Operator dive-site list describing King's Alley's sloping reef, coral and sponge growth, and reef life.
West-end St. Croix reef with a sloping coral-and-sponge profile.
West-end St. Croix reef with a sloping coral-and-sponge profile.
King’s Alley is a west-end St. Croix reef with a sloping profile of coral, sponges, and steady reef fish. The site has enough relief to feel like a real reef dive without a complicated route, so it suits divers who want structure and wildlife in the same run. Plan the dive with controlled buoyancy and a disciplined ascent because the water above the reef is busy with boat traffic.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13.7m - 30.5m
Depth Note
Depth given as 45–100 ft.
Typical Conditions
Calm-to-moderate reef conditions with a clean slope and active overhead traffic.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Ascend with caution due to heavy boat traffic in the area.
Access Restrictions
Boat-based access is the practical norm; this is not a casual swim-out site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The slope gives the site an easy-to-read profile with enough relief and life to stay engaging.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator dive-site list describing King's Alley's sloping reef, coral and sponge growth, and reef life.
NOAA coral restoration report describing King's Alley as a popular dive site with strong fish life.
USVI tourism page used only as a nearby west-end visibility baseline; Frederiksted conditions are described as calm with visibility up to about 80 feet.
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