Route, depth, and wildlife notes for Stragglers.
Stragglers' Reef: sheltered canyons and reef wall.
Stragglers' Reef: sheltered canyons and reef wall.
Boat access off Great St James is typically arranged through a St. Thomas dive operator.
Stragglers' Reef is a sheltered boat dive off Great St James with a compact canyon route that opens onto reef and boulder terrain. The changing line keeps the dive interesting on repeat visits, and the wall section adds a clear planning target, but the site still rewards slow swimming, good buoyancy, and a calm, controlled boat approach when the sea is moving.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 12m
Depth Note
Reported as a roughly 40 ft canyon-and-wall dive; exact line and relief vary.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered on the lee side and commonly used as an option on rough or stormy days.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Often chosen in rough or stormy weather; plan conservatively for changing surface conditions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A scenic route through small canyons followed by a reef wall offers varied terrain and photo opportunities.
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
Route, depth, and wildlife notes for Stragglers.
Independent area context for the Stragglers topography.
Great St. James boat-access context for the area.
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