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Runway 10

Runway 10

San Salvador, Bahamas

Depth
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60m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Runway 10

Runway 10 is a dive site situated just off the island's runway, offering a unique underwater experience. Divers can plunge into 12-meter clear blue waters and swim out to a wall that descends to depths exceeding 60 meters. The site is characterized by a sandy bottom blanketed with a rich variety of marine life and corals. The current is generally light, making it a serene dive.

The site is located in the area of San Salvador and is recommended for advanced divers due to its depth. The marine life at Runway 10 is abundant, featuring creatures such as crabs, groupers, grunts, jaw fish, octopus, puffer fish, snappers, star fish, and yellow sting rays. The site's characteristics include a reef, deep waters, and a wall, offering a diverse range of underwater landscapes to explore.

Runway 10 Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wall, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

60m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Snappers
  • Puffer Fish
  • Octopus
  • Various
  • Crabs
  • Jaw Fish
  • Grunts
  • Yellow Sting Rays
  • Groupers
  • Star Fish
Weather Conditions

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