

Best for intermediate divers, 40-110m, boat entry, moderate current.
Great Cut is a marine dive site located off Long Island, Bahamas, featuring a combination of reef and wall topography. This site is suited for intermediate divers and requires boat access. Conditions are variable, with moderate currents and depths ranging from 40 to 110 metres, averaging 75 metres. Divers should be aware of hazards including the significant depth, potential for entanglement, and strong currents. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted morays, great barracuda, Caribbean spiny lobsters, and black durgeon. Water temperatures typically range between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
24.01930, -74.58440
Schedule this as a first dive of the day to ensure full nitrogen loading capacity for the depth involved.
Accessed by dive boat, approximately 20-25 minutes south of Riding Rock Marina.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
40-110m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-26°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted morays, great barracuda, Caribbean spiny lobsters, and black durgeon.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the significant depths and moderate currents.
Depths at this site range from 40 to 110 metres, with an average depth of 75 metres.
Great Cut requires boat access.
Divers should be prepared for deep water, potential entanglement, and strong currents.
Diving at Great Cut in Cockburn Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Great Cut in Cockburn Town. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C.
Expect moderate currents at Great Cut in Cockburn Town. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.