Deep Boulders - St. Vincent

The House Reef at Selayar Dive Resort is one of those places we genuinely appreciate for its sheer convenience and consistent charm. You literally just step off the jetty and you're in, no boat trip needed, which is a massive plus when you're feeling lazy after a big breakfast. We often find ourselves dropping in for a casual afternoon dive or a quick night dive when we don't want the fuss of a boat. From the moment you descend, a limestone wall drops away to about 23 meters. It’s absolutely smothered in gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, and sponges. You’ll see big clusters of mushroom corals and bowl corals, providing plenty of nooks and crannies for reef fish. We've often spotted big groupers lurking in the shadows and inquisitive snappers darting around. Anemonefish are everywhere, of course, and if you’re patient, you might even catch a glimpse of a leatherback sea turtle cruising by. The current is usually mild here, making it a very relaxed dive. Visibility hovers around 17 meters, which is more than enough to soak in the colours. It’s a perfect spot for divers who want easy access to a vibrant wall or for photographers looking for an unhurried session with plenty of subjects.

Location: St. Vincent, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Coordinates: 12.994800, -61.274300
Type: reef
Difficulty: advanced

Marine Protected Area: Big Cay Wildlife Reserve

Best Time to Dive in St. Vincent

The warmest water temperatures in St. Vincent occur in January, averaging 27.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.8°C (air: 25.7°C)
February: 27.8°C (air: 25.8°C)
March: 27.8°C (air: 26.1°C)
April: 27.8°C (air: 26.8°C)
May: 27.8°C (air: 27.5°C)
June: 27.8°C (air: 27.4°C)
July: 27.8°C (air: 27.3°C)
August: 27.8°C (air: 27.6°C)
September: 27.8°C (air: 28.2°C)
October: 27.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
November: 27.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
December: 27.8°C (air: 26.4°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Deep Boulders

Marine Life in St. Vincent

Home to 271 recorded species including 237 reef fish, 10 hard corals, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Blueman (Scarus vetula) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Orca (Orcinus orca) - Whales & Dolphins
Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Deep Boulders

Based on average water temperature of 27.8°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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