

Best for beginner divers, 12-24m, boat entry, mild current.
Ladder Labyrinth Red is a reef and artificial reef site located in the Tent Reef Area of Saba. Divers navigate a series of passages and swim-throughs at depths between 12 and 24 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and features mild currents and visibility ranging from 18 to 45 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of groupers, wrasses, lettuce sea slugs, black durgeon, and foureye butterfly fish. Rarer encounters include frogfish, nurse sharks, and the Atlantic longarm octopus. Due to overhead environments and sharp coral, divers should exercise caution. A torch is recommended to explore shaded pockets within the labyrinth.
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Take a torch even on daytime dives as the swim-throughs have shaded pockets where details are easy to miss. The site holds up well year-round, so night diving here is a worthwhile option if the operator offers it, and facilities including gear storage and air fills are available to keep logistics simple.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-24m
Visibility
18-45m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Divers frequently encounter groupers, wrasses, lettuce sea slugs, black durgeon, and foureye butterfly fish. Less common sightings include frogfish, nurse sharks, Indian lionfish, and the Atlantic longarm octopus.
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers, though the labyrinth layout and overhead environments require careful navigation.
The depth ranges from 12 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located approximately 500 metres from the shore.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site if offered by your dive operator.
Diving at Ladder Labyrinth Red in Upper Hell's Gate requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ladder Labyrinth Red in Upper Hell's Gate. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Ladder Labyrinth Red in Upper Hell's Gate typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ladder Labyrinth Red in Upper Hell's Gate typically ranges from 18 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.