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Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank is a remote seamount dive.
Local operator required
Offshore boat access and weather windows make a local charter the practical way to dive it.
Long boat run, strong current, and a deep seamount make Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank a fit for experienced scuba divers.
About Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank is a remote mid-Atlantic seamount that rises sharply out of deep water and delivers a classic big-blue dive profile rather than a sheltered reef. It is a serious experienced-diver trip: a long boat run, descent-line entries, strong current on many days, and the chance to see large pelagics and dense ray action when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
32m - 60m
Depth Note
Shallow peak around 32-35 m; average depth about 35 m, with a maximum around 60 m.
Best Season
July to September.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean seamount with strong currents and clear blue water; dives are normally run on a descent line near the anchor cable.
Safety & Access At Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Advanced scuba only; use a descent line, respect current, and keep strict buoyancy and time control.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; operators commonly require an Advanced Open Water equivalent, a check dive, and at least 50 logged dives.
Legal Notes
Princess Alice Bank is a fully protected marine area; follow local conservation rules and operator instructions.
Local Intel For Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba only. Expect a long offshore run, descent-line entry, strong current, and operator pre-qualification checks.
Freediving
Specialist freedive trips exist with operator support, but the bank remains a remote, current-prone seamount rather than a casual freedive site.
Snorkeling
Specialist surface-viewing trips exist for mobulas and other pelagics, but snorkeling is a boat outing rather than the main use case.
Wildlife at Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Princesa Alice / Princess Alice Bank
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.