BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVE SITES MAP

Angel Fish Reef has a number of shallow canyons rising up to the surface and is a mixture of reef and sand. This is one of the most varied dive sites in the BVI. You may see a little Yellow Head Jaw fish on the sand, and there are many Blennies and Soldier Fish to view. Unsurprisingly, this site has numerous different species of Angel fish. From the surface down to 50 feet, this site has amazing diving for anyone, even novice divers.

Back in the day this site was said to be named by sailors who believed the rocks resembled Native American Tepee. This is arguably one of the best shallow sites for snorkelers and beginner divers alike, with four pinnacles boasting beautiful coral gardens and shallow pools.

This pinnacle shows an exceptional array of reef life, with a healthy coral reef and interesting topography. Notably, the dive begins in an ‘amphitheatre’, be sure to look in the ledges and ridges for critters and take advantage of the awesome swim throughs.

This world famous wreck is one of the most popular and well known dive sites in the BVI with several books written about its untimely demise. After hundreds of years of beautiful coral growth on the wreck and with an abundance of fish life, this is a dive you surely don’t want to miss. 

Coral Gardens is a dive site with large beautiful coral formations. You may see lobsters or spotted drums or have the company of stingrays, turtles or a friendly blacktip sharks. The remains of Atlantic Air BVI’s Shorts 360 airplane is a new addition to the site. In 1993, after making an abortive take off, their one and only aircraft landed in the water about 200 feet off the end of the runway. It eventually found its way out to Great Dog where it was sunk as part of the BVI’s continual artificial reef program. The plane, without wings or tail, sits in the sand patch in about 50 feet of water.

Bronco Billy is famously known as Jacques Cousteau’s favorite dive site in the BVI and it is clear to see why.  Canyons, ridges and arches are covered in life and when the surge is strong, it is said you will be riding them like a wild bronc – we don’t recommend it but a fantastic dive on calm days!

This wonderful dive site is named after a rock climbing wall with the same name. The highlight of this dive is a crack in between two boulders that rises from 25ft / 8m to the surface, two beautiful canyons and a massive arch. This is a fantastic protected dive for beginners and snorkelers alike.

Ginger steps gets its name from the parallel rock ledges, or ‘steps’, which lead down to a sandy bottom, swim along these steps looking under ridges to see what critters you can find. Be sure to keep one eye out in the blue for sharks swimming past and look in the sand for sleeping rays! 

Four wrecks, beautiful reef and an abundance of life –  what’s not to love! These purposefully sunk wrecks make for an unforgettable dive, teaming with schools of fish, rays and sharks. With a swim through, hatches to explore, and even a toilet for you to find, there’s nothing better than Wreck Ally! 

Only a short swim from Marie L & Pat there is a wreck called the Beata. A large school of Glassy Sweepers has made the Beata its home, many Queen and Gray Angels usually hang around the wreck as well. The sandy bottom is home to Southern Stingrays and Peacock Founders. All three wrecks can be combined in one dive, however the Beata makes a great dive on its own. Beata lies in 80-85 feet (22-25 meters) of water. Due to its depth is best for intermediate to advanced divers.

Chromis Reef is a sandy bottomed dive with plenty of corals, sea fans and gorgonian. Usually the dive site is relatively calm although you may find occasional swells. On the dive you are likely to see blue chromis spotted drums and quillfin blennies.