

Doolittle is a marine dive site located off Long Island, Bahamas. The site features a consistent depth of approximately 12 to 13 metres. Conditions at this location vary throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 26C to 30C. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, and Caribbean spiny lobster. Divers may also encounter rock beauty, black durgeon, flamingo tongue, and various species of grouper. The site is suitable for divers looking for consistent, shallow depths in the Bahamas region.
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The site rewards multiple dives, as different tunnel combinations reveal new perspectives on the topography.
Accessed by boat from Riding Rock Resort and Marina on San Salvador, approximately 30 minutes from the site off Sandy Point.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, Caribbean spiny lobster, black durgeon, and flamingo tongue.
Doolittle has a recorded depth of approximately 12 to 13 metres.
With a consistent depth of 12 to 13 metres, the site is generally accessible for divers comfortable with these depths.
While primarily a dive site, the shallow depth of 12 to 13 metres may be accessible to experienced freedivers or snorkellers depending on local conditions.
Yes, Doolittle in Cockburn Town is a boat-access-only dive site. You will need to book with a local dive operator or charter a boat to reach it.
Diving at Doolittle in Cockburn Town requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Doolittle in Cockburn Town. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.