

Best for advanced divers, 20-27m, boat entry, mild current.
Magic Bobby is a wall and reef dive site located 500 metres offshore from French Harbour and Sandy Bay. This site is suited for advanced divers due to its depth, which ranges from 20 to 27 metres with an average of 25 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27C to 30C. Species recorded around this area include spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, green moray, and the invasive Indian lionfish. Hazards at this site include the depth and the presence of lionfish.
16.40770, -86.42600
Morning dives offer the best visibility before currents and boat traffic increase.
Straightforward day trip from Utila.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-27m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
55 min
Species recorded around this area include spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, green moray, and Indian lionfish, as well as wrasses and banded coral shrimp.
No, Magic Bobby is intended for advanced divers due to the depth profile.
The depth ranges from 20 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
This site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth.
Diving at Magic Bobby in Utila requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Magic Bobby in Utila. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Magic Bobby in Utila should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Magic Bobby in Utila typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Magic Bobby in Utila typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.