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Southampton Reef

Southampton Reef

Long Island, Bahamas

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Southampton Reef

Southampton Reef is a unique dive site located in Long Island, offering a blend of wreck and reef diving. The site is home to the wreck of a fairly intact freighter, resting at a shallow depth of less than 10 meters. This makes it an ideal exploration spot for less experienced divers and snorkellers. The wreck is surrounded by a vibrant coral-covered reef, teeming with a variety of fish life.

The site has a maximum depth of 30 meters and offers an approximate maximum visibility of 45 meters, providing divers with clear views of the underwater landscape. The reef is characterized by its diverse marine life and the site is recommended for experienced divers due to its depth and potential currents. The site's main attraction is its reef, which is covered in a variety of corals and inhabited by various marine species.

Southampton Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
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