Scotts Head Pinnacle

Diverse volcanic pinnacle with walls, swim-throughs, and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Scotts Head Pinnacle, is celebrated as one of Dominica’s most diverse and vibrant underwater environments. Divers navigate a remarkable landscape featuring dramatic walls, intriguing swim-throughs, and mysterious caverns, leading into a unique volcanic crater wall. The site also includes flat sand patches and expansive rocky fields, creating a varied and captivating topography for exploration.

The marine life here is exceptionally rich, ranging from impressive huge schools of barracudas to delicate yellowhead jawfish found in the sandy areas. Divers can witness 'waterfalls' of creole wrasse and scad, alongside fascinating discoveries like seahorses adhering to the walls, showcasing a fantastic array of biodiversity at every turn.

Scotts Head Pinnacle promises an excellent diving experience regardless of the season, making any day a great day to explore. The highlight is undoubtedly the large swim-through directly into the volcanic crater. Both divers and freedivers will appreciate the incredible diversity and the constant potential for new sightings, making it a truly unforgettable underwater adventure.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers diverse topography from shallow sand to walls, caverns, and swim-throughs, suitable for varied experience levels.

Hazards:
cavernswim-throughboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by Nature Island Dive

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