Summer is well under way.......

The summer is half over now and that means closing time for Small Hope, and that means it is time to spruce the place up ready for another season!!

Dive intern Kate has finished her Rescue Diver Course, so a big CONGRATULATIONS to her!!

It is unfortunate that dive master Antonio is leaving us at the beginning of August, we wish him all the best in the future.

With Antonio leaving us we were in need of some new dive staff, so let us introduce you to Erin from Chico, California and Federico from Buenos Aires Argentina they have joined the Small Hope team.

Scuba and Sassy are growing bigger everyday and a big thank you to Kelly and Mason Weaver for the puppies care package!


A big thank you to all our Summer Interns, Petter, Simen, Ben, Rodney, Luke and Davis, it has been fun working with you all!

It was a great treat the other day for dive master Joe, while diving out near the old compressor frame at the dock two dolphins swam by!!

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Diving Couple Joan and James..........

Here at Small Hope we are always meeting new and exciting people. Here are a few words from some diving guest about there stay here with us..........

Our Preferred dive vacation

Destinations include:

·        Off the beaten track

·        Varied & healthy dive sites

·        Knowledgeable, but non-intrusive dive staff

·        Well established & reputable operation

·        Friendly, social able & laid back staff

·        Good food and drink

Small Hope Bay Lodge has exceeded our expectations. They’ve made us feel more like family than customers. We can’t wait to come back!

James and Joan Penn

Gaffney SC

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First guest of the new season

We re-open on the 14 of October and our first guest arrive that morning. Dawn and Dirk from Glenwood IA who were here to dive and Dawn to finishes her PADI Open Water Certification. Here are a few words from Dawn and Dirk..............



Dawn and Dirk on the dive boat

Small Hope Bay has exceeded our expectations. The staff have become like family to us. I Dawn completed my PADI Open Water Certification while here and the dive staff made it loads of fun for me. We have enjoyed all our dives but especially the wall dive we did. You couldn't ask for more from the a dive resort it has exceeded any and all of our expectations. Thanks for a great time.


Dirk with the dive staff



Dawn with the dive staff

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SHBL Its closing time.........

Its closing time for Small Hope for another year

 OUR 50th… going into ANOTHER 50th!

Figure that out???

We are very excited to be closed so we can freshen up Small Hope ready to re-open on October 14th.

As we do every year on the eve of closing chef Renauldo with assistance from Denise cook up a fabulous 7- course meal for all of us to enjoy.

Mel and Joe made some delicious sushi and Sashimi to start the evening off.

It was a great evening with good food and good company all that was missing was all of YOU so we will see you all when we reopen all fresh as a daisy and raring to go….

Re-Open 14th October See you all then!!!
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Henri and Florence visit Small Hope Bay

Recently we were lucky enough to have a  visit from French couple Henri and Florence, they stayed with us for a week and enjoyed some diving and some relaxation time, here are a few words they had to say......

(Florence diver master Moose and Henri)

Would that be what paradise looks like?

We just spent one of the most unforgettable weeks of our life’s....... and it breaks our hearts that we have to leave now. 

Small Hope is one of those places where you know you can find peace. The beauty of the nature is absolutely overwhelming. We are completely fulfilled with the marine life, diving with gracious eagle rays, majesties sharks and uncountable other magical species. 

The corals are so healthy and rich that you feel like you are evolving through beauty itself.

The cocooning in the lodge is all the more pleasant as is the staff who are kind and attentive.

We just wish the time could stop now.......

If this is not realizable, then be sure we’ll be back, still reaching a little more peace of our own

Henri and Florence

We were also lucky enough to have there few words translated for us so here is the French version as well

Est-ce cela le paradis?

On vient de passer une semaine inoubliable et ça nous brise le coeur de devoir partir maintenant.

Small Hope est un de ces endroits où l’on sait que l’on peux trouver de la paix, du calme. La beauté de la nature est complètement bouleversante. La vie marine nous a parfaitement satisfaits en plongeant avec des raies aigles, des requins majestueux et beaucoup d’autres espèces marines..

Les coraux sont tellement riches et sains que l’on se sent évoluer à travers la beauté elle-même. L’ambiance de l’hôtel est extrêmement agréable, tout comme le personnel, qui est charmant et attentif. On n’a qu’une envie c’est que le temps s’arrête a cet instant. Si vous n’avez pas réaliser, on est sur de rentrer un peu plus serin. 

Florence & Henri

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