Dive-site story
Located along the barrier reef system off Christiansted on St. Croix's north shore, Eagle Ray features spur-and-groove coral formations separated by wide sand channels. Divers drift along coral ridges topped with sea fans, brain corals, and gorgonians before scanning the open sand chutes for passing rays and reef sharks.
Frequent encounters with spotted eagle rays cruising the edge between reef and sand
Healthy hard coral structures with numerous cleaning stations
Clear Caribbean water with generally gentle drift conditions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest seas typically occurring from late spring through summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
