

Best for advanced divers, 4-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Vermilion Reef is a complex site within the Grand Strand Reefs featuring a mix of natural reef and artificial structures, including wreck material. The site spans a significant depth range from 4 to 40 metres, requiring advanced skills to navigate the full topography. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 20 metres and mild currents. Due to the depth and active boat traffic in the area, this site is strictly for boat-based diving. Divers must maintain high situational awareness and deploy a surface marker buoy during all ascents to ensure safety from overhead vessels. Typical dive times average 40 minutes.
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Confirm local boat charter schedules before planning your trip, as facilities at Georgetown vary and are best verified directly with operators. Always deploy your SMB before ascending, given the active boat traffic above the site.
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Depth
4-40m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is designated for advanced divers due to its depth range reaching 40 metres.
The reef structure extends from 4 metres down to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located approximately 72 kilometres from the shore.
The main hazards are the significant depth and active boat traffic. Divers must monitor their depth gauges closely and deploy a surface marker buoy before every ascent.
Diving at Vermilion Reef in Georgetown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Vermilion Reef in Georgetown. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Vermilion Reef in Georgetown typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vermilion Reef in Georgetown typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.