

Best for beginner divers, Up to 5m, shore entry, mild current.
Indigo Bay is a shallow reef and wreck site located within the Man of War Shoal Marine Park in Little Bay. Suitable for beginners and snorkellers, the site features depths reaching 5 metres with mild currents. The entry is from the shore, where visitors should exercise caution around sharp coral and rocks. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. On-site facilities include a cafe, showers, toilets, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Nurse Shark, Spotted Moray, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, and various wrasses.
18.01980, -63.07480
The site has a cafe, showers, toilets, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can pack light and take your time between dives or snorkel sessions. Wear reef-safe boots or fins with foot protection to avoid cuts from the sharp coral and rocks near the entry.
The beach is accessible only by water and the Indigo Bay community.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling due to its shallow depth and calm conditions.
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners given the shallow 5-metre depth and mild currents.
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Nurse Shark, Spotted Moray, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, and various wrasses.
Access is via the shore. It is recommended to wear reef-safe boots or fins with foot protection to avoid cuts from sharp coral and rocks near the entry.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 5 metres.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Indigo Bay in Philipsburg. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Indigo Bay in Philipsburg typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.