
Underwater Explorers Society
The Underwater Explorers Society, which was established in 1965 on Grand Bahama Island,
has become known in diving circles as the most sophisticated dive facility in the world.
This full service dive center not only has pumps and compressors but deepwater tanks and
dive boats used for dive instruction as well. What makes the Underwater Explorers Society
stand out most from other dive centers is its professionally guided encounters with
free-roaming sharks and dolphins. For vacationers who want to add a touch
of danger to their vacation this is definitely the place to go! The main goal of the well
knowledged staff at the Underwater Explorers Society is to provide vacationers with a fun
and memorable experience in a safe environment.
Dive Instruction at Underwater Explorers Society
One need not be an experienced diver to enjoy the unique opportunities the Underwater
Explorers Society has to offer. The Dive Today! program, which is a half day course,
teaches the basics of diving, first in a pool dive and then in a reef dive. The Learn to
Dive Vacations Scuba Diver program goes one step further by certifying vacationers to dive
anywhere under the supervision of a diving professional. Instruction begins even before
arriving on Grand Bahama Island either in the form of a videotapes or CD-ROM. Once on the
island the course lasts a day and a half and includes pool and ocean dives.
The Learn to Dive Vacations Open Water Diver is a two day course that results in
certification as on Open Water Diver. This means that during future dives
no diving professional is needed ( only a dive buddy ) and divers may rent or purchase
their own equipment. The Open Water Referrals is the mac daddy of all of the learn to dive
courses. This program is for divers who want to complete their open water training. Proper
paperwork must be provided by instructors from previous classes in order to participate in
this two day, four dive program. The price of each course includes all materials, diving
equipment and professional instruction.
Continuing Education at Underwater Explorers Society
For vacationers who want to brush up on their diving skills the Underwater Explores
Society has several options. The Advanced Open Water course introduces divers to specialty
areas such as night dives, wreck dives, and navigation. The Rescue Diver course teaches
accident prevention. Over three days divers will learn and put into use rescue skills and
techniques. The Underwater Snapshot course takes place in a classroom and
teaches the basics relating to underwater photography. The price of this course includes
one day use of underwater camera equipment. The staff at the Underwater Explores Society
encourages all visitors to capture their fun diving experiences on film. The goal of The
Marine Awareness course, which includes a medium reef dive, is to teach divers about
underwater life and the importance of preserving the natural habitats of these creatures.
Dolphin Diving at Underwater Explorers Society
What makes the 13 dolphins that live at the Underwater Explorers Society facility so
unique is the freedom they are given in which to roam. Although they live in pens, the
dolphins are released several times a week in order to swim with divers. It is up to the
dolphins whether or not to return and they always do!
Those who participate in the Dolphin Dive will have the extraordinary opportunity to swim
with these graceful creatures. Divers will also get to hand feed the dolphins and have
their pictures taken with them.
Shark Diving at Underwater Explorers Society
Looking for a more intense experience? The Shark Dive allows divers to swim in close
proximity to sharks of various shapes and sizes. A shark feeder from the facility will
hand feed and pet the sharks. This dive experience provides for many unique photo
opportunities.
The Shark Feeder program is the most cutting edged experience out there for experienced
divers. The well knowledge staff will teach you how to use a chain mail suit properly as
well as shark behavior and handling procedures. Divers will put this instruction to use
during an adrenaline rushing underwater adventure. This four day course includes a video
of the experience, a photo album and an engraved wall plaque with photo. This dive is not
for those who scare easily.
For more information please call the Underwater Explorers Society at 1-800-992-DIVE.
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