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Atlantic wall diving from a quiet Bahamian island
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San Salvador is primarily a boat-based reef and wall destination. The tourism board identifies Runway 10, Devil's Claw and Vicky's Reef, and the Only Blue operator describes western lee-side return-to-boat and drift profiles. Both Only Blue and Riding Rock/Guanahani Divers advertise local scuba. Select depths and wall exposure by certification, recent experience and the day's conditions, rather than treating the island's overall clear-water reputation as a safety signal.
Runway 10
Bahamas tourism describes a moored wall with coral heads, shallower reef-top life and occasional hammerhead sightings.
Vicky's Reef
A named local reef listed by the tourism board, which mentions stingrays and sharks.
Devil's Claw
Another tourism-board-listed reef and wildlife-interest dive.
Hole in the Wall
Identified as a San Salvador wall dive by Bahamas tourism.
Doctor John's
Club Med describes coral, crevices and wall topography.
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