French Cay

Turks Island Passage, Turks and Caicos Islands

Depth

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

French Cay

Turks Island Passage, Turks and Caicos Islands

Depth

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About French Cay

This Cay used to be a place of refuge for pirates.It is located 40 minutes from Caicos Bank and is now a bird sanctuary.This area has plenty of large corals and sponges of all colours.Through January to March there are often whale sharks spotted in this area, otherwise marine life here includes Hammerhead sharks, Rays, Reef Sharks and more.The area is known for the wonderful visibility and vast abundance of marine life

French Cay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (30 min)

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Marine Life

Rays
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Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

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