

Best for advanced divers, 7-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Brown Pants at The Indians features a compact mix of reef, wall, and canyon topography. Divers navigate depths between 7 and 12 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. While the current is generally mild, it can accelerate through the canyon mouth, requiring advanced certification and careful briefing. Boat access is required for this site, which is situated 500 metres from shore. Hazards include sharks and strong currents, necessitating high situational awareness. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, great barracuda, nurse sharks, spotted moray, and various reef fish such as wrasses, blue tang, and stoplight parrotfish.
18.31575, -64.59747
Given the shark and strong current hazards, brief carefully with your skipper before entering and confirm the current direction against the canyon mouth, as it can accelerate through the feature even on otherwise calm days. Check locally for up-to-date facility and mooring information before departure.
Accessible by boat only. Located on the southern coast of Norman Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, great barracuda, nurse sharks, spotted moray, and various reef fish like wrasses, blue tang, and stoplight parrotfish.
No, this site requires advanced certification due to the specific hazards and terrain.
The site ranges from 7 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 500 metres from shore.
No, this site is intended for divers and does not have a snorkel rating.
Diving at Brown Pants in Road Town requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Brown Pants in Road Town. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Brown Pants in Road Town should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Brown Pants in Road Town typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Brown Pants in Road Town typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.