Castle Reef

Vibrant secret finger reef with sharks, turtles, and lobsters.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a captivating finger reef known as Castle Reef, located within a marine preserve. It’s a treasured secret among divers, accessible only with favorable weather conditions – there isn't a mooring buoy present. The reef boasts a vibrant appearance and is surrounded by expansive sand flats, creating diverse diving experiences. Divers frequently encounter a variety of fascinating marine life including rays, eels, octopus, turtles, large nurse sharks, and abundant lobsters. This location offers an exciting opportunity for underwater exploration.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkturtlewide angle

Marine Life

Nurse sharkGreen sea turtleHawksbill turtleSouthern stingrayCaribbean reef octopusSpiny lobsterMoray eelParrotfishAngelfishSergeant majorBrain coralFan coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

No mooring buoy and accessible only in favorable weather conditions.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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