Sunken pirate ships loaded with gold coins and jewelry often come to mind when thinking about treasure hunting. From a demolished train to the demise of a cargo ship, there are plenty of wrecks to explore and search for hidden treasures.
Intended as a safe haven for new divers, Theo's Wreck is a freighter that was intentionally sunk off the coast of Lucaya. There's also the MS Comberbach, a 103-foot ship upright in only 100 feet of water. Nearby is a pleasure cruiser that accidentally sank during a storm.
Movie buffs will want to explore the wrecks planted by crews for Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and several James Bond movies. The site of the Bond film "Never Say Never Again" also is known for its frequent shark visitors.
A multitude of reefs dot the waters around the 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, including Andros Barrier Reef, the third-largest barrier reef in the world. The treasures range from turtles and seahorses to porpoises and eels.
Experienced divers will want to explore the world's most extensive underwater cave system located in the waters around Grand Bahama Island. There you'll find spectacular examples of stalagmites and stalactites, cylindrical mineral deposits formed by dripping water.
