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British Virgin Islands Dive Guide Map - Side 1
PAGE 1 – DIVE SITE DESCRIPTIONS most consistent place in BVI to witness dolphin activity while diving.
JOST VAN DYLE ISLAND There are also lobsters, reef squid, nudibranchs and basket stars, plus
garden eels, which the dolphins feed on.
JOST VAN DYKE Spend a day on Jost Van Dyke where there is a PIRATES PURCHASE 70’-90’ (21-27m) Int. - Adv. Resting at 95’
profound absence of schedule, pressure or worries. White Bay Beach (28m) sits this steel schooner wreck waiting for divers to explore.
is one of the finest stretches of white sand on earth. Foxy’s is Great This area is loaded with pelagics, including amberjacks, cobia, goliath
Harbor is famously entertaining with its Calypso music, plus great groupers and schools of baitfish.
food, drink and dancing, if you wish. Josh Van Dyke Scuba & Eco DIAMOND CAY NATIONAL PARK Terns, boobies and pelicans find
Tours will make sure that your days exploring nature and diving are this tiny, protected cay perfect for nesting.
indeed world-class experiences.
THE CATHEDRAL 30’-45’ (9-14m) Beg. - Int. Volcanic walls and TURTLE PASS 20’-70’ (6-12m) Beg. - Int. A patch reef on top gives
canyons are painted with colorful corals, plus one cave system to way to a coral wall that drops to 70. Resident turtles thrive with lots
check out. This is a massive bait ball site, which is also an excellent of tasty sponges and soft corals. Nice sandy beaches.
bet for swimming with dolphins. Note: Refer to reverse side of map PLAYGROUND 15’ -70’ (5-21m) Int. Dive in a fish nursery with
for locations. hard and soft corals, black hydroids, gorgonians, turtles, and pelagic
NO MAN’S LAND To 70’-95’ (21-28m) Int. - Adv. A series of open species.
ocean pinnacles rise to as shallow as 25’ (8m). This is a terrific pelagic TWIN TOWERS To 40’ (12m) Int. Dive on two huge coral-covered
shark dive, with other big animals. monolithic boulders. Caves and canyons feature swim throughs and
MERCURIOUS ROCK To 86’ (26m) Int. Dive this seamount system tunnels, plus massive fish activity, reef squid and eagle rays.
with a magnificent swim through cave, with several tunnels as well,
plus overhangs filled with colorful sea life. The caves host hogfish,
nurse sharks and groupers. Can only be done in good wind and sea
conditions. See reverse side of map for location.
WILD WEST WALL To 70’ (21m) Beg. - Int. Dolphins! This is the
