Port Antonio · Jamaica · Pinnacle · Reef
Fairy Hill
A coral pinnacle that changes shape with every level circled
Area photo: Layneartz19 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fairy Hill is a coral-covered pinnacle off the Portland coast near Port Antonio. Its prominent formation is dived at several levels, with sponges and sea fans across the coral and a changing outline as divers work their way around it.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Port Antonio and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive ranges from about 15 m (50 ft) to 37 m (120 ft) around the pinnacle. Sponges and sea fans cover the formation, and the dive works around it at several depths rather than along a single line.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Port Antonio: February to April is the drier stretch in Port Antonio, though no month is truly dry and rain tops 60 mm (2.4 in) in all 12.
Questions divers ask
Is Fairy Hill near Port Antonio a deep dive?+
It can be. The pinnacle is dived at several levels, between about 15 m and 37 m, so the deepest part needs deep training while the upper levels are shallower.
Sources
- Dive sites – Lady G'Diver Boutique Dive Centre — Lady G'Diver Boutique Dive Centre
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Reef
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Artificial reef
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Wall
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Wreck
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Wall
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Reef
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