Sint Maarten (Netherlands)

HMS Proselyte (★4.4)

Proselyte Reef, just outside Philipsburg, is the signature dive site within the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area. Site is named after the H.M.S. Proselyte that struck the shallow area in September 1801.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

The Bridge (★4.5)

The Bridge is a site near the Dutch entrance to the Simpson Bay lagoon that hosts several yacht wrecks as well as the remains of an old bridge. The remains of the bridge have been completely taken over by sea life and this is what makes the dive worthwhile!

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Carib Cargo (Wreck) (★4.6)

Wreck of the Carib Cargo / RoRo / Carib Ghost. Damaged by Hurricane Luis in 1995 the boat has been moored in front of Philipsburg for one year until Hurricane Bertha took it off it's mooring line in 1996. Found some time later, today, it is on of the best wreck dives on St Maarten.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Teigland/ Cable Reef (★4.5)

The Teigland is an old ship deliberately sunk here. First she sat on a ledge but then she rolled over and now is lying next to a beautiful reef at about 70 feet deep

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Lucy's Barge (Wreck) (★4.5)

A barge lying at about 55 – 60 feet deep. She sank in 1991 and is badly broken up by storm damage, but you can still recognize the engine block and the propeller.

Mares

Mike's Maze (★4.5)

Mike’s Maze is one of the prettiest and shallowest sites within the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area. It starts at approximately 40 feet (12 m) and boasts healthy coral formations and numerous maze-like swim throughs.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Little Bay (★4.2)

With a maximum depth of 20ft (6m), this site is perfect for beginners . This spot is just on the front at the beach and he have a sea museum with the statues.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Frenchmen's Reef (★4.3)

Reef located at the exit of Simpson Bay, different rocky rise surrounded by a sandy bank constitutes this site. Depth between 4 and 8m. It’s the best for the discovery.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Shark Hotel (★4.5)

There is a good chance to spot reef sharks here! At 60 feet there’s a beautiful reef with lots of ledges and ridges to explore. Located right next to Fishbowl.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Fish Bowl (★4.4)

Jump on in and explore this circular-shaped reef. As the name implies, this site boasts an abundance of wildlife from Honeycomb Trunk Fish, Scrawled File Fish, and huge schools of Bi-coloured Damsel Fish.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Coralita (★4.5)

Located opposite Philispburg, in the golden triangle of the Dutch reserve. This dive site starts at 12 meters (40 feet) and ends around 18 meters (60 feet).

Scubapro

Gregory (★4.4)

A 33 m long transport barge, positioned upside down on 15 m of sandy bottom, south of Long Bay. The boat is located not far from a small drop off with turtles roaming it and shoals of sergeants major.

BUBBLE SHOP, 97150 Saint-Martin

Porpoise (★4.7)

The Porpoise is a sunken tugboat that sits upright in approximately seventy feet. It is located opposite Maho Beach, directly opposite the airstrip. Wreck Depth: 80-90ft.

Aqualung

Moonscape (★4.4)

Moonscape is a cratered reef that resembles the face of the moon, hence its name. The reef starts at about forty feet of water and is home to numerous Caribbean Stingrays.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Charly shoal (★4.7)

Located in the bay of Simpson Bay, this reef is a break in the rock with an average depth of 15m surrounded by a sandy bank and various barrel sponges.

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