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Great Cut

San Salvador, Bahamas
Depth
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148ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Great Cut

Great Cut is a dive site located in San Salvador, known for its hardpan and coral bottom. The site features a stunning wall that plunges to a depth of 30 meters into a reef crack, offering a unique underwater landscape for divers to explore. A keyhole-shaped tunnel adds to the intrigue of this site, providing an opportunity for adventurous exploration. The reef is adorned with pristine coral and sponges, creating a vibrant backdrop for the diverse marine life that inhabits the area.

The site is suitable for advanced divers due to its maximum depth of 45 meters and light current. The visibility can reach up to 45 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the marine life that includes Barracudas, Groupers, Grunts, Rays, and Snappers among others. The site's characteristics include a deep reef, a wall, and other unique features, making it a must-visit for divers seeking a challenging and rewarding underwater adventure.

Great Cut Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Other, Wall, Deep, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:45m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 25% O2

Marine Life

  • Groupers
  • Grunts
  • Snappers
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Barracudas

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Dive Operators near Great Cut

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Dive Site Hazards

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Location

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