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St Croix Island

St Croix Island

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About St Croix Island

Within Nelson Mandela Bays Algoa Bay you'll find a number of Island and St Croix Island is the biggest. A marine reserve for Jackass Penguins which provide sideline boat top entertainment this dive site is a visually stunning experience. Caves, walls, gullies and drop offs are covered in a rainbow of colours and lush underwater grow which is a dietary source for the many local fish species you find around here. Ragged Tooth Sharks are not uncommon and many divers choose this destination specially for this reason. A long boat ride, but well worth the trip.

St Croix Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

5m 14m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Sea Fan
  • Corals
  • Ragged Tooth Sharks
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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