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SEAL DOGS EAST

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Seal Dogs East is a small 95832 square feet islet located northwest of Virgin Gorda and it’s part of a bigger group of islands known as The Dogs. The open waters and strong currents make this site harder to dive, especially in the colder months when the rough weather conditions make Seal Dogs East almost […]

THE INVISIBLES

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Located North of Virgin Gorda , this extraordinary diving site got its name from the completely invisible pinnacle that submerges underwater to four feet from the surface making it hard to spot by sailors, since it has no marker buoy on it. Enjoy the beautifully painted corals and sponges that encapsulate the pinnacle and the […]

RHONE REEF

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Near the Wreck of Rhone you will find the Rhone Reef, a diving site with a magnificent colored reef that will make your dive one to remember. Soft and hard corals home some of the most colorful and alert exotic fish, turtles, nurse sharks and one or two lonely reef sharks. Explore the rocky canyons […]

BLONDE ROCK

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You will find Blonde Rock between Deadchest Island and Salt Island, at an 8 minute boat ride from Peter Island. Small and big overhangs create a wonderful topography and you get the chance to explore numerous caverns and crevices that are home to some interesting species. This diving spot got its name from the myriad of fire […]

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 […]

MOUNTAIN POINT

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Located in the northwest of Virgin Gorda, Mountain Point is a less popular diving site with decent marine wildlife and interesting landscapes. Corals and sea sponges cover the sandy patches on the bottom, providing a great hiding place for invertebrates and random fish. Caves, passages and various rock formations are also good places to “dig” […]

PAUL’S GROTTO

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Located close to two diving sites that are slightly more popular, Mountain Point and Cow’s Mouth, Paul’s Grotto is a very captivating yet less crowded site. The underwater architecture is truly stunning; you have caves and hills that are covered with corals and gorgonians. Expect to see many coral species, among them being fire coral, […]

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 […]