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St Croix Island

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Depth
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98ft
Visibility
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15ft - 44ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About St Croix Island

Within Nelson Mandela Bays Algoa Bay you'll find a number of Island and St Croix Island is the biggest. A marine reserve for Jackass Penguins which provide sideline boat top entertainment this dive site is a visually stunning experience. Caves, walls, gullies and drop offs are covered in a rainbow of colours and lush underwater grow which is a dietary source for the many local fish species you find around here. Ragged Tooth Sharks are not uncommon and many divers choose this destination specially for this reason. A long boat ride, but well worth the trip.

St Croix Island Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Shark, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:30m
Visibility Range:5m - 14m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 35% O2

Marine Life

  • Ragged Tooth Sharks
  • Sea Fan
  • Corals

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Dive Operators near St Croix Island

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Dive Site Hazards

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Location

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