This dive site comprises a number of purpose sunk installations on a seagrass and sandy bottom. Each installation attracts a different assortment of life and in between you have both seagrass and the sandy bottom to explore. As the area is quite large this dive site is usually explored over several dives.
Small Sailboat: The main mooring is attached to a small sailboat lying on it's side in the sand. It can be explored at the start or end of the dive depending on your dive guides briefing.
Jab Jab: This is the most recent installation, was a popular floating bar housed on the 85-foot steel sailing ship SV Nightingale. After sinking in the Simpson Bay Lagoon during Hurricane Irma it was subsequently salvaged and re-sunk at this dive site. In July 2024, it was snagged by a cargo ship anchor and dragged closer to the bridge wreckage.
The Bridge Wreckage: The story goes that a boat wanted to come into the lagoon, but the bridge and channel were too small. Rather than anchoring in Simpson Bay, the mega yacht Limitless helped fund a new bridge and deeper channel. Old bridge remains are now out here as an artificial reef to home local wildlife and for divers to enjoy. Thank you, Victoria’s Secret, owner of the yacht.
Adopt the Blue site - Dive with a purpose: Be on the lookout for marine debris– if you find some, let staff remove.
Common critters: Sergeant Majors (and their eggs – purple circles), Sand Tilefish, schools of Tomtate, anemone with sexy shrimp in the small sailboat’s bow
Special guests: Octopus, big Barracuda, friendly and curious Caribbean Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Sea Turtles
