

Best for intermediate divers, 11-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Tide Bottle is a boat-access reef dive located off Saint Croix. The site features a reef structure that drops from 11 metres to an average depth of 20 metres, reaching a maximum of 30 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents, which can shift and intensify, requiring intermediate skill levels and careful monitoring of depth and drift. Visibility typically ranges from 18 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 27C and 30C. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, fairy basslet, blue tang, snake eel, peacock flounder, Pacific trumpetfish, Pederson cleaner shrimp, conger eel, French grunt, giant feather-duster worm, combers, fireworm, and queen conch.
17.70280, -64.89140
Current at Tide Bottle can shift and intensify, so brief with your boat crew before descending and agree on a pick-up plan for a drift exit. Check locally for any updated conditions or seasonal current patterns before you head out.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
11-30m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, blue tang, snake eel, peacock flounder, Pacific trumpetfish, Pederson cleaner shrimp, conger eel, French grunt, giant feather-duster worm, combers, fireworm, and queen conch.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate and shifting currents that require experience with drift diving.
The reef drops from 11 metres to a maximum of 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Tide Bottle is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
The primary hazard is the moderate to strong current. Divers should also be aware of potential entanglement risks near the wall and monitor their depth closely.
Diving at Tide Bottle in Christiansted requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tide Bottle in Christiansted. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Tide Bottle in Christiansted. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Tide Bottle in Christiansted typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.