Diving in Eleuthera/Harbour Island

Not only is it naturally beautiful, it has the most natural wrecks.

Home of the first republic in the “New World,” there are more natural wrecks here than any other island. The Devil’s Backbone is a shallow and jagged reef extending across the northern edge of Eleuthera. This reef has torn the bottom out of more vessels than any other reef in the nation. And don’t forget to swim-through the rip-roaring drift dive called Current Cut at Eleuthera.

Shipwrecks in Eleuthera

Also known as the Egg Island Wreck, the Arimoroa was a 260-foot freighter that ran aground in 1970 after catching fire. The wreck still sticks above the surface, but vast schools of fish gather around its hull in shallow water.

Top Diving Sites on Eleuthera

Devil’s Backbone: Dozens of shipwrecks, including three wrecks layered upon each other
Plateau: 45-100ft. Rolling coral mounds, undercut by ledges
The Arch: A giant arch of coral that forms a nearly concealed grotto
Current Cut: Divers ride the current through a marine menagerie of fish and Eagle Rays
The Pinnacles: 100 ft. Dive on a cavernous mountain of coral
Carnavon: 35 ft. This intact 200-foot freighter sank in 1919

Eleuthera/Harbour Island Diving Sites

Key: R=Reef; C=Cave; W=Wreck; L=Wall; M=Unusual marine life

35'	W	Carnavon
		This intact 200-foot freighter sank in 1919
	M	Current Cut
		Divers ride the current through a marine menagerie of fish and Eagle Rays
20'	W	Devil's Backbone
		Dozens of shipwrecks, including three wrecks layered upon each other
45-100'	W	Plateau
		Rolling coral mounds, undercut by ledges
		The Arch
		A giant arch of coral that forms a nearly concealed grotto
100'+		The Pinnacles
		Dive on a cavernous mountain of coral

50-130'	R	The Cage Situated right on the wall, this open water aquaculture cage was planted by the Island School and used as resarch for the school's marine biology program.

40-130'	L	Hole in the Wall A large swim-through tunnel into the deep blue of the Sound. Tke time to explore the sponge-laden vertical face of the coral wall

20-50'	M	Tunnel's Rock A great cavern cutting through the primary coral head in a broad reef field.

Eleuthera/Harbour Island Diving Operators

Operation	Email and Website	Reservations
Cape Eleuthera Divers	info@capeeleuthera.com www.capeeleuthera.com	(888) 270-9642
Valentine's Dive Center	dive@valentinesdive.com www.valentinesdive.com	(242) 333-2080
Ocean Fox Diving	Dive@OceanFox.com www.oceanfox.com	(877) 252-3594