TIGER SHARKS and GREAT HAMMERHEAD DIVING
Northern Bahamas and Bimini Island
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November 28 - December 5, 2026
8 Day Trip / 6 Days Diving
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Trip Cost is $5388 per person.
After 22 years, one more Tiger Beach trip before taking a break from this very special place…
This one is personal.
Tiger Beach helped build my career. It opened doors to television opportunities. And spending so many hours in the water with these sharks taught me everything I know about sharks and their behavior.
But the memories aren’t just about the sharks.
They’re also about the hundreds of amazing people who shared these adventures with me.
The friendships, the encounters, and the moments we still talk about years later.
If you were part of those trips, thank you. You’re part of this story, too.
We are heading back for one more expedition with tiger sharks and great hammerheads.
Six days of diving. Twenty-two years of memories.
THE MAGIC OF TIGER BEACH ISN’T JUST THE SHARKS…
It’s descending into a world where everything you thought you knew about them begins to change.
Some days it’s lemon sharks.
Some days it’s reef sharks, bulls, or great hammerheads.
And when a tiger shark slowly emerges from the blue and chooses to pass within feet of you...
those are the moments that change the way you see sharks forever.
The M/V Dolphin Dream is an 85' x 26' Ocean Expedition Vessel.
“This is an all inclusive live-aboard dive adventure aboard the
M/V Dolphin Dream.”
Trip Cost is $5388 per person.
A $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
PRICE INCLUDES;
- Lodging aboard the M/V Dolphin Dream (Dbl Occ. Only)
- Six days of Shark Diving
- All meals and beverages
- Some alcoholic beverages (domestic beers, some wines)
- Tanks and weights
- Photo coaching during the trip
PRICE EXCLUDES;
- Airfare, Airport transfers, Crew gratuities, Gear rentals, Trip insurance.
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ABOUT THE SHARK FEEDING DIVES.
Before the shark feeding dives, we conduct a safety briefing, guiding everyone on how and where to position themselves in the water for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Safety is of paramount importance on these dives, and our experienced guides are well-versed in maintaining a controlled environment for both humans and sharks.
Our priority is to create a positive and responsible experience for both you and the sharks. We only bring down enough bait to offer the sharks a snack, which keeps their focus on the bait box. This ensures a controlled and safe encounter, allowing you to comfortably capture images while maintaining a respectful distance from the sharks.
We understand the importance of preserving the natural behaviors and habitats of the sharks, and our responsible approach to shark diving allows us to experience these amazing predators in their element while contributing to their conservation and protection.
What your week looks like…
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY
The M/V Dolphin Dream is located at the Blue Heron Bridge Marina, Riviera Beach, Florida. You must be on board the ship before 6PM. Today we do the customs paper work, go through a boat briefing and get you settled into your rooms.
At 8PM the crew preps dinner for you. Departure time for the Bahamas is after 10 PM. We depart from Florida for an overnight run to the Bahamas.
Day 2
DIVE DAY ( 1 ) - We have two dives planned for this day.
We arrive at West End, Grand Bahamas sometime after 7AM to check in with customs. Once we clear customs, we will travel to Tiger Beach dive site (Fish Tales). After we arrive, (normally around 1PM) we gear up for our first dive. First dive is a check out dive (gear, cameras, weights). Second dive we will begin chumming for tigers and lemons. (No feeding dives today.)
Day 3 - 4
DIVE DAY ( 2-3 ) - We have 4 dives planned today.
Tiger Beach. The visibility will determine whether we start with a shark feed or a swim around.
The rest of the dives will be shark feeds. Depending on conditions, we may possibly do our first dusk / night dive today.
*Please Note; you are NOT required to do every dive.
Day 5
DIVE DAY ( 4 )- We have 4 dives planned today.
Tiger Beach. We will dive again at Fish Tales. Every dive will be a shark feed.
After dinner we will pull up our anchor and motor overnight to Bimini Island for the great hammerhead part of the trip.
*PLEASE NOTE: If we are fortunate enough to have great hammerheads hanging around at Tiger Beach, we'll focus our efforts there and forgo our trip to Bimini.
Day 6
DIVE DAY ( 5 ) - We have 3 dives planned today.
Bimini Island. Wake up and begin an early morning search for spotted dolphins. Once we find them we spend a couple hours swimming with them in the morning.
After we are done with the dolphins we will motor over to our great hammerhead spot and begin chumming. 3 Shark Dives planned today.
Day 7
DIVE DAY ( 6 ) - We have 3 dives planned today.
Bimini Island. Wake up and start chumming for hammerheads. We have two morning dives planned and one after lunch.
After our final dive we will start storing away gear to begin our journey home.
It is an overnight ride back to Florida.
Day 8
DEPARTURE DAY
Time to say goodbye…
We arrive in Florida, around 6AM. We have a US customs appointment at 9AM. After we clear customs, we will return to our marina at 9:30AM.
*If you are flying out of West Palm Beach International (PBI), you can make your return flights after 12 noon.
*If flying out of Miami International Airport (MIA), please make your return flights after 3pm.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space on any SDM Adventures expedition.
*Reservations are not considered confirmed until the deposit has been received.
Payment schedule:
• 50% of the expedition cost is due 180 days prior to departure.
• Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Payment methods:
• Credit card payments incur a 4% processing fee.
• PayPal payments incur a 5% processing fee.
• Payments may also be made via wire transfer or Zelle. Please contact us for banking details.
• For wire transfers, please add $40 to cover bank processing fees.
Pricing & Itinerary Adjustments
All trip pricing and itineraries are subject to change based on permits, local regulations, weather conditions, and operational costs. Any changes will be communicated to guests as soon as possible. -
SDM Adventures understands how disappointing it can be if you are forced to cancel your trip after looking forward to it for so long. However, our expeditions require significant advance planning, and we must make non-refundable payments to hotels, vessels, and other suppliers well before departure. For this reason, we must strictly adhere to the following cancellation policy for all guests.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in the event you must cancel.
Cancellation terms are as follows:
• More than 120 days prior to departure:
A refund will be issued minus the trip deposit, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. If we are able to fill your space after you cancel, we will apply your deposit toward another SDM Adventures trip booked within the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, the deposit will be forfeited.
• 91–120 days prior to departure:
A cancellation fee of 50% of the total expedition price (including extensions) will be applied.
• Within 90 days of departure:
No refunds will be issued.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email or mail and must be received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.
SDM Adventures is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or personal reasons.
No refunds will be issued if a participant withdraws after the expedition has begun.
SDM Adventures is not responsible for any penalties associated with non-refundable airfare or travel arrangements. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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To keep trips running smoothly for everyone, we ask that all payments be made according to the schedule provided.
If a payment is not received by the due date and we have not heard from you, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and release the space to another guest. In that case, previous payments are non-refundable.
We understand that things can come up, so if you anticipate any issues with timing, please reach out in advance. We’re always happy to work with you when we can.
We’ll do our best to send reminders, but ultimately it’s important to stay on schedule to secure your spot.