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Smith Cove

Smith Cove, for us, is a perfect shore dive when you’re looking for something easy and rewarding. We love the feeling of strolling in from the beach, fins on, and almost immediately being surrounded by the reef. There’s a distinct mini-wall structure here, dropping down to about 19 metres, but it’s the colossal coral heads scattered on the sandy bottom that really catch our eye. Keep an eye out for the Orange-spotted Blennies bobbing their heads in the crevices; they’re often overlooked but a real treat to find. The visibility averages a decent 19 metres, so you get clear views of those busy French Grunts schooling, and the parrotfish making their incessant crunching sounds as they graze. Our favourite moment is always finning through the small archway near the mooring line – it’s a simple thrill, but really adds to the charm. If you’re into macro life, slow down and scan the sandy patches for Sand Gobies or even a shy Sand Stargazer. This site is brilliant for a relaxed afternoon dive, no pressure, just good, honest Caribbean reef diving.