

Best for beginner divers, Up to 4m, boat entry, moderate current.
Not The Grotto is a reef site in the Exumas, Bahamas, offering a quieter alternative to nearby locations. Accessible only by boat, the site features a shallow reef with depths ranging from the surface to 4 metres, averaging 3 metres. Snorkellers can observe nurse sharks, which are common, alongside rock beauty, queen angelfish, wrasses, sergeants, and schoolmaster snapper. The reef structure includes purple sea fans, hard coral, and mustard hill coral. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 25 metres. Due to moderate currents and the presence of sharp coral and sharks, this site is best suited for beginners who are comfortable in open water conditions.
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This site should only be snorkeled at slack tide as there can be a swift current.
This site is only accessible by boat. You can anchor in the sand just off the islet.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Common sightings include nurse sharks and snails. You may also encounter rock beauty, queen angelfish, wrasses, sergeants, schoolmaster snapper, purple sea fans, hard coral, and mustard hill coral.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it requires awareness of moderate currents and sharp coral.
The depth ranges from the surface to 4 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Not The Grotto is accessible only by boat.
Yes, Not The Grotto is a reef site suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
Hazards include the presence of sharks, sharp coral, and moderate currents.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Not The Grotto in Staniel Cay. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Not The Grotto in Staniel Cay. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Not The Grotto in Staniel Cay typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.