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Great Guana Cay

Great Guana Cay

Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Depth
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12m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

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

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef, Night

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Turtles
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Snappers
  • Tropical Fish
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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