Thunderball Grotto
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VIDEO: Snorkeling Thunderball Grotto in the Exumas

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 3, 2016

It’s one of the most famous snorkeling spots in the wider Caribbean region: Thunderball Grotto, made famous by hosting several of the underwater scenes in the James Bond film Thunderball.

It’s a mysterious, wonderful place, filled with colorful fish and stunning cave formations.

And it’s a must-stop on any maritime trip along the beautiful cays of the Exumas in the Bahamas.

Here’s what it’s like to snorkel there:

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