

Best for beginner divers, 9m, boat entry, mild current.
Canyons II is a marine dive site located off Catalina Island, Dominican Republic, featuring a combination of reef, canyon, and artificial reef topography. The site maintains a consistent depth of approximately 9 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access to this location is by boat only, and divers typically encounter mild currents. Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, French angelfish, Indian lionfish, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, Caribbean sharpnose puffer, blue tang, striped parrotfish, wrasses, black durgeon, round stingray, foureye butterfly fish, French grunt, and brain coral.
18.43780, -69.61400
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, French angelfish, Indian lionfish, groupers, Pacific trumpetfish, Caribbean sharpnose puffer, blue tang, striped parrotfish, wrasses, black durgeon, round stingray, foureye butterfly fish, French grunt, and brain coral.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an average depth of 9 metres and mild currents.
The site has a consistent depth of 9 metres.
Canyons II requires boat access.
While the site is primarily a dive location at a depth of 9 metres, the shallow nature of the reef may allow for snorkelling depending on local operator policies.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Canyons Ii in Boca Chica. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Canyons Ii in Boca Chica typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.