

Best for beginner divers, 10-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Emerald Gardens in Saint Croix offers a diverse underwater experience combining a natural reef, a wall, and an artificial reef structure. Suitable for beginners, this shore-entry site ranges in depth from 10 to 18 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and water temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility is variable, so checking local conditions before entry is recommended. The site requires self-sufficiency as no facilities are confirmed on-site. Divers should remain aware of potential entanglement risks associated with the artificial structure and maintain caution regarding depth and local marine life. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, green sea turtles, spotted scorpionfish, moray eels, French angelfish, nurse sharks, lionfish, octopuses, barracuda, batfish, groupers, and wrasses.
17.77320, -64.81450
Check locally for current visibility conditions before entering, as they can vary significantly at this site. Facilities are not confirmed on-site, so arrive self-sufficient with everything you need.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, green sea turtles, spotted scorpionfish, various moray eels, French angelfish, nurse sharks, lionfish, octopuses, barracuda, batfish, groupers, and wrasses.
Yes, Emerald Gardens is considered a beginner-friendly site with mild currents and depths between 10 and 18 metres.
This is a shore-entry site. Divers should arrive self-sufficient as there are no confirmed facilities on-site.
Water temperatures at this site range from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Divers should be aware of potential entanglement risks due to the artificial reef structure, as well as depth limits and the presence of dangerous marine life.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Emerald Gardens in Saint Croix. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Emerald Gardens in Saint Croix has depths ranging from 10 metres to 18 metres.