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Dive Spot Guide•
Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Shallow Goa reef with plate coral and easy intro-diving terrain.
Local operator required
Boat access and local dive-center coordination are the practical way to reach this site.
Boat access from the Grande Island excursion route reaches a shallow rocky reef north of St. George's Island, where plate coral and fish life make it a common training site.
About Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks is a shallow Goa reef north of the gap between St. George's and Grande Island, with a broad plate-coral reef, easy topography, and boat access from the mainland. Facilities are operator-led rather than fixed on site, and the site suits introductory and student dives when the sea is calm and the trip is being run by a local dive center.
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Research Estimate At Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 13m
Depth Note
The reef is described as a shallow rocky site with a 5 to 13 m depth range and easy intro-dive topography.
Best Season
October to April.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical reef conditions, with calm sea windows offering the best blend of visibility and comfort.
Safety & Access At Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use operator briefings and weather checks; this is best treated as a guided boat reef.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator-managed excursion rules and local boating restrictions.
Local Intel For Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy, shallow reef dive suited to intro dives and student training, within 5–13 m.
Freediving
Short shallow freedives are possible, but the site is better matched to guided scuba and snorkel trips.
Snorkeling
Possible in calm water, but the reef is better experienced on scuba and snorkel outings run by the operator.
Wildlife at Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Grande Banks/ Navy Bay Rocks
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
