Bahamas

City Of Freeport

City of Freeport is a coastal town on Grand Bahama Island and a gateway for Bahamas diving trips in the Northwest Bahamas. While the town itself is not a major dive destination, its location near the Gulf of Mexico and the open Atlantic offers quick access to nearby reef dives, wrecks, and clear-water sites in the surrounding Bahama banks. Dive centers operate in and around Freeport along the shoreline, providing equipment rental, courses, and day boats to local and regional dive spots. The diving scene here is characterized by warm, typically calm conditions, abundant reef fish, and occasional pelagic sightings within the shallow to mid-depth reefs of the area. Freshwater options are not a feature of this coastal region; most diving is in saltwater with typical Bahamian visibility and currents depending on the day and site.

Essential information for traveling in Bahamas

About Bahamas

Sea
Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Nassau
Languages
EN
Demonym
Bahamian
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
BSD
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
NAS BIM GGT FPO MHH

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around City of Freeport

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Nearby cities for scuba diving around City of Freeport

The best time to dive in City of Freeport

The best months to dive in City of Freeport are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (28-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
20 °C 24 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
22 °C 25 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 24 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
24 °C 25 °C 7/10
05 - May
27 °C 27 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 31 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
26 °C 28 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
23 °C 27 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
22 °C 26 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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