Small
Hope Bay Lodge
Andros Island, Bahamas
What
is your idea of the perfect island vacation? If it is scuba diving
one of the largest and most unexplored barrier 
reefs
in the world, great snorkeling, superb bonefishing, laying in
a hammock, exploring nature, more bahamas diving, having a cold
kalik, strolling on the beach, reading a good book, meeting interesting
people, spending time with your family, or by yourself, I think
that I have the place for you ... This small Bahamas all-inclusive
resort is more than just another Bahamas hotel, we are the most
established dive resort in the Caribbean. Our environment is very
safe, peaceful, secluded, and a great romantic getaway. Come join
us for a new adventure, a true Bahamas experience, a family vacation,
a relaxing holiday retreat on the beach, or the Caribbean vacation
of your dreams.
Accommodations
Twenty-one rooms in cottages located directly on the beach, each
handbuilt of coral rock and Andros Pine with overhead ceiling
fans (half of the rooms have air-conditioning), locally made furniture,
decorated in Androsia Batik 
fabrics,
and all with a view of the sea. Each has private toilet/shower
facilities and is fully tiled. King-size beds and single beds
are available. There are four two-bedroom cottages for families,
as well as a special "honeymoon cottage." All are shaded
by palms and located on the Bay. To the north of the cottages
is a separate secluded swimming beach.
There is also a small boutique on the premises, a separate building
for office administration and guest services and a staffed laundry
facility. There is an outdoor patio bar and dining area for summer-night
barbecues.
There are no phones (phone/fax/internet for guest use in the office),
no newspapers, and no TVs. Emphasis is on a natural environment
with relaxing, low-impact lifestyle. There is no dress code --
bare feet, T-shirts, sarongs, anything (except neckties) is perfectly
acceptable.
Diving
At Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas, we have been
introducing divers and snorkelers to the Andros Barrier Reef for
almost half a century. Whether you're a beginner who wants to
try scuba diving or snorkeling for the 
first
time, or an experienced diver seeking a new thrill, let us show
you our exciting underwater world. We know Andros diving like
nobody else. We've been exploring the Andros Barrier Reef since
1960. One of the world's longest barrier reefs, and the second
largest and most unexplored reef system in the Atlantic, the Andros
Barrier Reef offers a dazzling variety of geological and coral
formations. There are shallow reefs beginning at ten feet - perfect
for snorkeling or shallow diving - to 90 feet or deeper off the
wall. If you don't want to go that deep, we're happy to accommodate
you. All our multi-level dives provide the option of supervised
diving at shallower depths if you prefer. Small Hope is the first
dive resort in the Caribbean and has been run by the Birch family
since its inception.
There are more than 60 dive sites on the regular Small Hope Bay
Lodge schedule, including colorful shallow reefs, coral gardens,
wreck dives, breathtaking blue holes and stunning wall dives at
the edge of the continental shelf, where the tongue of the ocean
plunges to 6,000 feet.
» Number of Dive Boats: 4
»
Number of Tanks per Day: 3
» Gear Provided: weights, tanks, belt
» Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regulator, wetsuit, mask,
fins, snorkel, dive computer, dive lights.
» Type of Diving: Great diversity of dive sites - wall dives,
coral gardens, cavern dives, wreck dives, inland & ocean »
blue holes, and a shark dive.
» Total Dive Sites: 60
» Minimum time to divesites/mins: 10
» Maximum time to dive site/mins: 20
» Training Agencies: PADI, SDI/TDI, NAUI, Universal Referral
» Courses Offered: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced
Open Water, Nitrox, Rescue, others by arrangement.
Fishing
Andros Bahamas is laced with thousands of miles of inland waterways
and fishing flats. North, Middle and South Bights 
cut
right through the island, east to west, creating a natural access
to even more flats on the west side of the island. These provide
world-class conditions for fly fishermen in pursuit of bonefish
and tarpon.
Andros Island, with its 140-mile long reef and its extensive inland
flats offers serious challenges to spincasters and fly fishermen.
Small Hope Bay Lodge has its own in-house guides and boat, plus
a team of the best independent guides to offer Bonefishing, Reef
Fishing, and Deep Sea Fishing.
Activities (Besides Diving, Snorkeling and Fishing)
Birding - Guided Ec0-Trips - Hot Tubbing - Hammocking - Kayaking
- Massage - Nature Trails - Sailing - Shopping - Sunning in the
Solarium - Walking the Beach - Windsurfing - Yoga
Weddings/Honeymoons
Get married on the beach in a simple ceremony by the sea. We'll
arrange it all, plus a reception for up to forty of your closest
friends. All you have to do is show up! Just want to visit for
your honeymoon? We have excellent honeymoon packages available.
Additional Information
Children Rates: Children under 2 are free, Children 2-9 and Teens
10-17 get discounted rates.
Check-in Time: 12:00PM
Check-out Time: 1:00PM
Type Payments Accepted: VISA, MC, AMEX, Cash, Traveler's Checks,
VISA, MC, AMEX, Cash, Traveler's Checks
P.O. Box 23324
Fresh Creek, Andros
Bahamas
Ph. (800) 223-6961 or (242) 368-2013/4
Fax. (242) 368-2015
SHBinfo@smallhope.com
http://www.smallhope.com
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