Bronco Billy

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Cockroach Island

Why dive here

With 449+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Bronco Billy offers some of Virgin Gorda & Anegada's richest reef diving. Water sits around 27°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Eagle Rays · 449+ species recorded

Water27°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Elijah’s Reef is one of those places we keep coming back to when we need a proper chill-out dive. It’s perfect if you’ve had a few days of ripping currents elsewhere in the Somosomo Strait and just want to float along and enjoy the scenery. The reef here maxes out at about 14 metres, with a relaxed current, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone wanting a longer bottom time. We love the sheer density of the fusilier schools, so thick they can briefly blot out the sun as you swim through them. Keep an eye out for blue-spotted stingrays tucked into the sandy patches and the occasional white or blacktip reef shark cruising by. Our favourite part is exploring the smaller caverns and swim-throughs; they’re nothing dramatic, but offer some fun navigation and often reveal some interesting macro life like flasher scorpionfish. Visibility generally hovers around 15-20 metres, giving you a clear view of the vibrant hard corals.