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Wax Caye Reef

Wax Caye Reef

The Exumas, Bahamas

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Wax Caye Reef

Wax Caye Reef is a unique dive site located in The Exumas, offering two dives in one. The site features the stunning Wax Caye Cut and The Wax Caye Reef, both of which can be explored in a single dive. This shallow drift dive is renowned for its abundant marine life and impressive display of coral formations. With a maximum depth of 15 meters and an approximate maximum visibility of 45 meters, it offers a clear view of the underwater world. However, the current is strong, making it a thrilling experience.

The site is suitable for beginners and is characterized by its reef, drift, and night diving opportunities. The marine life at Wax Caye Reef is diverse and includes groupers, hammerheads, rays, sharks, snappers, turtles, and various other species. The site is particularly known for its night dives, offering a unique perspective of the underwater world.

Wax Caye Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Night, Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Turtles
  • Various
  • Hammerheads
  • Sharks
  • Groupers
  • Snappers
  • Rays
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