The Dog - Bay of Islands

Yucab Reef is a proper Cozumel classic. We usually hit it as a second dive, a nice shallow drift after something deeper, and it never disappoints. The current usually rips along here, so you just glide over a sprawling coral landscape, watching the scenery unfold. You’ll spot huge barrel sponges, some as tall as a person, and we always keep an eye out for the yellowhead jawfish darting in and out of their sandy burrows. The hard corals here are fantastic, lots of branched finger coral and big heads of great star coral, all looking incredibly healthy. What makes Yucab special for us is that relentless, effortless drift combined with how much life you see right in front of your mask. It’s perfect for divers who love covering ground and seeing a lot without finning hard. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here, including spotted eagle rays cruising by, and it’s one of our better spots for finding those elusive splendid toadfish tucked away in crevices. Visibility is almost always excellent, giving you a really clear view of everything below.

Location

Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Australasia

Coordinates

-35.168000, 174.338600

Type

drift

Marine Protected Area: Oke Bay