Snapper Hole
Shallow dive with intricate caverns, tunnels and abundant fish.
Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth
About this dive site
Snapper Hole is a captivating dive site, particularly popular with East End divers. The site’s appeal lies in its intricate network of swim-throughs, tunnels, and caverns – so intriguing that crews often find themselves debating who stays above the surface! Beneath the boat, a cavern featured in a BBC nature documentary transforms into a vibrant spectacle during summer months, hosting swarms of Silversides which attract Tarpon and Jacks for an exciting hunt. A massive 1872 Spanish-style anchor rests against a coral head, offering a memorable photo opportunity – simply reach through its expansive shackle. Divers will discover abundant populations of Bluestriped Grunts, Schoolmaster Snappers, and elusive Porkfish, while a resident Green Moray frequently surprises with graceful glides through the underwater canyons. Before ascending, be sure to explore Papa Smurf’s House—a unique coral head resembling a giant mushroom.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
cavernswim-throughcoral reefbeginner friendlyturtleshallowwide angle photography
Marine Life
ParrotfishSnapperGrouperNurse sharkHawksbill turtleLobsterElkhorn CoralsBluestriped GruntsSchoolmaster SnappersPorkfishSpider crabArrow CrabBassletsTarponEagle RayGreen MorayChubsHamletSergent MayorGrey AngelfishRock BeautyFoureye ButterflyfishTrumpet fishFlounderSouthern StingraySea fansSlipper Lobster
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Extremely shallow maximum depth makes it accessible for all divers.
Hazards:
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Current Strength:
Mild
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