Bequia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Reef · Drift
Boulders
Swim-throughs between giant boulders where shy nurse sharks hide
Area photo: Barry Peters from Greer, SC · CC BY 2.0
Boulders is a Bequia reef dive whose centrepiece is a field of huge rocks laced with swim-throughs. Fixed moorings at each end make it a drift that can run in either direction, and the open water off the reef brings passing eagle rays, barracuda and turtles.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Bequia and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive starts from one of the two fixed moorings and drifts with the current, whichever way it runs that day, to a maximum of 30 m (100 ft). The middle section is a jumble of 9 m (30 ft) boulders with swim-throughs between them, where shy nurse sharks tuck into the gaps. Eagle rays, barracuda and turtles cruise past off the reef.
Marine life and season
- Eagle rays
- Barracuda
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Bequia: Diving runs all year with no peak month; heavier rain is possible from July to November, and the rest of the year is pleasant with the odd shower.
Sources
- Bequia Dive Sites - Reefs, Wrecks, Walls and Drifts! — Dive Bequia
- Moonhole dive site — ScubaGo
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Jacks and barracuda stacked in the current