Diving has absolutely put San Salvador on the map, says Jermaine Johnson
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) will conduct the first-ever Bahamas diving Week on San Salvador from May 6-13, enhancing its reputation as a destination with a wide variety of diving opportunities.
In a press statement, BMOTIA says that one of the major projects planned by the Vertical Markets Dive Team, headed by Senior Director Greg Rolle, is set to be the Dive Week. Nassau and Grand Bahama Island are also included in the series. For eight days, open water certified divers, local to dive operators, Bahamas Dive Ambassador, Richard Smith, and 18 divers from the U.S. will explore a number of featured dive sites on the island including Riding Rock Wall, Great Cut, and Area 51.
John H.W. Pinder II
“The Bahamas is home to the world’s third largest barrier reef and we are known the world over, for our award-winning dive sites. This week on the island of San Salvador, I am excited that these divers will be able to see up close why It’s Better in The Bahamas. Our pristine and beautiful underwater habitats, reefs and sea life will be an experience divers will never forget,” says John H W Pinder II, Parliamentary Secretary (BMOTIA).
The statement adds that BMOTIA is partnering with Caradonna Adventures; Riding Rock Resort & Marina; Guanahani Divers and Bahamasair to organise San Salvador Dive Week.
“We have over 52 dive sites and all of our dive sites are all protected because they all are located within the West Coast Marine Park so our divers will not just be in regular waters but diving within the five national park systems in San Salvador,” explained Jermaine Johnson, District Manager, San Salvador Tourism Office.
“Diving has absolutely put San Salvador on the map, and our island is number one for diving. I am excited. We are all excited here on the island to have the opportunity to showcase what we have and propel ourselves forward in the market,” he added.
