Corridors - Virgin Gorda & Anegada

Okay, let’s talk about Hardy Reef and that Heart Pontoon. Forget the fancy name, we're here for the diving. This spot is definitely one of our favourites for a relaxed, shallow drift. You're not going deep here, maxing out at 9 meters, which means plenty of bottom time and lots of light penetration, even on an overcast day. What we really love is how the reef gently slopes away from the pontoon. It’s not a dramatic wall, but a series of coral gardens, dotted with small bommies, all packed with life. You'll drift past sprawling plate corals and intricate staghorn formations, each one a mini-ecosystem. Keep an eye out for those flash schools of yellowstripe scad – they move like a shimmering curtain. We’ve also had some fantastic encounters with bull sharks here, cruising with an almost casual indifference. It's a fantastic spot for photographers who prefer natural light and anyone looking for an unhurried dive experience. Visibility averages 10 meters, so it’s not always gin-clear, but we find that just adds to the atmosphere, creating these moody scenes as you drift along. If you’re into spotting smaller critters, poke around the anemones for clownfish, of course, but also look for little hedgehog seahorses tucked away in the seagrass patches near the sand.

Location: Virgin Gorda & Anegada, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Coordinates: 18.507300, -64.332200
Type: drift

Marine Protected Area: Virgin Gorda

Best Time to Dive in Virgin Gorda & Anegada

The warmest water temperatures in Virgin Gorda & Anegada occur in January, averaging 26.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 26.8°C (air: 25.6°C)
February: 26.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
March: 26.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
April: 26.8°C (air: 25.8°C)
May: 26.8°C (air: 26.9°C)
June: 26.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
July: 26.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
August: 26.8°C (air: 28.2°C)
September: 26.8°C (air: 28.4°C)
October: 26.8°C (air: 28.1°C)
November: 26.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
December: 26.8°C (air: 26.4°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Corridors

Marine Life in Virgin Gorda & Anegada

Home to 462 recorded species including 371 reef fish, 39 hard corals, 11 sharks & rays, 9 other, 6 seagrass & algae, 6 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Sharpnose Pufferfish (Canthigaster rostrata) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Barred Hamlet (Hypoplectrus puella) - Reef Fish
Longspine Squirrelfish (Holocentrus rufus) - Reef Fish
Blushing Star Coral (Stephanocoenia intersepta) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for Corridors

Based on average water temperature of 26.8°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories