Widowmaker's Cave
Protected Area
Montego Bay Marine Park
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, orcas, sea turtles, frogfish and mantis shrimp - Widowmaker's Cave offers some of Montego Bay's richest cave diving.
Forget what you think you know about Montego Bay diving. Widowmaker’s Cave isn’t just another pretty reef. This is a proper, exhilarating swim-through, starting around 15 metres and bottoming out at 25 metres. We love dropping down into that main chamber, feeling the temperature dip a touch, and watching the light shift from a bright Caribbean blue to a more muted, ethereal glow. Your eyes need a moment to adjust, then the sheer scale of the place hits you. Schools of silversides often swirl near the entrance, a shimmering curtain you push through. Look closely and you’ll spot lurking tarpon, huge, silver torpedoes just hanging in the darkness. We’ve seen everything from the tiny, shy conchfish to chunky butter hamlets tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for morays too – the Caribbean chestnut is a regular. Navigating the cave system requires good buoyancy and a calm demeanour; it’s not for beginners. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the drama of an overhead environment, the thrill of exploration, and the unique marine life that thrives in these sheltered spaces.
Typical Widowmaker's Cave Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Reviews for Widowmaker's Cave
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Widowmaker's Cave
Widowmaker's Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Widowmaker's Cave, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (18.48, -77.93) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
27.71°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.25 m/s
8.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
Book a dive trip in Montego Bay
Guided dives, courses & snorkel tours - instant booking
Where to Stay near Widowmaker's Cave
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.