Diving in Sandy Island

Explore 50 dive sites in Sandy Island, Anguilla. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Sandy Island

Home to 297 recorded species including 247 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 10 other, 6 whales & dolphins, 5 crabs & lobsters, 3 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Sandy Island

Sandy Island has 28 beginner, 11 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Sandy Island

  • Shoal Bay and Island Harbour Reefs - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Prickly Pear Cays and Seal Island Reefs - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sandy Island - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dog Island - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sombrero Island Nature Reserve - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sombrero Island Nature Reserve Marine Park - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Little Bay - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Sandy Island - Nearest Airports

  • Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG), Grand Case - 5 km away, approx 20 min travel time
  • Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Sint Maarten - 7 km away, approx 23 min travel time
  • Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB), Basseterre - 90 km away, approx 113 min travel time

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