Sunken Rock

Best months: Dec–Apr

Protected Area

Nelson's Dockyard

Why dive here

With 229+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and orcas - Sunken Rock offers some of Antigua South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Orcas · 229+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterWreck dive · max 12-35m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Sunken Rock is one of our favourite spots off Antigua’s south coast, and it’s a site we think punches well above its weight. It’s not a wreck in the traditional sense, more a massive underwater rockfall, a pinnacle that really does rise dramatically from the seabed, kicking off around 35 metres and topping out at 12. We’ve always found it an exciting dive, a natural structure that feels a lot like exploring a wreck, just without the confined spaces. You’ll often drop in to see a school of barracuda hanging just off the top, and the jacks aren’t far behind. We’ve spent many a dive here just circling the rock, watching glass-eye snappers swarm in the crevices, and trying to spot the elusive pearl blennies poking their heads out. Deeper down, look for the greater soapfish and saddle stargazers on the sandy patches around the base. It’s a site that rewards a slow, deliberate exploration, ideally suited for intermediate divers who appreciate the character of a site over a straightforward drift. The current can pick up, especially around the pinnacle itself, so keep an eye on your dive guide. Go early, before the boats arrive, for the best chance to see it all without distraction.