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SOMBRERO

Sombrero, in Morrocoy National Park, feels like a secret garden, even if it’s one of the more popular cays for day-trippers. We usually head out early to beat the crowds topside, dropping down before the snorkel boats arrive. The reef here, topping out at around 15 metres, is a sprawling, healthy coral tapestry. We particularly love drifting along the edges, spotting hefty grooved brain corals and vase sponges that look like ancient urns. The visibility averages about seven metres, which isn't gin-clear but makes the schools of bluestriped grunts and jacks feel even more intimate as they swirl past. Keep an eye out for graysby tucked into crevices and the surprisingly bold slender filefish nibbling at corals. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers who appreciate a vibrant, busy reef without the need for extreme depths or currents.