The entire northeast side of Walkers is loaded with a system of large reef mounds in about 20-30 ft of water rising up to about 5-10 ft. It has been about 5 yrs. since we were there but it was really wonderful - very clear water, beautiful colors. Just be on the lookout for sharks as they are used to being fed by divers there. We had several follow us and we would just get in the dinghy and motor over to another area and continue snorkeling every time that happened. Also, watch the tidal pull as you get closer to the outer reefs.
Ah, the sharks are unnerving for sure LOL! Not sure when we will get over there, but in the next year or two for sure. I think this would be a great spot to hit en route to Abaco. We are power boaters, so no dinghy, but I could get one...what types of sharks are we talking? Reef, Nurse, and Lemon? Or Tiger and Bull? Also, no footage of them?
Mainly reef and lemon sharks. Definitely get a dinghy for snorkeling in the Bahamas! It's a great feeling of security to know you can hop into your dinghy and start the motor if the current gets too strong or you have too many sharks following you. Remember, in most of these areas you are on your own, sometimes no other boats or people around. We almost always towed a fully equipped small dinghy when snorkeling any distance from the boat.
This reef is on my bucket list for sure!
Looks absolutely wonderful! Do you have any numbers so I can find these reefs?
The entire northeast side of Walkers is loaded with a system of large reef mounds in about 20-30 ft of water rising up to about 5-10 ft. It has been about 5 yrs. since we were there but it was really wonderful
- very clear water, beautiful colors. Just be on the lookout for sharks as they are used to being fed by divers there. We had several follow us and we would just get in the dinghy and motor over to another area and continue snorkeling every time that happened. Also, watch the tidal pull as you get closer to the outer reefs.
Ah, the sharks are unnerving for sure LOL! Not sure when we will get over there, but in the next year or two for sure. I think this would be a great spot to hit en route to Abaco. We are power boaters, so no dinghy, but I could get one...what types of sharks are we talking? Reef, Nurse, and Lemon? Or Tiger and Bull? Also, no footage of them?
Mainly reef and lemon sharks. Definitely get a dinghy for snorkeling in the Bahamas! It's a great feeling of security to know you can hop into your dinghy and start the motor if the current gets too strong or you have too many sharks following you. Remember, in most of these areas you are on your own, sometimes no other boats or people around. We almost always towed a fully equipped small dinghy when snorkeling any distance from the boat.
Scary, have you ever gone diving in Andros? Walker's Cay is a hike from Key Largo.
No, have not been to Andros.