Anguilla is a haven for divers, offering experiences from 20 to 100 feet deep, with over twenty reef sites and seven intentionally sunken steel-hull freighters that now serve as bustling artificial reefs. With clear visibility, untouched waters and diverse marine life, divers can explore breathtaking reefs, shipwrecks, and deep dives like Authors Deep Reef while experiencing tranquility in the pristine underwater world. For those seeking an extra challenge, the offshore keys near Scrub Island and Dog Island offer exhilarating wall dives, ideal for advanced divers. With such a variety of dive sites, every skill level can find something unique and thrilling to explore beneath the surface of Anguilla’s waters.
A THRIVING REEF ECOSYSTEM
Anguilla boasts a vibrant reef ecosystem, nurtured by the establishment of four marine parks that protect its diverse underwater habitats. These parks serve as sanctuaries for marine life, allowing coral reefs and fish populations to thrive undisturbed. Additionally, the absence of large cruise ships helps to preserve the pristine waters and delicate ecosystems, minimizing pollution and human impact. As a result, Anguilla’s reefs are teeming with colorful corals, exotic fish, and a wealth of marine biodiversity, making it a paradise for divers and nature enthusiasts alike.
DIVE SITES
5 Wall Dives
7 Wreck Dives
20 Reef Dives
WHY DIVE WITH US
Aurora Anguilla have teamed up with SCUBA SHACK to offer an unforgettable diving experience, blending the island’s natural beauty with luxury service and adventure, and with over 30 dive sites on offer you can expect the perfect mix of exploration, adventure, and history. The team is led by Matthew Billington, who has over 33 years of experience, and ensures that every diver – whether novice or seasoned – receives personalized guidance and attention. Known for its conservation-oriented practices, the dive center promotes sustainable diving, which resonates with those passionate about protecting the ocean. SCUBA SHACK is located just a short ride from the resort where divers can book scheduled and private diving, snorkeling and PADI instructions.
WHAT TO EXPECT BELOW!
While diving in Anguilla, you can expect to encounter a stunning array of marine life and vibrant ecosystems. Here are some highlights:
COLORFUL CORAL REEFS:
Explore thriving coral formations, including brain, fan, and staghorn corals, that provide habitats for various marine species.
Explore thriving coral formations, including brain, fan, and staghorn corals, that provide habitats for various marine species.
EXOTIC FISH SPECIES:
Swim alongside a diverse range of fish, such as parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, and snapper, showcasing the vibrant colors of Caribbean marine life.
Swim alongside a diverse range of fish, such as parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, and snapper, showcasing the vibrant colors of Caribbean marine life.
SEA TURTLES:
Spot graceful green and hawksbill turtles gliding through the water, often found near coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Spot graceful green and hawksbill turtles gliding through the water, often found near coral reefs and seagrass beds.
EELS AND RAYS:
Observe majestic stingrays and elusive moray eels hiding among the reefs, adding excitement to your underwater experience.
Observe majestic stingrays and elusive moray eels hiding among the reefs, adding excitement to your underwater experience.
ARTIFICIAL REEFS:
Discover the unique ecosystem created by the sunken steel-hull freighters, which serve as artificial reefs teeming with marine life.
Discover the unique ecosystem created by the sunken steel-hull freighters, which serve as artificial reefs teeming with marine life.
DOLPHINS & WHALES:
Depending on the season, you might even catch a glimpse of playful dolphins or migrating humpback whales in the surrounding waters.
Depending on the season, you might even catch a glimpse of playful dolphins or migrating humpback whales in the surrounding waters.
VIBRANT SEA FANS & SPONGES:
Marvel at the beauty of colorful sea fans and various sponge species that enhance the underwater landscape.
Marvel at the beauty of colorful sea fans and various sponge species that enhance the underwater landscape.
INVERTEBRATES:
Encounter fascinating invertebrates like sea stars, sea urchins, and colorful nudibranchs that add to the richness of the marine ecosystem.
Encounter fascinating invertebrates like sea stars, sea urchins, and colorful nudibranchs that add to the richness of the marine ecosystem.
SHARKS:
Watch for a variety of shark species, including nurse sharks and reef sharks, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a tiger shark. These magnificent creatures are frequently seen gliding through the reefs, adding an exciting thrill to your diving adventure.
Watch for a variety of shark species, including nurse sharks and reef sharks, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot a tiger shark. These magnificent creatures are frequently seen gliding through the reefs, adding an exciting thrill to your diving adventure.
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