

Best for beginner divers, 8-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Green Cay Slope is a reef and wall site located 1000 metres off the coast of Saint Croix. The site features a gently sloping wall with a mooring located in approximately 9 metres of water. Divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though currents can occur. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Night diving is available at this location. Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted scorpionfish, porcupinefish, peacock flounder, smooth trunkfish, flamingo tongue, blue tang, lettuce sea slug, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, striped parrotfish, and purple sea fan.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, nurse sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted scorpionfish, porcupinefish, peacock flounder, smooth trunkfish, flamingo tongue, blue tang, lettuce sea slug, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, striped parrotfish, and purple sea fan.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 1000 metres from the shore.
Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents.
Diving at Green Cay Slope in Christiansted requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Green Cay Slope in Christiansted. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Green Cay Slope in Christiansted typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Green Cay Slope in Christiansted typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.