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Booby Island

Booby Island is one of those sites we always try to hit when we're in the Inner Islands. It’s not just the sheer number of fish, though you’ll see plenty of Blackstriped Cardinalfish and schools of Rainbowfish that shimmer in the shafts of light. We love the dramatic topography here. The reef drops away, creating these large, cavernous passages that feel like you’re exploring an ancient, submerged city. There’s often a bit of current to contend with, which is probably why the bigger stuff hangs around. We’ve seen Eagle Rays here, sometimes in groups of twenty or thirty, gliding through the blue. Keep an eye out for the resident Bumphead Parrotfish; they’re pretty distinctive. Visibility averages about 15 metres, so you’ll get good long views into those passages. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a bit of movement and enjoy navigating through more than just a flat reef. Best dived mid-morning, before the winds pick up.