Phillips Dive Pier - Jardines de la Reina

Seaquest Deep is one of those sites we always hit up when we're in Roatán, despite the "Deep" in the name being a bit of a misnomer given the 20m max. It’s popular, sure, but for good reason. What we really love here is the sheer density of small, unusual critters in the sand. You’ll be finning along, eyes peeled for a Yellowhead Jawfish peeking out from its burrow, and then suddenly you're spotting a Warteye Stargazer buried, just its eyes twitching above the sand. We’ve had some cracking dives just hovering over the sandy patches, finding Sharpnose Pufferfish trundling by, or watching a pair of Shark nose gobies tend to their home. Visibility here is consistently good, usually around 20m, which helps immensely when you're trying to pick out a tiny Mimic Blenny. Our favourite tip for Seaquest Deep? Go slow. Really slow. Bring a good macro lens if you're into photography, because the real show here is in the details, not the big stuff. It’s perfect for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of sand dwellers and aren’t afraid to spend twenty minutes admiring a well-hidden flounder.

Location
Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, Caribbean
Coordinates
19.898500, -75.164900
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Hatibonico

Best Time to Dive in Jardines de la Reina

The warmest water temperatures in Jardines de la Reina occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.1°C
  • April: 27.8°C
  • May: 28.8°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 30.2°C
  • September: 30.4°C
  • October: 29.9°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Jardines de la Reina

Nearest Dive Centres to Phillips Dive Pier

Marine Life in Jardines de la Reina

Home to 492 recorded species including 404 reef fish, 34 hard corals, 10 whales & dolphins, 10 sharks & rays, 8 other, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Phillips Dive Pier

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 16 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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