Describes the twin pinnacles, current exposure, fire coral, gorgonians and broad fish community.
Twin-pinnacle BVI dive with lively reef structure.
Twin-pinnacle BVI dive with lively reef structure.
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Blonde Rock is a compact BVI pinnacle dive known for twin fire-coral peaks and the bowl of ledges, canyons and swim-throughs around them. The route feels organized and scenic, with a gorgonian-covered plateau, sea fans and a shallow crown that keep the dive easy to read. It suits confident divers who are comfortable with boat entry, changing current and a site that rewards careful buoyancy. The structure also concentrates reef life, so the whole circuit feels busy without becoming technical.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 18m
Depth Note
Twin pinnacles rise from about 18 m to within roughly 5 m of the surface, with a plateau around mid-water and ledges and undercuts around the peaks.
Typical Conditions
Two fire-coral pinnacles, a gorgonian-covered plateau and an undercut bowl with ledges, canyons and swim-throughs.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Fire coral is abundant, so good buoyancy control and exposure protection can help reduce contact injuries. The site includes undercuts and canyons, so maintain awareness of overhead/overhang areas.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the passage can move enough to affect entry and exit timing.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted here.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best approached as a boat drop on the pinnacles and bowl, with attention on current and ledges as you work around the structure.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the current and overhangs make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a dedicated snorkel site because the main features sit below the surface and current can move through the passage.
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Describes the twin pinnacles, current exposure, fire coral, gorgonians and broad fish community.
Supports the advanced rating, current exposure, weather sensitivity and broad pelagic/reef-fish profile.
Describes Blonde Rock as an advanced dive with current sensitivity and marine life including moray eels, lobster and turtles.
Confirms Blonde Rock as an advanced BVI pinnacle dive with an amphitheatre start, ledges, ridges and swim-throughs.
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