Freediving Dean’s Blue Hole

Written by Leisure Pro Staff
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Published on July 27, 2016
Dean’s Blue Hole

Remarkably close to shore in a small bay in Clarence Town, Bahamas, lies the world’s deepest known blue hole. This naturally formed sinkhole plunges an astonishing 663 feet deep—longer than two football fields! Despite its depth, many adventurous divers are drawn to explore its depths. Freediving at Dean’s Blue Hole often leads to world record-breaking attempts.

You can frequently spot nurse sharks and loggerhead turtles near the top of the hole. Swimming into the hole can be an eerie experience as it widens below the rim, creating the appearance of a vast black void.

So, what distinguishes a blue hole from other sinkholes? A blue hole is defined by its water entrance being beneath the surface rather than accessible from land. For a unique and dizzying perspective of Dean’s Blue Hole, check out the video filmed by freediver Stig Pryds as he descends into the depths of this extraordinary natural wonder.

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