A quality outfitter offering a seven-hour "Blue Hole Snorkeling Safari", which explores the marine life of blue holes off the eastern end of Grand Bahama, followed by a barbecue lunch on a deserted cay. Group size is limited to eight. Adults US$85, kids $35. East End Adventures phone 242/373-6662.

Paradise Coe at Deadman's Reef phone 242/349-2677. Twenty minutes away on a secluded beach, a place to snorkel over lush reefs, float in a glass-bottomed kayak or relax on the sand. A snack bar and grill serves tasty beach food as well. Includes transport to and from your ho phone , lunch and equipment usage. US$30, kids $23.

Superior Water sports phone 242/373-7863. Uses a large motorized catamaran for hour-long snorkeling trips along Treasure Reef, departing four times daily. Another catamaran departs daily at 11am for a fie-hour "Robinson Crusoe Beach Party", including 90 minutes of snorkeling followed by a full buffet lunch and volleyball on a deserted beach. US$59, kids $39.

 Underwater Explorer's Society (UNEXSO) based at Port Lucaya phone 242/373-1244. Well-established operation with equipment rental, courses and day or night snorkeling and diving trips, including swimming with dolphins and sharks, and visits to wrecks, reefs and blue holes.

Xanadu Undersea Adventures phone 242/352-3811, fax 352-4731. Offers a full range of guided diving excursions and certification courses.