

Best for advanced divers, 12-45m, boat entry, strong current.
Great Cut is a wall and drift dive site located off Long Island, Bahamas. The site features a cave system and is suited for advanced divers due to the strong currents and overhead environments. Depths range from 12 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, Caribbean spiny lobster, black durgeon, flamingo tongue, striped parrotfish, purple sea fans, groupers, oceanic triggerfish, wrasses, rock cod, and whiptail stingrays. Divers should be prepared for deep conditions and significant water movement.
23.94350, -74.57350
Look for hanging rope sponges at 85 feet to mark the entrance to the tunnel.
Accessed by a 25-minute boat ride from Riding Rock Marina.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-45m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, Caribbean spiny lobster, black durgeon, flamingo tongue, striped parrotfish, purple sea fans, groupers, oceanic triggerfish, wrasses, rock cod, and whiptail stingrays.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, deep water, and overhead cave environments.
The site ranges from 12 to 45 metres in depth, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Great Cut requires boat access; it cannot be reached from the shore.
Due to the depth and the presence of overhead cave environments, this site is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Great Cut in Cockburn Town requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Great Cut in Cockburn Town. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Great Cut in Cockburn Town can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.