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Point-and-wall dive with a shallow start and a critter-rich route.
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Jack Neil Point
Utila's point-and-wall route with lots of critters.
Shore-access point dive with a shallow sand chute, a mini-wall, and strong macro and ray potential.
About Jack Neil Point
Jack Neil Point is Utila's point-and-wall dive, with a shallow sand chute, a mini-wall, and enough reef texture to keep the route interesting from start to finish. It suits deliberate divers who like to read terrain, work a point or night dive cleanly, and slow down for rays and small critters on the sand and along the wall.
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Research Estimate At Jack Neil Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 17m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Jack Neil Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Jack Neil Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.7m+
Depth Note
Shallow sand chute and mini-wall, with a broad shallow-to-moderate depth range across the point.
Best Season
Year-round; calm windows are especially good for night dives and macro-focused runs.
Typical Conditions
Shallow sand chute, mini-wall, and a wider wall run with lots of small life and rays.
Safety & Access At Jack Neil Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as a navigation dive from the point and keep depth control tight if you want to cover the sand chute and wall in one run.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and any local Utila marine-area rules.
Local Intel For Jack Neil Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good fit for controlled scuba, especially if you like deliberate night or macro-focused dives.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the point-and-wall structure suits scuba better.
Snorkeling
The shallow chute is the only part that makes much sense near the surface.
Wildlife at Jack Neil Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Jack Neil Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Jack Neil Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility17m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
