

Best for beginner divers, 15-20m, boat entry.
Benjis is a calm, current-free reef dive located off Catalina Island. The site features a structure composed of Caribbean hard corals, including brain corals and large barrel sponges that serve as navigation landmarks. Divers typically explore at depths between 15 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and conditions are generally consistent throughout the year. Access to this site requires a boat. Given the lack of current and stable conditions, it is a suitable location for beginner divers. Divers should monitor their proximity to kelp to prevent entanglement and remain aware that visibility can drop unexpectedly.
18.42103, -69.40585
Because there is no current and conditions are consistent year-round, this site suits morning or afternoon departures equally well. Confirm current boat operator schedules and any available facilities directly with your dive centre in La Romana before heading out.
Boat dive.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is a calm, current-free reef that is well-suited for recently certified divers building confidence in open water.
The reef sits at depths between 15 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year.
Divers should monitor their proximity to kelp to avoid entanglement and use caution as visibility can drop unexpectedly.
Diving at Benjis in Boca Chica requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Benjis in Boca Chica. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Benjis in Boca Chica are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.