Dive-site story
Virgin Blue Hole is a dramatic vertical shaft cut into the reef plateau south of Ngemelis Island. Divers descend straight down through an enclosed limestone chimney before drifting out through a wide cavern window into the cobalt drop-off along the outer barrier wall. Ambient light creates striking cathedral shafts inside the tunnel, contrasting sharply with the deep blue expanse outside.
Descending through a natural vertical limestone chimney and exit tunnel
Stunning light beams piercing into the darkened cavern chamber
Transitioning abruptly from an enclosed shaft onto a sheer oceanic drop-off
Reef sharks and green turtles patrolling the outer wall at the exit
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and trade wind patterns make boat transit and entry easier during the dry season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey reef sharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy sweeperParapriacanthus ransonneti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowbanded sweetlipsPlectorhinchus lineatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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