Puerto Rico Dive Sites
Nurse shark resting on the bottom

Isla Desecheo dive sites

Dive sites
6
Boat access
5
On the map
1
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Current ocean conditions

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Underwater in Isla Desecheo

Photos are from dives in this region; a site name is shown where we know exactly where it was taken.

  • Nurse shark swimming over the reef
    Nurse shark swimming over the reef
  • Nurse shark swimming toward the camera
    Nurse shark swimming toward the camera
  • Jack swimming in blue water over the reef
    Jack swimming in blue water over the reef

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Access (current sources)

  • Boat dive: 5
  • Access not established: 1

Common site types

  • Reef: 2
  • Spur & groove / canyons: 1
  • Patch reef: 1
  • Pinnacle: 1
  • Wreck: 1
  • Caves & swim-throughs: 1

Reported max depth (6 of 6 sites)

  • Max ≤ 40 ft: 2
  • Max 41–70 ft: 1
  • Max 71–100 ft: 3

Protected areas associated with sites here: Isla de Desecheo Marine Reserve; Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge. Check current DRNA regulations before diving.

Sites with current sources

  • Bomber Anchor Valley

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    49–66 ft (15–20 m)
    Site type
    Spur & groove / canyons · Patch reef · Reef

  • Candyland

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    to 80 ft (24 m)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Dos Pesones

    Low confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    35–95 ft (11–29 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Pinnacle

  • El Desecheo Wreck

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    to 30 ft (9 m)
    Site type
    Wreck

  • Las Cuevas

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    10–40 ft (3–12 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Caves & swim-throughs

  • Yellow Reef

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    to 90 ft (27 m)
    Site type
    Wall