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Private Planes & Underwater Caves – Thunderball Grotto Adventure!
22 May 2025 · 11 min · 163K views · Thunderball Grotto
What this video covers
At Staniel Cay in the Bahamas, the crew of Doodles utilizes a mooring ball rather than anchoring, citing poor holding and strong currents in the area.1:16 They transit to the nearby Thunderball Grotto using a Highfield dinghy.1:49 Accessing the grotto requires timing the visit for slack tide, as currents can be hazardous during tidal shifts.6:01 Entry involves swimming through an underwater cave at high tide, though some visitors jump through a hole in the top of the rock formation.5:39 The crew notes that jumping from the top carries risks of injury if timed incorrectly or if the swimmer strikes the rock.6:15 After visiting the grotto, the crew dines at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, which requires dinner orders to be placed by 4 p.m. The host also discusses long-term retirement plans, weighing the logistics of cruising in Thailand against the proximity and cost-of-living benefits of Central and South America.10:32
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