Flintstones

Best months: Dec–Apr

Protected Area

West Dog Island

Why dive here

With 449+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - Flintstones offers some of Virgin Gorda & Anegada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeDec–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

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

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

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Flintstones is our pick when we're around Virgin Gorda and fancy something a bit different. It’s a jumble of massive boulders, like a giant spilled a bag of rocks, and we love drifting through the natural swim-throughs and around the formations. You’re never really deep, maybe 19 metres at most, but the action is all about those nooks and crannies. Bring a good torch, because every overhang and small cave could hold a Green Finger Sponge or a shy Onestripe Eel. We often spot Eyed Flounder perfectly camouflaged on the sand patches between the rocks, and there are always plenty of Sharpnose Pufferfish darting about. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we’ve found American Crested Pipefish tucked away in the weed. Visibility averages 12 metres, which is decent enough to appreciate the scale of the rocks as you glide past. This site is excellent for divers who enjoy exploring structure and have an eye for the smaller, more unusual reef residents.