This dive site is named after the Santa Cruz Mountain and the nearby tropical beach. It features a moderately steep wall characterized by colorful sponges that grow alongside hard corals. The shallow sandy plateau attracts a variety of marine life, including eagle rays and stingrays. This area offers a pleasant diving experience.
Santa Cruz
Colorful wall and sandy plateau with rays and sponges.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Southern Eagle Ray
Sponge
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Southern Stingray
Trumpetfish
Sea Turtle
Hard Coral
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow plateau for beginners and a deeper wall for advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepth
Current Strength:
Mild
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