

Best for advanced divers, 20-35m, shore entry, moderate current.
Billingshurts Cave, also known as Booming Cave or Railway Tunnel, is a significant cavern system located near Reqqa Point. The site features a reef wall with an entrance situated at 24 metres. The cavern extends approximately 135 metres in length, with the option to surface at the far end. Divers typically experience depths between 20 and 35 metres, with an average of 25 metres. Access is via a shore entry point equipped with a ladder, steps, and a handrail. Due to the overhead environment, moderate currents, and potential boat traffic, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Facilities at the site include parking, showers, and toilets.
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Divers can admire the cave size and silhouette of the exit without venturing all the way in.
Accessible via a rocky and sharp path, requiring caution during entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead cave environment and moderate currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a shore dive accessed via a ladder, steps, and a handrail.
No, this site is a cave dive requiring advanced certification and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Divers should be aware of the overhead environment, moderate currents, and boat traffic in the area.
Diving at Billingshurts Cave in Marsalforn requires the following certifications: Nitrox, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Billingshurts Cave in Marsalforn. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Billingshurts Cave in Marsalforn. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Billingshurts Cave in Marsalforn typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.