Bahamas Sections Accommodations Getting There Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married The Islands Weather Maps Information Request Bahamas Main CTW Main	Small Hope Bay Lodge Andros Island, Bahamas What is your idea of the perfect island vacation? If it is scuba diving one of the largest and most unexplored barrier reefs in the world, great snorkeling, superb bonefishing, laying in a hammock, exploring nature, more bahamas diving, having a cold kalik, strolling on the beach, reading a good book, meeting interesting people, spending time with your family, or by yourself, I think that I have the place for you ... This small Bahamas all-inclusive resort is more than just another Bahamas hotel, we are the most established dive resort in the Caribbean. Our environment is very safe, peaceful, secluded, and a great romantic getaway. Come join us for a new adventure, a true Bahamas experience, a family vacation, a relaxing holiday retreat on the beach, or the Caribbean vacation of your dreams. Accommodations Twenty-one rooms in cottages located directly on the beach, each handbuilt of coral rock and Andros Pine with overhead ceiling fans (half of the rooms have air-conditioning), locally made furniture, decorated in Androsia Batik fabrics, and all with a view of the sea. Each has private toilet/shower facilities and is fully tiled. King-size beds and single beds are available. There are four two-bedroom cottages for families, as well as a special "honeymoon cottage." All are shaded by palms and located on the Bay. To the north of the cottages is a separate secluded swimming beach. There is also a small boutique on the premises, a separate building for office administration and guest services and a staffed laundry facility. There is an outdoor patio bar and dining area for summer-night barbecues. There are no phones (phone/fax/internet for guest use in the office), no newspapers, and no TVs. Emphasis is on a natural environment with relaxing, low-impact lifestyle. There is no dress code -- bare feet, T-shirts, sarongs, anything (except neckties) is perfectly acceptable. Diving At Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island, Bahamas, we have been introducing divers and snorkelers to the Andros Barrier Reef for almost half a century. Whether you're a beginner who wants to try scuba diving or snorkeling for the first time, or an experienced diver seeking a new thrill, let us show you our exciting underwater world. We know Andros diving like nobody else. We've been exploring the Andros Barrier Reef since 1960. One of the world's longest barrier reefs, and the second largest and most unexplored reef system in the Atlantic, the Andros Barrier Reef offers a dazzling variety of geological and coral formations. There are shallow reefs beginning at ten feet - perfect for snorkeling or shallow diving - to 90 feet or deeper off the wall. If you don't want to go that deep, we're happy to accommodate you. All our multi-level dives provide the option of supervised diving at shallower depths if you prefer. Small Hope is the first dive resort in the Caribbean and has been run by the Birch family since its inception. There are more than 60 dive sites on the regular Small Hope Bay Lodge schedule, including colorful shallow reefs, coral gardens, wreck dives, breathtaking blue holes and stunning wall dives at the edge of the continental shelf, where the tongue of the ocean plunges to 6,000 feet. » Number of Dive Boats: 4 » Number of Tanks per Day: 3 » Gear Provided: weights, tanks, belt » Rental Gear Available: BCD, Regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer, dive lights. » Type of Diving: Great diversity of dive sites - wall dives, coral gardens, cavern dives, wreck dives, inland & ocean » blue holes, and a shark dive. » Total Dive Sites: 60 » Minimum time to divesites/mins: 10 » Maximum time to dive site/mins: 20 » Training Agencies: PADI, SDI/TDI, NAUI, Universal Referral » Courses Offered: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Rescue, others by arrangement. Fishing Andros Bahamas is laced with thousands of miles of inland waterways and fishing flats. North, Middle and South Bights cut right through the island, east to west, creating a natural access to even more flats on the west side of the island. These provide world-class conditions for fly fishermen in pursuit of bonefish and tarpon. Andros Island, with its 140-mile long reef and its extensive inland flats offers serious challenges to spincasters and fly fishermen. Small Hope Bay Lodge has its own in-house guides and boat, plus a team of the best independent guides to offer Bonefishing, Reef Fishing, and Deep Sea Fishing. Activities (Besides Diving, Snorkeling and Fishing) Birding - Guided Island Tours - Hot Tubbing - Hammocking - Kayaking - Massage - Nature Trails - Sailing - Shopping - Sunning in the Solarium - Walking the Beach - Windsurfing Weddings/Honeymoons Get married on the beach in a simple ceremony by the sea. We'll arrange it all, plus a reception for up to forty of your closest friends. All you have to do is show up! Just want to visit for your honeymoon? We have excellent honeymoon packages available. Additional Information Children Rates: Children under 2 are free, Children 2-7 and 8-12 get discounted rates. Children 7 and under eat dinner in the games room with complimentary babysitting for 2-7 year olds. Babysitting for children under 2 during dinner and at any time for other children is easily arranged for a nominal fee. Check-in Time: 12:00PM Check-out Time: 1:00PM Type Payments Accepted: VISA, MC, AMEX, Cash, Traveler's Checks P.O. Box 23324 Fresh Creek, Andros Bahamas Ph. (800) 223-6961 or (242) 368-2013/4 Fax. (242) 368-2015 SHBinfo@smallhope.com http://www.smallhope.com Visit Our Blog: www.smallhopebay.blogspot.com   Small Hope Bay Lodge Information Request Form     Type of Request Information Only Reservations Email Address Last Name First Name Address City State   Zip (forUSA)   Country Area Code and Telephone   Country Code   Fax   Country Code   Arrival Date Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year 2008 2009 2010 Departure Date Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year 2008 2009 2010 Number of Nights Nights 1 Night 2 Nights 3 Nights 4 Nights 5 Nights 6 Nights 7 Nights 8 Nights 9 Nights 10 Nights 11 Nights 12 Nights 13 Nights 14 Nights 15 Nights 16 Nights 17 Nights 18 Nights 19 Nights 20 Nights 21 Nights 22 Nights 23 Nights 24 Nights 25 Nights 26 Nights 27 Nights 28 Nights 29 Nights 30 Nights 31 Nights 32 Nights 33 Nights 34 Nights 35 Nights   Number of Adults Adults 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults 5 Adults 6 Adults 7 Adults 8 Adults Number of Children Children 0 Children 1 Children 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children 5 Children 6 Children Is this your first visit to our island? Yes No Activities Interested In Interested in Rental Car Yes No   Special Requests/Comments Bahamas At A Glance - Language: English (official) Government: Constitutional parliamentary democracy Capital: Nassau Size: 13,940 sq km Location: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba Climate: Tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream Electricity: 120 Volts AC Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD) Driving: Drive on the left. Valid drivers license needed Rentals: Major companies in larger cities such as Nassau and Freeport. Local companies on the out islands   Rates & Services Listed are Subject to Change © 2007 Caribbean Travelweb