

Best for intermediate divers, 35-70m, boat entry, mild current.
Love Shack is a reef and artificial reef site in Saint Croix featuring dramatic topography. Divers encounter two canyons that lead down a sloping reef, which contains numerous holes and overhangs. The site is accessible only by boat, with the reef top starting at 35 metres and extending to 70 metres, averaging 50 metres in depth. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 18 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. This site is suited for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted moray, French angelfish, green moray, common blacktip sharks, Indian lionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, peacock flounder, blue tang, flamingo tongue, and smooth trunkfish.
17.76417, -64.72445
This section of Long Reef is known for its marine life.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
35-70m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, Caribbean reef sharks, spotted moray, French angelfish, green moray, common blacktip sharks, Indian lionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, peacock flounder, blue tang, flamingo tongue, and smooth trunkfish.
No, Love Shack is rated for intermediate divers due to its depth profile and site conditions.
The reef top begins at 35 metres, with the site extending to 70 metres and averaging 50 metres in depth.
Boat access is required to reach this dive site.
This site is intended for diving, with the reef top starting at 35 metres, which is generally too deep for snorkelling.
Sharks have been identified as a potential hazard at this location.
Diving at Love Shack in Christiansted requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Love Shack in Christiansted. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Love Shack in Christiansted typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Love Shack in Christiansted typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.