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Thunderball Grotto

Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

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A hollow rock island with a sunlit dome, made famous by the James Bond films 'Thunderball' and 'Never Say Never Again'.

40 m
5 mRecreational limit

Bathymetry and profile

A shallow cave about 3-5 m deep. Underwater entrances can be swum through at low tide.

Dashed line: 40 m recreational diving limit

Features

  • Light through the roof
  • Filmed in James Bond movies
  • Snorkel trip at slack tide

Specific fauna

  • Sergeant majors
  • Yellowtail snapper
  • Parrotfish
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