved turns into sand/dirt road - don't get discouraged, we had a small passenger car and we were perfectly fine
TIP: no restrooms, food/drink to buy - come prepared
I am no free diver, or by no means a great swimmer, I grew up by the Baltic Sea where we had strong waves but no huge depths etc. so I must say seeing the Dean's Blue Hole underwater at first freaked me out - it took me a while until I decided to swim to the above the water platform :) I felt very accomplished haha the sand is like 45 if not more degrees literally the moment you step into the water, if you aren't comfortable with the water/do not how to swim absolutely do not attempt to get any further away then the edge of the circle - the view from the top hides pretty well what can be shown underneath.
If you don't swim, or if you don't dive, is it a must? Absolutely! This is one of the most beautiful and unique things not only in Long Island, Bahamas but also Caribbeans and worldwide - coming to Long Island, Bahamas and not visiting the Dean's Blue Hole is like goin got Chicago and not seeing the Sear's Tower or Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower - you know it's a tourist attraction but it's a great spot no matter what your background is, it's a "landmark" here despite being under underwater beauty!
If you come here don't just stop for the Blue Hole, do take advantage of the beautiful beach here as well - which makes this location even more surreal - I am still asking myself how is this deep blue hole next to such a shallow beach, somewhat separated from the ocean!? Life is amazing, Earth is amazing!!
TIP: the road from paved turns into sand/dirt road - don't get discouraged, we had a small passenger car and we were perfectly fine
TIP: no restrooms, food/drink to buy - come prepared
كُتب بتاريخ 18 يونيو 2021
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CaribbeanDiana
North Carolina568 مساهمة
يونيو 2021
This spot was a long drive of 1.5 hours for us from our hotel, but the trip was well worth it for the uniqueness of the site.
We brought a cooler with us and spent around 4 hours here, walking the tranquil beach, sitting and gazing into the depths of the Blue Hole - just taking in the amazing sight in general.
One thing to note... free divers from all over the world come here to practice their sport (only a few when we were there), and so we were careful to give them space and not interrupt their concentration as they dove from the platform in the middle of the deepest portion. They were there for only part of our stay, and two more came just as we were getting ready to leave. It's pretty fascinating to think HOW deep they will go.
The whole experience was pretty fabulous, and I recommend a trip there - just make sure you have plenty of cold drinks, snacks and sunscreen, and please do clean up after yourself as they have worked hard to keep the area free of the garbage that was formerly a problem there.
Enjoy!
We brought a cooler with us and spent around 4 hours here, walking the tranquil beach, sitting and gazing into the depths of the Blue Hole - just taking in the amazing sight in general.
One thing to note... free divers from all over the world come here to practice their sport (only a few when we were there), and so we were careful to give them space and not interrupt their concentration as they dove from the platform in the middle of the deepest portion. They were there for only part of our stay, and two more came just as we were getting ready to leave. It's pretty fascinating to think HOW deep they will go.
The whole experience was pretty fabulous, and I recommend a trip there - just make sure you have plenty of cold drinks, snacks and sunscreen, and please do clean up after yourself as they have worked hard to keep the area free of the garbage that was formerly a problem there.
Enjoy!
كُتب بتاريخ 15 يونيو 2021
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Corinne L
8 مساهمات
زوجان • مارس 2021
The blue hole was cool but have you seen the beach? It was perfection. We were blown away by the natural beauty of the place. We visited in March so the water was a tiny bit too chilly to swim but the weather was perfect and the beach was sublime. HIGHLY recommend.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 مارس 2021
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121chiffchaff121
Chelmsford, UK15 مساهمة
يناير 2021
Spectacular. And a great site for a snorkel. Just such a pity about all the plastic...so sad! Nice beach but a bit of a trek to drive there. I wouldn’t recommend walking. Just about doable in a normal car. Worth it though when you get there.
كُتب بتاريخ 27 يناير 2021
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Levant M
7 مساهمات
يوليو 2020
Breathtaking experience! Got to jump in! Lots of cool hiking trails and fun views. I can't wait to go again
كُتب بتاريخ 12 يوليو 2020
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Donna S
Macungie,PA91 مساهمة
زوجان • مارس 2020
First of all, so glad I did not choose a rental in the area of Deans. A Canadian we met, who lives on the island in the winter, called it “sketchy.” It’s safe, but a bit run down. Hole is fascinating, and we did snorkel. Saw some Sergeant-majors, a tang or two. March can be windy and the past few days’ weather made the water a bit murky. As with many beaches on the Atlantic side (Lochabar) there is trash washed up from the ocean. It’s probably from Cuba is my guess. It sort of creeped me out that people died in the hole either while free diving or because they couldn’t swim. Bottom line: we loved Long Island, and Dean’s Blue hole is worth seeing, but I’ve had better snorkeling experiences in other parts of the Caribbean.
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615native
ناشفيل, Tennessee35 مساهمة
Is it easy to get reliable transportation to Dean’s Blue Hole? Our cruise offers a package but we thought it might be better to just get transportation on our own. Definitely don’t want to get stranded though.
GRZ
شيكاغو, إلينوي6,843 مساهمة
We have been to Exumas, New Providence (Nassau), Eleuthera and most recently to Long Island - as amazing and beautiful island as LI is (Cape Santa Maria Beach is absolutely top 3 of my lifetime!!!) it was also the most difficult island to function on if not for the hotels people stay at - it's a "residential" island and even the Clarence Town was a "joke" with all due respect, it's just a marina where boats dock with a restaurant and nothing else (further away there are couple grocery spots and other dining places) but that's what makes LI a true paradise.
That being said, absolutely go with the tour they offer you in the cruise and don't hustle with the car - it's simply not worth it for a short time as Dean's Blue Hole in particular is very close, compared to other attractions on the island, to Clarence Town where I believe you will be docking to (we actually stay very close to Clarence Town in June 2021)
If I may, I would suggest a visit to Cape Santa Maria Beach - it is an 1h drive from Clarence Town one way... unless you actually call in somewhere else than the "capital of Long Island" :)
Hi!
I'm travelling to Long Island on November and I'd like to get some recommendations about the hotels and the food in the area. I'd be glad if anyone could share some experiences. My main purpose on this trip is to go freediving in dean's blue hole. Is there anyone who provides for example scuba diving equipment or anything related? I dont have a freediving partner with me so it would be nice to have safety diver with me. Please tell me if you have any experience with these concepts!
With kind regards,
Miro S.
Finland
Beth B
Bel Air, Maryland80 مساهمة
does anyone have a high resolution photo of deans blue hole? I only had my phone camera and now I am trying to recapture the great memory for my family. It was the last big trip before the kids have "moved out of the nest" and I would like to enlarge a photo to maybe 4' and frame it and make it the focal point of our living room. Any help welcome!
thanks Beth
Beth B
Bel Air, Maryland80 مساهمة
Need high resolution picture of Deans Blue hole- Long Island was the last family vacation we took before our kids "left the nest". Jumping off the cliffs and snorkeling at Deans Blue Hole was the highlight of trip. I want to recapture that memory by enlarging a photo to about 4' then frame it and make it the focal point of our living room. My photos are not high enough resolution to blow up that large. Do you have any suggestions where I might find that crisp a photo or a photographer to contact?
How can you get to Deans Blue Hole from Great or Little Exuma?
Walksalotbend
بيند, Oregon35 مساهمة
You'll have to fly to Long Island. There are two airports - Dean's Blue Hole is at the south end of the Island. Stella Maris Airport is the one at the North end and it's at least an hour drive from north end to south end of the island.
How far is Dean's Blue hole from Nassau Bahamas?
Jeanette W
23 مساهمة
You'd need to fly to Deadman's Cay on Long Island with Bahamas Air. Then catch a cab to Dean's Blue Hole.
Dean's Blue Hole is on the Bahamas Out-Island ... Long Island.
RobyletheMLG
San Jose, كاليفورنيا
How much does it cost to go to dean's blue hole
Shelley M
برلنغتون, كندا156 مساهمة
Free to visit Dean's Blue Hole.
Indirect costs would include: getting to Long Island, Bahamas and renting a car to get to Dean's Blue Hole, accommodation, food for the day
It cost us $80 USD to rent a 4 wheel drive for 1 day (last week). Gas is expensive on the island as well.
There could be day trips that take you there from Stella Maris Resort or possibly Cape Santa Maria Resort.
