Tours are available from SandalsвЂ™ all-inclusive resort in Exuma. Insider tip: Thunder ball Grotto in the Bahamas is a top choice diving and snorkeling site located in Staniel Cay which features a spectacular underwater cave system. WATCH: Underwater battle scene (video opens in new tab) Both movies highlight similar locations, with new locations including the Tears of Allah Wreck and Villa 1085 appearing in вЂNever Say Never AgainвЂ™. Love Beach and Clifton Pier are also featured, with the bulk of filming being done in the capital. In fact, the Thunderball Grotto (named after the movie) is a top choice diving and snorkeling site now. Staniel Cay, a picturesque location in the chain of Exuma islands (The Exumas), is the location for a famous underwater fight scene from the films, and the area has for that reason and others grown in popular for the scuba crowd. Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas is the focal destination for these flicks set apart by almost two decades. Picture: Thunderball Grotto in the Bahamas.Дie-hard James Bond fans know that some of the most memorable scenes from вЂThunderballвЂ™ and вЂNever Say Never AgainвЂ™ are shot in the Bahamas. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest & At World's EndДў006 & 2007 | Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley Here are a few of the most famous movies shot on Bahamian shores: The fierceness of that fact is complemented by the laid back nature of the people who reside in these islands вЂ“ more down-to-earth fans and less populated islands means that films can be shot without unnecessary delay!ДЇrom action packed James Bond films, to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Bahamas is a top choice for Hollywood filmmakers.

The Bahamas is one of the locations in the Caribbean which has seen some serious star power with numerous world-famous films having been shot on the shores of its islands. As most of the islands in the Caribbean are relatively small, it is generally easy to get around, thus making it easier for crews to navigate.ДЄlso read: Famous film set locations in Jamaica Filmmakers are right on the money for choosing the region for this purpose, as the Caribbean avails production crews a wide variety of stunning backdrops, most within close proximity of each other. This is most evident in the number of famous scenes from the movies we know and love which are shot in the Caribbean. Sandy shores draw more than just curious tourists looking for a tropical escape. Photo credit header image: Alexander Chaikin/

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