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COW’S MOUTH

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You will find Cow’s Mouth in the northwest side of Virgin Gorda, very close to Mountain Point, another similar diving site. Accessible by boat, this whole area has great visibility, of up to 100 feet, which is perfect for underwater photography and for spotting the many species that swim up and down in these blue […]

THE AQUARIUM

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The Aquarium, also known as Fischer’s Rocks, is located between The Baths and Spanish Town, in the southwest of Virgin Gorda. Rocky formations, small caves and nooks and granite boulders – that are believed to be the result of volcanic eruptions –provide the perfect hiding place for the tiny sea creatures that live here. Explore […]

FALLEN JERUSALEM

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An uninhabited island located in the south of Virgin Gorda, Fallen Jerusalem was declared a National Park in 1974 after being declared a bird sanctuary in 1959 in order to protect the endangered red-billed tropic bird. The heavy volcanic boulders scattered around the island make it look like ruins which led to its actual name. […]

GINGER STEPS

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Ginger Steps is a plunging 3 steps wall on the southwest side of Ginger Island, at a 30 boat ride from Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands. Being close to South Bay, this diving site is protected from aggressive currents and swells which combined with the great visibility make this place a […]

ALICE’S WONDERLAND

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Accessible by boat, Alice’s Wonderland is located on the south west side of Ginger Island, very close to another popular diving site, Ginger Steps. Explore the captivating underwater topography which consists of narrow channels, sandy canyons and rocky ridges which hide the inhabitants of these clear blue waters, which have a visibility of over 100 feet […]

GINGER’S BACKSIDE

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You will find Ginger’s Backside in the northern side of Ginger Island, on the Sir Francis Drake Channel. If you have some millions to spare, you could be the owner of Ginger Island, an uninhabited virgin island with no buildings or services. Explore the nooks and crannies to expose the small, shy underwater creatures that […]

DRY ROCKS EAST

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Dry Rocks East, an open water diving site, is located on the eastern side of Cooper Island, between Cooper and Ginger Islands, and it’s famous mostly for the diverse marine life found here. Black coral among many other colored versions and sea fans cover the rocks and the sandy bottom. Don’t expect to see a […]

DEVIL’S KITCHEN

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Named so after the fiery red wall, Devil’s Kitchen is considered a hidden gem as most people pass this place in favor of diving sites that have a wilder side or shipwrecks to dive in. Rocky formations covered with corals and sponges in the most vibrant colors peak out of the waters and make up […]

MARKOE POINT

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Located in the south of Cooper Island, Markoe Point is a delightful and not that popular diving site. The bottom is covered with small rocky formations, flowing underwater plants and sand patches which paint a captivating landscape. You won’t have to worry about the waters being crowded; most people overlook this site in favor of […]

THUMB ROCK

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Located near Wreck Alley, Thumb Rock is a diving site with crystal clear water and some of the most amazing marine life in the area. The name portrays perfectly the shape of this massive underwater pinnacle which resembles a thumb. Corals and sea fans coat the bottom of the ocean, some rocky formations and the […]