

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Reading Reef in Montego Bay offers a combination of reef and wall diving. The site begins at a depth of 8 metres and descends to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility is high, ranging from 21 to 30 metres. The current is mild, making it suitable for beginners. Access is by boat only, located 500 metres from shore. Divers should be aware of sharp coral, sea urchins, jellyfish, and boat traffic. Species recorded around this area include striped parrotfish, wrasses, round stingrays, cushion sea stars, peacock flounder, redband parrotfish, porcupinefish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, Pacific trumpetfish, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sergeants, long-spined sea urchins, schoolmaster snapper, and soldierfish.
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Boat traffic in the area can be active, so stay close to your guide during ascents and always deploy your surface marker buoy before coming up. Good facilities are available at the departure point, including showers and changing rooms, so bring everything you need for a comfortable post-dive rinse.
Access is provided through ScubaCaribe water sports centers located at RIU resorts in Montego Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
21-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include striped parrotfish, wrasses, round stingrays, cushion sea stars, peacock flounder, redband parrotfish, porcupinefish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, Pacific trumpetfish, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sergeants, long-spined sea urchins, schoolmaster snapper, and soldierfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild current and the reef starting at a shallow depth of 8 metres.
The reef and wall structure ranges from 8 metres to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Reading Reef is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, and sharp coral.
Diving at Reading Reef in Montego Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Reading Reef in Montego Bay. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Reading Reef in Montego Bay. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Reading Reef in Montego Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Reading Reef in Montego Bay typically ranges from 21 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.