Where is the Thunderball grotto located?
Staniel Cay
Located just west of Staniel Cay, this fantastic underwater cave system is great for snorkeling, diving, and wading. It is teeming with exotic marine life and a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored coral reefs and fish, like yellow-tail snappers, Angel fish, Sergeant Majors and the like.
How do you get to Staniel Cay?
How to Get to Staniel Cay? From Florida, the easiest way to get to Staniel Cay is to take Makers Air or Staniel Air flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The cost of a round-trip ticket is around $650. Another option is to fly to Nassau and then from Nassau to Staniel Cay via Flamingo Air or Titan Air.
How did Thunderball grotto get its name?
It’s a short boat ride and usually the first stop on the Day Tour if the tides are low. The grotto got its name from the 1965 James Bond film “Thunderball”. The underwater scenes were filmed here and the cast and crew frequented the Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
Are there sharks in Thunderball Grotto?
Sean Connery and other famous stars a part of the movie “Thunderball” hung out at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club and you can see photos from these days behind the bar. Compass Cay Marina: famous for its habitat of Nurse sharks which you can swim with in crystal clear waters.
Where is Compass Cay Bahamas?
Exuma district
Compass Cay is an island in The Bahamas, located in the Exuma district. The island, notable for its naturally-protected harbor, has been outfitted with a beach lodge and a marina. The island also has a famed population of docile nurse sharks.
Is Staniel Cay safe?
Our little island of Staniel Cay is extremely safe (one of the safest places in the world!) —so much so that guests have been known to leave their kids with locals while they enjoy a short couples’ getaway! Locals regularly sleep at night with their door unlocked because the crime rate in Staniel Cay is basically 0!
Can you stay on Staniel Cay?
Best Places To Stay on Staniel Cay Embrace Resort is the newest accommodation option on the island, and the place we called home for a week on Staniel Cay. Embrace Resort offers affordable luxury villas to fit everyone’s budget. We stayed in the Ragged Island honeymoon villa, complete with jacuzzi.
Where is Staniel Cay Bahamas?
Exuma Cays
The island of Staniel Cay is nestled in the magnificent chain of Bahamian Islands called The Exuma Cays (a.k.a. “Exumas”). Staniel Cay lies approximately 75 miles south of Nassau and 250 miles of southeast of Florida.
How do you get into the Thunderball Grotto?
Upon arrival in a speedboat from Staniel Cay Bahamas you will need to take the plunge. The reason for this is that the entrance to the grotto is actually submerged. Snorkeling through the short tunnel you will find yourself in the mesmerizing Thunderball Grotto cavern.
How do I get from Nassau to Compass Cay?
There is no direct connection from Nassau to Compass Cay. However, you can take the car ferry to Rock Sound then take the travel to Compass Cay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nassau airport, fly to Rock Sound, then take the travel to Compass Cay.
Is it safe to swim with sharks in the Bahamas?
The sharks here are wild animals, and while the owners of the Compass Cay Marina think of the sharks as pets, you would be wise to exercise caution. That being said, these creatures are mostly harmless, and as long as you don’t provoke them, or try to feed them, you’ll be safe.
How long is the boat ride from Nassau to Staniel Cay?
It is one hour from Nassau by powerboat. Other Exuma locations (Staniel Cay / Georgetown) are three hours plus to visit due to the logistics of “island hopping” the Cays. We hope to see you at Ship Channel Cay soon!
Where to visit Thunderball Grotto in the Bahamas?
In close proximity to Staniel Cay Bahamas, the jewel in the crown of the Bahamas, Thunderball Grotto is easily accessible. This is important because with Bahamas Air Tours you can choose to embark on a Staniel Cay day tour. You’ll be able to visit a number of extraordinary sites on your trip, including the marvelous Thunderball Grotto.
Where is Thunderball cave in the Exumas?
Located just west of Staniel Cay in the Exumas chain, it has been featured in several Hollywood films, such as Ron Howard’s ‘Splash’, two James Bond movies, ‘Thunderball’ and ‘Never Say Never Again’ and also in ‘Into the Blue’, which starred Jessica Alba.
Where is the James Bond cave in the Bahamas?
Thunderball Grotto in the Exuma Cays is one of the best examples of Bahamian beauty. This wondrous destination combines the splendor of the country’s unique landscape with the thrill of the world of James Bond. Exploring this submerged cave will ensure that you take unforgettable memories home of your day trip to Bahamas.
Is the Thunderball grotto close to the Yacht Club?
Thunderball Grotto is very close to the Yacht Club, and Pig’s beach isn’t very far away either. Part of staying at the yacht club included a Boston Whaler for our own use. I’m sure they will rent you one, and maybe even provided a guide for the day.