Lundy Island offers a unique diving experience, primarily centered around Gannet’s Bay. This bay features a vibrant reef teeming with life and is renowned for its substantial population of Atlantic grey seals – over 200 individuals call this area home. Divers can expect to encounter these beautiful and inquisitive creatures as they play near the underwater environment. The site provides a wonderful experience suitable for divers of all skill levels. It’s considered a must-dive location.
Lundy Island - Gannet's Bay
Playful seals and vibrant shallow reef for all divers.
Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
coral reef
Marine Life
Dead Man's Fingers
Jewel Anemone
Cuckoo Wrasse
California Spiny Lobster
Ballan Wrasse
Edible Crab
Grey Seal
Cod
Kelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow 12m depth and sheltered bay location are ideal.
Hazards:
boat trafficcold water
Current Strength:
Mild
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