

Best for technical divers, 6-103m, shore entry, moderate current.
Stargate is a blue hole in the Bahamas featuring a shore entry that leads to a drop-off from a 6-metre shelf. The site descends to a maximum depth of 103 metres, with an average depth of 103 metres. Divers encounter an overhead environment within the cave and cavern sections, alongside a hydrogen sulfide layer located at approximately 15 metres. Visibility is typically 17 metres, and moderate currents are present throughout the system. Due to the depth, overhead environment, and potential for entanglement on submerged structures, this site is strictly for technical divers with appropriate cave certification. Always verify local current conditions before entry.
24.19788, -77.59575
Cave certification and a technical qualification are hard requirements, not suggestions, so carry your credentials and confirm gas configuration suits the planned depth profile before entering. Check current timing locally, as flow through the blue hole can shift the difficulty of the cavern sections considerably.
Short walk from the Queens Highway along a marked path through South Andros bush. Divers typically lower gear and enter via ladder or careful descent down the rocky walls.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
6-103m
Visibility
17m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Moderate
This site is for technical divers only. Cave certification and a technical qualification are mandatory requirements.
The site drops from a 6-metre shelf to a maximum depth of 103 metres, with an average depth of 103 metres.
Stargate is a shore entry dive located 500 metres from the shore.
No, this site is intended for technical diving due to its depth and overhead environment.
Hazards include the extreme depth, overhead environment, moderate currents, low visibility, and entanglement risks from submerged structures and sharp seabed features.
Diving at Stargate in Kemps Bay requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave, Deep, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Stargate in Kemps Bay. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
Expect moderate currents at Stargate in Kemps Bay. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Stargate in Kemps Bay typically ranges from 17 metres to 17 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.