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Divers over a Bahamas reef
BSGrand Bahama · Viva Fortuna Beach

Where sharks
know your name.

The planet's third-largest barrier reef, glass-clear water and our dive center inside the resort, with a free scuba trial in the pool every single day.

15 dive sites 61 m visibility ~27 °C 3 wrecks 4 shark species
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The dive center · −5 m

Inside the resort, open every day

Steps from your room

The dive center lives inside Viva Fortuna Beach, no transfers, no logistics. Open daily 08:00–12:30 & 13:30–17:00.

Try scuba free, daily

A free pool trial every day, no reservation needed. Feel what breathing underwater is like before you commit to anything.

Three boat sessions a day

Two boat dives in the morning, a lunch dive & snorkel run at midday, and an afternoon dive. Sites are 5–60 minutes away.

PADI, every level

From Bubblemaker (age 8) to Divemaster, multilingual instructors, equipment included in every course, plus a dive shop on site.

Diver swimming with Caribbean reef sharks
The signature experience · −15 m

Dive with sharks, for real

Caribbean reef sharks at Sharks Alley three times a week with a dedicated shark expert. And for the brave: Tiger Beach, one of the only places on Earth to meet wild tiger sharks. One regular dive beforehand is all it takes to join.

$137
Shark Alley + expert · Tue, Fri & Sun · +VAT
from $500
Tiger Beach per person (group of 6) · 2 dives + lunch
4
species: reef, tiger, lemon & nurse sharks
15 mapped sites · −20 m

The dive sites

Reefs, blue holes, caverns and three wrecks, from beginner-friendly gardens to advanced deep dives.

Weekly plan · −25 m

A day of diving, three times over

Day2 Boat Dives · 08:00–11:30Lunch Dive & Snorkel · 11:45–13:45Afternoon · 14:30–16:30
SundayFortuna ReefShallow Garden / RainbowShark Dive · West Basil's Reef
MondayTaino ReefShallow Garden PC/RREast Basil's Reef
TuesdayFortuna ReefShallow Garden / RainbowShark Dive · North Plate Reef
WednesdayLucyan ReefShallow Garden PC/RRBasil's Reef
ThursdayXanadu ReefShallow Garden PC/RRBasil's Reef
FridayTaino ReefShallow Garden / RainbowShark Dive · Basil's Reef
SaturdayFortuna ReefShallow Garden PC/RRNorth Plate Reef

First dive for every diver: Tue/Thu/Sun at 11:30 or Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat at 14:30. Bookings confirmed at the dive center Front Office by 4 PM the day before. Program may vary with weather and certification levels.

Prices · −30 m

Dive packages & courses

Viva-published prices for 2 and 3 dives include Grand Bahama's 10% VAT. Everything marked * is a reference price from the dive center's latest list, confirmed at booking.

Dive packages · per person

1 dive$67*
2 dives$134
3 dives$201
5 dives$318*
10 dives$572*
Each extra dive (+10)$56*

VAT included. Guide, tank, belt & weights included. Minimum 2-night stay when booked with your room. Package is personal.

Equipment rental · per day

Full set (2–3 dives)$40*
Full set, 1 shore dive$20*
BCD / regulator$12*
Wetsuit$10*
Mask · fins · torch$6–10*

+10% VAT, payable at the center. Torch & computer not included in full sets.

Sharks & snorkeling

Shark dive (Sharks Alley)$137* +VAT
Tiger Beach (6 pax, p/p)$500*
Fish Farm / Rainbow Reef$69 / $59*
Peterson Cay$75 / $65*
Boat rider (no snorkel)$45*

Snorkel trips: adult / child under 12, gear and water included. Tiger Beach needs min 4 divers and shark-cover insurance.

Learn to dive · PADI

Kids

Bubblemaker

Age 8+ · pool only

A first breath underwater in the safety of the pool, the best gift for a curious kid.

$100*
First dive

Discover Scuba Diving

Age 10+ · 1 day

Pool briefing in the morning, your first real ocean dive with an instructor in the afternoon.

$152
Certification

Open Water Diver

Age 10+ · 4 days · to 18 m

The world's most recognized diving certification, valid for life. Insurance included.

$452*
Advanced

Advanced Open Water

Age 12+ · to 30 m

Five adventure dives that unlock the deep sites and the wrecks.

$386*
Safety

Rescue Diver + EFR

Age 12+

Learn to prevent and manage emergencies. EFR first aid $131*, Rescue $419*.

$419*
Pro

Divemaster

Age 18+ · first pro level

Lead dives for a living. The only Go Pro course with equipment included.

$798*

Equipment included in all courses; manuals & certification fees separate ($120*). Refresher after 1+ years out of the water: $61*. Combo OWD + Advanced: $798*.

Ready when you are

The ocean is included.

Add your dive package when you book your stay, or talk to our team: they'll build your dive week around your certification, your family and your dates.

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