SEA ISLAND - Negril

Sea Island, just off Negril, is a good pick for wreck enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate a well-colonised artificial reef. This old supply vessel, sunk in 2006, sits upright at 26 meters, making for a straightforward dive. We usually find schools of jacks circling the superstructure, and the bow ramp, a unique feature for a wreck dive in these parts, now hosts some impressive barrel sponges. Penetration is limited, but there's plenty to explore on the outside, with nurse sharks sometimes resting underneath the hull. It's a solid, enjoyable dive for anyone comfortable with the depth.

Location: Negril, Jamaica, Caribbean
Coordinates: 17.318333, -78.665000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 26m

Best Time to Dive in Negril

The warmest water temperatures in Negril occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.5°C (air: 25.7°C)
February: 27.5°C (air: 25.5°C)
March: 27.5°C (air: 26.0°C)
April: 27.5°C (air: 26.7°C)
May: 27.5°C (air: 27.5°C)
June: 27.5°C (air: 27.9°C)
July: 27.5°C (air: 28.3°C)
August: 27.5°C (air: 28.4°C)
September: 27.5°C (air: 28.2°C)
October: 27.5°C (air: 27.5°C)
November: 27.5°C (air: 26.5°C)
December: 27.5°C (air: 26.1°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to SEA ISLAND

Marine Life in Negril

Home to 211 recorded species including 178 reef fish, 19 hard corals, 3 sea urchins, 2 other, 2 jellyfish, 2 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) - Reef Fish
Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for SEA ISLAND

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°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