Dive-site story
Situated along the sheltered Ladder Bay coastline within Saba National Marine Park, Rays 'n' Anchors features a gently sloping seafloor where expansive sand flats meet spur-and-groove volcanic reef fingers. True to its name, divers frequently encounter historical anchors resting among coral outcroppings, heavily overgrown with encrusting sponges and gorgonians. The broad sandy clearings create ideal foraging grounds for benthic marine species, making this an easy-paced cruise through coral patches and open sand.
Centuries-old encrusted maritime anchors resting on the seabed
Expansive garden eel colonies swaying along the sand flats
Frequent encounters with southern stingrays buried in the sediment
Healthy stands of gorgonians, sea whips, and barrel sponges on volcanic reef spurs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring offer optimal visibility and calm seas, while late summer through autumn carries higher chances of tropical rainfall and surface swells.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Brown Garden EelHeteroconger longissimus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowhead JawfishOpistognathus aurifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common |
Marine forecast
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