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Blue Moonshine

Blue Moonshine, tucked away in West Bay, is one of our go-to drift dives when we’re after something a bit mellow but still interesting. It’s not the deepest spot, maxing out at around 21 metres, which means plenty of bottom time to really soak it all in. We usually drop in and let the current do the work, gliding over these cool sand patches that ripple and shift like an alien desert. The real stars here are the smaller things. We’ve spent ages watching schools of tiny bicolor basslets darting in and out of the corals, and it’s a prime spot for spotting warteye stargazers buried in the sand – just their eyes peeking out, waiting. Keep an eye out for slippery dicks, yeah, that’s their name, rummaging around. We’ve also seen some pretty big grey snappers hanging out, looking very unbothered by us. Visibility averages around 19 metres, which is decent. It's a fantastic site for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re into macro life and just want to cruise. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light over the sand is something else.