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Ultimate Shark Expedition:
Dive into the World of Big Sharks of The Bahamas

Visit the two top destination in the world for the endangered Great Hammerhead and Tiger Sharks 

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2026 Great Hammerhead and
Tiger shark Expedition

April 9-15, 2026
 

JOIN ME FOR THIS UNIQUE EXPEDITION

As a professional shark diver, and photographer this past year I have had the opportunity to work as a feeder, safety diver, and photographer in The Bahamas. Now feeling confident in myself and this opportunity I have, I am excited to bring back my first ever expedition to offer a unique experience to be here in Bimini and Tiger Beach!

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What to expect

Day 1

Arrival day in Bimini

Upon arrival to Bimini you will be greeted by me upon arrival to Bimini. Once everyone has arrived we will check into your rooms, get settled and go to the shop to take care of gear and prep for the weeks dives. We will have dinner and I will go over what to expect for the trip!

Day 5-6

DIVE DIVE DIVE TIGER BEACH

We will start the day with breakfast and will have earlier departure times each day because its a little under 2 hours to tiger beach from the hotel. I already cant wait!

 Day 2- Day 3

DIVE DIVE DIVE HAMMERHEAD

Each day will start with breakfast around 8am and be to the boat by 8:30am. From there we head to infamous Hammerhead beach for some epic dives!

(Times subject to change)

Day 7

Farewell

Its never goodbye its sea you later. 

Depending on peoples departures we will taxi to the Freeport airport for our flights. 

Day 4

TRAVEL TO TIGER BEACH

Travel day to Freeport! We will fly direct Bimini to Freeport, Grand Bahama 

From there we will taxi about an hour to west end to our hotel where the boat will also depart.

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ABOUT BIMINI

Bimini is a special place for me; it has so much history behind it, such as the stones that some believe belong to the lost city of Atlantis, which is thought to be part of an ancient civilization. What remains of Bimini was once the top of a mountain, and our banks were part of the Great Bahamas banks that were all, at one point, above sea water. Many people travel here to try to uncover the history that may be just off the beautiful Bimini blue coastline. Beyond that, Bimini delivers a peace that some say is hard to describe but is felt especially when diving here. It’s felt so strongly by some people, especially Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would come here frequently and was even inspired to his "I Have a Dream" speech. The  northern Bimini Mangroves are a home and nursery to many species of sharks, rays, turtles, and fish, including the bonefish that many people come seeking to catch. All in all, I feel and see the magic here, and I want others to experience it too! We will see the endangered Great Hammerhead, as we have one of the biggest populations in the world, and the only place you can see the numbers we see in one dive. We will take in what Bimini has to offer before heading to our next destination of Freeport, and traveling to West End where we will stay for 3 days for the infamous Tiger Beach. Tiger Beach is known for the Tiger sharks and beautiful reefs, at least for me I love the reefs. There are so many species of sharks you can see here as well including Tigers, Caribbean Reef Sharks, Lemons, Bulls, Nurse sharks and the bold groupers. Im really excited to show you this ultimate destination for you shark lovers like me as well as offering a speciality course that you will be able to take with you as we learn about sharks, shark behavior and there conservation! I hope the love I put into this trip is felt by you as much it is by me. 

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WHATS INCLUDED

  • 6 days of Tiger shark and Hammerhead dives, including other bimini water activities that are weather dependent

  • Accommodations (shared two people per room)

  • Photographs and Videos of the dives

  • Photography nights

  • Breakfast and lunch on boat days

  • PADI AWARE shark conservation specialty course 

  • One- Way Domestic flights Bimini to Freeport

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

  • International Flights

  • Dinner 

  • Meals on non dive days

  • Equipment (available for rental)

  • Wetsuit or Rashgaurd (available for rental)

  • Travel and Dive Insurance

  • TIP FOR CREW! 

Price: $4,500
50% nonrefundable deposit required to book your spot
 

Experience the Perfect Dive Getaway

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What to bring

  • Passport

  • Dive gear ( rental available, fins, mask, weight belt)

  • Full wetsuit (5mm recommended)

  • Reef-safe sunscreen 

  • Camera

  • Cash/Tips for crew

  • Good vibes and great energy!

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Disclaimer

This is an ocean expedition so please note that while I do everything I can to ensure your safety, nothing is guaranteed when diving with wild animals. Safety is always our top priority, and we will only dive if weather permits and it's safe to do so. If for any reason you are unable to dive due to sea conditions, we will offer alternative activities to compensate. Thank you for understanding the risks involved.

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VAN RUITEN BLUE

janellevanruiten.com

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