Sting Ray Point

Stingray Point is a north-side reef featuring very healthy, dense coral growth on both sides of a broad sand channel and a steep wall. The reef top sits in shallow water (around 5-8 m) and slopes down to about 40 m; a narrow swim-through at roughly 18 m that ascends to about 12 m is a notable feature. Southern stingrays and spotted eagle rays commonly glide or feed along the sandy bottom, and garden eels, pipefish, seahorses, flounders and occasionally a shy porcupinefish are frequent sights. The site is typically dove from a boat, descending to a mooring buoy or anchor from Jewell Cay with entry and exit from the boat. Typical depths range from about 5 m to 40 m with the swim-through at roughly 18 m to 12 m, visibility often exceeding 20 m, currents usually mild, and water temperatures around 25-29 °C year-round. Upper parts of the reef (about 5-25 m) are suitable for open-water certified divers, while reaching the deepest sections requires advanced/deep certification.