

Best for beginner divers, 17m, shore entry, mild current.
Shades of Blue is a blue hole located off Long Island, Bahamas, offering a unique overhead environment for divers. The site features an average depth of 17 metres and is accessible via a shore entry. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging between 15 and 25 metres. Typical dives at this location last approximately 30 minutes. While this site is suitable for beginners, the overhead environment requires appropriate caution. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, rock beauty, flamingo tongue, Caribbean spiny lobster, black durgeon, Nassau grouper, honeycomb cowfish, live sharksucker, whiptail stingray, striped parrotfish, groupers, and purple sea fan.
23.93860, -74.55820
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
17m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great barracuda, Nassau grouper, Caribbean spiny lobster, and various reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it is an overhead environment that requires careful navigation.
The average depth at this site is 17 metres.
Shades of Blue is accessed via a shore entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow nature of the blue hole may allow for surface observation, though it is classified as a dive site.
Diving at Shades Of Blue in Cockburn Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Shades Of Blue in Cockburn Town. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
Shades Of Blue in Cockburn Town typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shades Of Blue in Cockburn Town typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.