

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ginger Scout is a technically demanding site located within the Banco Chinchorro atoll system. Divers encounter a combination of reef, wreck, and drift conditions at depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The wreck structure presents overhead environments that require careful navigation and decompression awareness. Conditions are variable, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and moderate to strong currents. Due to the depth, potential for strong currents, and boat traffic, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and divers should deploy a surface marker buoy early during ascent to account for drift.
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Book a guided charter from the outset, as Banco Chinchorro requires specific local knowledge to time entries around current cycles and avoid boat traffic lanes. Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it early on ascent, the current can pull you well clear of the boat.
Permits are required to dive in the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, overhead environments, and moderate to strong currents.
The site ranges from 18 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Ginger Scout requires boat access and is located 28 kilometres from the shore.
Hazards include deep water, overhead environments within the wreck, moderate to strong currents, boat traffic, and sharp coral.
Diving at Ginger Scout in Banco Chinchorro requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ginger Scout in Banco Chinchorro. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Ginger Scout in Banco Chinchorro are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Ginger Scout in Banco Chinchorro. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ginger Scout in Banco Chinchorro typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.