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Alice in Wonderland, BVI

Alice in Wonderland gives you a real feel for how the reefs grow here, pushing up from the seafloor. It's not one of those sites where you drop down and immediately get swarmed by fish, but rather a place to explore the architecture of the reef itself. We love the massive mushroom-shaped boulder corals that give the site its name, creating these deep canyons and overhangs you can weave through. It feels like navigating a maze, and that’s the real appeal. Keep an eye out for Pearl Blennies peeking from small holes, or Mimic Blennies darting across the coral heads. We often find Dusky Jawfish hovering over the sand patches, their heads bobbing, and in the shallower sections, families of Yellowhead Jawfish are almost always there, tending their burrows. The maximum depth is around 21 metres, making it comfortable for most divers. While the current description mentions sharks and rays, we’ve found them to be pretty rare here, so manage your expectations on that front. It’s a site for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of reef structures and the smaller, more cryptic critters.