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Reef Oasis @ Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

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5 star dive center
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Resort Highlights

  • All-inclusive beach resort on Grand Bahama Island
  • Caribbean hotspot for shark sightings
  • Abundant reef life, macro creatures, rays
  • Large white sand beach, pool with sun loungers
  • Boat dives depart directly from the beach 
  • Hot tub, disco, theatre, gym, tennis courts
  • Complimentary yoga and meditation lessons

Resort Description

Reef Oasis @ Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach is an all-inclusive dive center and resort on Grand Bahama Island. 

This is one of the best places in the Caribbean to see sharks, including grey caribbean reef sharks and tiger sharks. Look out for yellow tail snapper, arrow crabs, juvenile reef fish, spotted rays and more!

The resort is set on a large, white sand beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Every room comes with air-conditioning, free WiFi, a TV and large windows.

Facilities include a hot tub, tennis court, swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, disco, theatre and a fitness center.

Theme nights, parties and dinners are regularly organised, alongside water aerobics, yoga and meditation classes. 

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Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot. If there are any issues, we get back to you within 24 hours

CONFIRMATION

If all is good, we send you an E-mail confirming that your booking is final

24H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 24 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment terms

  • 100% of the total booking amount is due at the time of booking

Cancellation fee

  • A fixed fee of 50 Euros will be charged in case of cancellation, up to the 15th day prior to the arrival date.
  • From the 14 to 8 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged.
  • From the 7 to 1 day prior to the arrival date, 75% of the total booking amount will be charged.
  • No show will be subject to full payment.

Explore diving around the Reef Oasis @ Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

Best dive sites in Grand Bahama (Freeport)

There are nearly 50 dive sites immediately surrounding Grand Bahama Island with several more located within a short boat ride offshore. If you’re here for the shark diving, don’t miss Tiger Beach or Shark Junction. Popular wreck dives include Theo’s Wreck and Sugar Wreck at Grand Bahama. You should also check out Jose’s Wreck, a tugboat that balances on two separate corals. You can actually swim under the boat to see the hidden wildlife beneath, a rare treat! For walls and coral reefs, divers can head to the shallow reefs of Silver Reef and Sanctuary Reef or the medium-depth reefs such as Angel Camp and The Chamber. There are also a few deep reefs for advanced divers like Gail’s Grotto and Tunnels.

Snorkeling in Grand Bahama (Freeport)

As a popular tourist destination, Grand Bahama Island has plenty of snorkeling opportunities. Many of the best sites are located offshore and accessible only to guests on boat tours. However, Paradise Cove and Peterson Cay both have snorkeling spots within swimming distance of shore. If you are interested, several operators on the island provide combination tours with sightseeing, adventure activities and snorkeling throughout the day.

What to see

Animals flock to the extensive barrier reef that borders the islands, the third largest in the world. You can see leatherback turtles during certain seasons. During a reef dive, watch for nurse sharks as they rest quietly on the seafloor, or one of the several species of rays that call these waters home.

In deeper waters, look out for the Nassau Grouper, a fantastically large fish that can only be found off the shores of the Bahamas.

If you’ve ever been tempted by the thought of shark diving, Freeport is the place to finally bite the bullet. There are several different sharks to dive with, but tiger sharks are the most popular. You can dive a cage, or without, depending on your comfort level.

Another favorite water activity in Freeport is swimming or diving with dolphins. There are few other places in the world where you can swim with playful dolphins in the wild. Tucked into a protected lagoon, you can interact with these beautiful creatures, relaxing in the waters.

Dive Center

Highlights

  • Reef Oasis, a PADI 5* Dive Resort on Grand Bahama Island
  • Tiger shark dives at Tiger Beach
  • Dive boats depart from the resort's beach 
  • Convenient diving directly from the resort shoreline
  • Full range of PADI recreational courses and specialties
  • Beachfront location with training pool
  • English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian speaking instructors

Description

Reef Oasis Viva Bahamas is a beachfront PADI 5* Dive Resort at Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach. 

The dive center offers daily dive trips directly from the resort beach. The area is a prime spot for shark diving. A visit to Tiger Beach offers high chances of a tiger shark sighting. 

A full range of PADI recreational courses are delivered in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Russian.

The dive center boasts two boats; one large, shaded vessel accommodating up to 22 divers, plus a smaller speed boat taking up to 6 divers. 

Facilities include a filling station, fish ID and diving book selection, gear rental and storage space, a shop and access to a large swimming pool for training.

 

DIVING SERVICES

Courses

  • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
  • Scuba Refresher
  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver Certification
  • Divemaster
  • Divemaster Internship
  • Kids Courses
  • Underwater Photography
  • Deep Diver Certification
  • Night Diver
  • Wreck Diver
  • Drift Diving
  • Boat Diver
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

Equipment

  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Rental Equipment ($)
  • Equipment For Kids
  • Filling Station

Diving Facilities

  • Shop
  • Training Pool
  • Beach Front
  • Warm-Water Showers
  • Fish Id And Diving Books

Safety

  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
  • First Aid Kits
  • Vhf Radio

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Resort

Distinction

  • Padi 5 Star

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Ping Pong
  • Golf (Close By)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Cycling
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Yoga

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Facilities

  • Beach Front
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Us Power Sockets

Entertainment and family

  • Kids Club
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash (Usd)

How to get there

Arrival

  • The best way to get to the resort is via taxi from the airport, asking for 'Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach'. 
  • Make sure you agree a price with the driver before setting off. 
  • Check in time is 3:00pm.

Departure

  • Check-out time is 12:00pm.
  • The best way to return to the airport is also by taxi.
  • The resort can call a taxi for you, but you should still agree a price before setting off. 

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