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Marilyn’s Cut

Marilyn’s Cut holds a special spot in our logbooks. It’s a Bloody Bay Marine Park staple, and for good reason. We love dropping onto the wall here, feeling that familiar sense of scale as the reef drops away beneath you. The star attraction for us is always the large swim-through, a fantastic, wide tunnel that lets you glide through, watching schools of French Grunts and Spot Snapper shimmer in the shaft of light from the surface. Keep an eye out for the resident Chain Moray often peeking from crevices. We’ve had some great encounters with Spaghetti Eels here too, their bodies flowing out from coral heads. Visibility is generally excellent, often pushing past 25 metres, giving you incredible views of the wall’s contours and the abundant Elkhorn and Rose Corals. You’ll definitely spot parrotfish crunching away, and if you’re lucky, a turtle might drift by. The site is pretty chill, with depths rarely pushing past 23m, so it’s a comfortable dive for nearly everyone. We find it’s best enjoyed mid-morning, just as the sun really starts to illuminate the wall. This site delivers classic Caribbean wall diving with a touch of adventure, perfect for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a lively reef.