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Great Guana Cay

Abaco Islands, Bahamas
Depth
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39ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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shore
Experience Level
Beginner

About Great Guana Cay

Great Guana Cay is a renowned diving location, attracting divers globally for its exceptional shore dives, particularly on its Northern side. The site offers easy entry leading to a sloping sandy bottom with a maximum depth of 12 meters. The visibility is excellent, reaching up to approximately 45 meters, and the current is generally light. This makes it an ideal spot for beginners.

The marine life at Great Guana Cay is diverse and vibrant, featuring rays, snappers, tropical fish, turtles, and various other species. The site is also known for its impressive display of corals. It is a great spot for night diving and underwater photography, thanks to its reef and other unique site characteristics.

Great Guana Cay Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Night, Other
Entry Type:Shore
Max Depth:12m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% O2

Marine Life

  • Tropical Fish
  • Snappers
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Turtles

Weather Conditions

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Dive Operators near Great Guana Cay

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Dive Site Hazards

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