Wall to Wall

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 - Wall to Wall offers some of Virgin Gorda & Anegada's richest wall 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

CharacterWall dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Wall to Wall near Virgin Gorda gets its name for a reason, and it’s not subtle. We've seen this place absolutely crammed with fish, a real wall of silver and scales that sometimes feels like swimming through a live aquarium. Schools of Atlantic spadefish drift by, not quite knowing where to go next, and we always keep an eye out for the eagle rays that sometimes glide past the deeper sections. You’ll find a good collection of the usual Caribbean suspects here – we often spot spotted morays peeking from crevices and stingrays hanging out on the sand below the wall. The maximum depth of 20m means it’s accessible for most, but those currents the data mentions are real. We've been pulled along here more than once, so staying close to your guide is a smart move. Our pick for a standout moment is finding the dusky jawfish tending its eggs, though it takes a keen eye. The visibility averages 16m, which is decent, but when the current picks up, it can kick up some particulate. Still, for sheer fish volume, Wall to Wall is a winner. It’s a site for divers who appreciate being enveloped by marine life, and who don’t mind a bit of a drift.