Dean's Blue Hole

Tourist attraction · Long Island ·

Dean's Blue Hole

Tourist attraction · Long Island ·

World's 2nd deepest blue hole, stunning beach, clear waters

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4X4R+GGH, Clarence Town, Bahamas Get directions

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"A dramatic natural sinkhole on Long Island famous for its depth — "the third-deepest in the world at 663 feet" — and surrounded by a stunning beach, making it a must-see example of the Bahamas' hundreds of blue holes and underwater cave systems." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Dean's Blue Hole

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"Dean’s Blue Hole Nestled inside a protected cove on the coast of Long Island, Dean’s Blue Hole is an unusual natural wonder. From the shore, it looks like a round patch of blue water surrounded by turquoise green. That’s the result of a massive sinkhole that collapsed near the shore, creating a natural tunnel that drops to more than 660 feet deep, making it the deepest blue hole in the world. The site is commonly visited by scuba divers and free-divers who explore the vertical cavern walls. It’s also a great place for swimmers, and because it’s protected within the cove thereare no currents or waves to worry about."

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Dean's Blue Hole

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Dean's Blue Hole

Logan M.

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This is a really cool place and a must see if on Long Island. The snorkeling is excellent, lots of fish and a beautiful reef on the back side. The water can be pretty shallow outside the hole, depending on the tide. But that makes it a fantastic place to relax and just float.

Kirk S.

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One of the coolest spots on the island. Great big beach with a free diving hole, good beach combing, and a nice shallow area for little kids too.

Lisa C.

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Great spot to stop in with the whole family. Nice beach and shallow area for those that don't want to venture into the deeper water. Great snorkling around the perimeter of the hole with fish and other marine life. Platform is set up in the middle with lines going down for the competitons. You can climb up and jump off the rocks into the water. There is a small jumping spot and a bigger one for those dare devils.

Sara Schmiel (.

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A must see if you are visiting. I was amazed at the beauty and the story. I was equally saddened by all the trash, mostly plastic, that was being washed ashore. Our oceans and wildlife are being destroyed by human behavior...

Charles Wayne Dub, J.

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Beautiful scenery. Absolutely astonishing. It's nice to snorkel and on a sunny day you can see pretty far into the hole. Hold your breath and see how far you can dive. Nice to see the fish swimming around. There is also a dive deck for scuba diving.

Jeremy S.

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So we came here in the morning had the whole place to ourselves, pretty amazing experince didn't expect the fish to come right up to you, the water was so clear. Also climbs the backside to see it from above, just an all around cool spot.

John

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So beautiful. 600 feet deep clear and deep blue.

Jacqui S.

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Absolutely stunning. This is a must see while in Long Island, second largest blue hole in the world. We anchored near Cape Santa Maria and rented a car at the resort. It's a bumpy ride to get to the beach but well worth it. There is also a beautiful memorial next to the beach.