

Best for intermediate divers, 6-27m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Steps is a drift dive located on Shoal Bay Reef, Anguilla. This site features a reef topography with depths ranging from 6 to 27 metres, averaging 17 metres. Access is strictly by boat due to the moderate currents present in the area. Divers should be aware of the presence of sharks and the potential for strong currents. Visibility typically fluctuates between 15 and 25 metres. Species recorded around this area include blue tang, wrasses, Pacific trumpetfish, purple sea fans, stoplight parrotfish, French grunt, sergeants, sea hares, long-spined sea urchins, lizardfish, soft coral, soldierfish, mustard hill coral, and various snails.
18.29650, -62.95540
Contact the operator before traveling to ask about current water conditions and recommendations based on experience level.
Most dives start from Meads Bay or Rendezvous Bay. Boats depart around 8:30 AM.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-27m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include blue tang, wrasses, Pacific trumpetfish, purple sea fans, stoplight parrotfish, French grunt, sergeants, sea hares, long-spined sea urchins, lizardfish, soft coral, soldierfish, mustard hill coral, and snails.
No, The Steps is classified as an intermediate dive site due to the moderate currents and drift conditions.
The site has a depth range of 6 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to access the reef.
The site is primarily a drift dive for scuba divers and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth and current conditions.
Diving at The Steps in East End Village requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Steps in East End Village. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit The Steps in East End Village are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at The Steps in East End Village. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at The Steps in East End Village typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.