

Best for beginner divers, 6m, boat entry, mild current.
Fish Bowl is a shallow reef site located off Point Blanche in Sint Maarten. This site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 6 metres and mild currents. Access is by boat only, with typical dive times lasting 45 minutes. Visibility at the site generally ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 27C and 30C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, French angelfish, nurse sharks, and various parrotfish species. Divers should be aware of the presence of sharks in these waters.
17.99360, -63.01120
Book morning dives to avoid the afternoon wind chop that builds on the southern coast.
Located at Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg. Cruise ship passengers can walk to the center from the cruise port in 10 to 15 minutes.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, French angelfish, nurse sharks, spotted moray, and various parrotfish and wrasse species.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 6 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres.
Fish Bowl is a boat-only dive site.
Divers should be aware that sharks are present in the area.
Diving at Fish Bowl in Philipsburg requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fish Bowl in Philipsburg. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Fish Bowl in Philipsburg typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fish Bowl in Philipsburg typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.