

Best for beginner divers, 15-80m, boat entry, mild current.
Carval Rock is a reef and drift dive site located near Saint John. The topography features rock formations and swim-throughs, with depths ranging from 15 to 80 metres. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including common sightings of Foureye Butterfly Fish, Purple Sea Fans, and Blue Tang. Other species recorded at the site include Spotted Moray, Arrow Crab, Stoplight Parrotfish, Wrasses, Atlantic Tarpon, Smooth Trunkfish, Flamingo Tongue, Pederson Cleaner Shrimp, Gray Angelfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Basket Starfish. Access to the site is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 33 and 100 metres. Hazards include deep water, overhead environments, strong currents, and surf.
18.36921, -64.79530
Drop down on the sheltered south side of the rock formation before kicking against the current through The Cut.
Boat dive only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-80m
Visibility
33-100m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Divers frequently encounter Foureye Butterfly Fish, Purple Sea Fans, and Blue Tang. Other species recorded include Spotted Moray, Arrow Crab, Stoplight Parrotfish, Wrasses, Atlantic Tarpon, Smooth Trunkfish, Flamingo Tongue, Pederson Cleaner Shrimp, Gray Angelfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Basket Starfish.
Yes, Carval Rock is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 15 to 80 metres in depth, with an average depth of 49 metres.
Carval Rock requires boat access.
While primarily a dive site, the depth range and conditions make it a location for boat-based activities.
Diving at Carval Rock in Cruz Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Carval Rock in Cruz Bay. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Carval Rock in Cruz Bay are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Carval Rock in Cruz Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Carval Rock in Cruz Bay typically ranges from 33 metres to 100 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.