Abandoned Shipwreck Snorkeling: Uncover Underwater History in the Abacos
The SS Sapona sits half-submerged off Bimini, its concrete hull a ghostly silhouette against the turquoise shallows. It ran aground during a 1926 hurricane, and today its exposed superstructure makes for dramatic photos while the underwater portions offer some of the easiest wreck snorkeling in the Bahamas. This article covers the most accessible shipwrecks in the Abacos and surrounding waters — sites where you can float above history without scuba certification. It’s written for snorkelers, beginner divers, and families who want to combine underwater exploration with a beach day. Over fifty accessible wrecks dot the Bahamas, from shallow snorkel-friendly