Had an absolutely amazing time here. It is a locally owned and operated equipment and beach shop just off Deadman's Reef. We took a cab from the cruise terminal at Freeport, it took about 30 minutes. We did not realize you could arrange for pickup and dropoff from cruises on the website, but the cab driver we had knew exactly where to go. We rolled up at 0830 am and paid a $5 per person admission fee, $7 for two chairs and were in the water after a quick safety briefing, which included a description of what the best places to see wildlife were. There is an artificial reef close into shore with tons of fish, and we saw several sea turtles eating sea grass and generally chilling. We also saw a sting ray. Out past the rocks is the actual reef; we didn't make it that far but fellow snorkelers reported it was amazing. There is reasonably priced food, conch fritters, cracked conch and also burgers and fries. There are outdoor showers and changing rooms. The staff is all local, very friendly and very knowledgeable about the local ecosystem. There is equipment available for rental, as well as kayaks and paddleboards. This was our first time snorkeling in the Bahamas. The beach was very shallow during low tide and at times we were swimming in only 2-3 feet of water, which may be annoying for experienced snorkelers, but it's great when you're with kids. Out past the rocks is the real reef with a huge dropoff. Can't recommend this place enough, I would definitely check it out.

We chose to spend our one day on Grand Bahama Island at Paradise Cove and we definitely made the right choice. It wasn't offered through the cruise ship so we booked direct through the website. We were already glad we did as we watched at the other cruise passengers herded into large 2 decker buses by the hundreds. Transportation from the port was included in the price and we enjoyed the ride. The driver was great and gave us a little tour and information on the way. This is a hidden gem! Very laid back low key private beach hangout. We snorkeled the reef and our instructor was great. You can tell she loves her job and the ocean. Snorkeling was amazing. We seen conch, fish, stingrays, corals and sea turtles. The sea turtles were amazing! After snorkeling we enjoyed some local cocktails and Bahamian beers! They also have a restaurant on site so make sure you enjoy some local conch dishes! We tried both the cracked and grilled conch. Both were delicious! We definitely enjoyed our day here and would recommend anyone ona cruise to book the day here! Great place. Amazing people!

The winds finally cooperated so we could snorkel at Paradise Cove before we came home. We visited twice before that but the waves were not conducive to snorkeling. The owner gave us an introduction and advised us where to go to see the sea life. Many fish at the reef balls to see and sea turtles further out. No manta rays while we were there. We did not venture beyond the reefs to deeper water where there is more to see apparently. Depending on the tide, a flotation belt might be wise which I did rent. A nice little shop for buying souvenirs on site. The menu was limited in the restaurant/bar. Definitely the best place on the island for snorkeling. The beach area was damaged by the last hurricane.