Local dive-shop site page for the Stragglers area and St. Thomas planning context.
Stragglers Deep is a boat-access reef with coral fingers and fish life.
Stragglers Deep is a boat-access reef with coral fingers and fish life.
Normally reached on a guided boat dive from St. Thomas.
Stragglers Deep is a coral-and-boulder reef off St. Thomas with volcanic fingers, a richer outer edge, and a short approach from the drop point. It is a better scuba choice than a casual snorkel stop, with reef fish and regular chances of turtles, eagle rays, reef squid, octopus, and nurse sharks around the rock structure. The site is most useful when you want a sheltered, characterful reef that still feels a little open once you move outward.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18.3m - 21.3m
Depth Note
Depth described as around 60–70 ft.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer weather gives the most reliable conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered lee-side reef with a calmer inner canyon and a more open outer edge.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Lobsters and nurse sharks may be found sheltering under rocks; take care when looking underneath to avoid contact with the reef.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Typical depth is around 60–70 ft.
Freediving
Possible on the calmer fringe, but the site is better suited to scuba than to extended freediving.
Snorkeling
Not the best standalone snorkel site; the main structure sits deeper and rewards calm-water scuba more.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Local dive-shop site page for the Stragglers area and St. Thomas planning context.
St. Thomas diving overview with visibility and boat-access planning context.
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