

Best for beginner divers, 12-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Picasso's Gallery is a reef site on Grand Bahama characterised by coral formations that resemble a painter's palette. The site is accessible only by boat and features depths ranging from 12 to 20 metres. Divers encounter mild currents while navigating the coral heads. Species recorded around this area include yellowtail snapper, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, black durgeon, cushion sea star, blue tang, queen parrotfish, Pacific trumpetfish, porkfish, soldierfish, bluestriped grunt, French grunt, sergeants, and sea chub. Due to the presence of sharp coral and sharks, divers should maintain good buoyancy and awareness. This site is suitable for beginners and offers a 4/5 dive rating.
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Search the coral crevices for moray eels and arrow crabs, and watch for lettuce sea slugs on algae-covered surfaces.
Accessed by dive boat from Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama's South Shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Nov
Species recorded around this area include yellowtail snapper, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, black durgeon, cushion sea star, blue tang, queen parrotfish, Pacific trumpetfish, porkfish, soldierfish, bluestriped grunt, French grunt, sergeants, and sea chub.
Yes, Picasso's Gallery is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at this site ranges from 12 to 20 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this reef site.
The best months to visit Picasso's Gallery are May and November.
Diving at Picasso's Gallery in Freeport/Lucaya requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Picasso's Gallery in Freeport/Lucaya. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C.
Divers at Picasso's Gallery in Freeport/Lucaya should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Picasso's Gallery in Freeport/Lucaya typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.