Scuba Diving Providencia Island's
enormous barrier reef.

Scuba Diving

Forming part of the UNESCO designated Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, Providencia's pristine barrier reef is the third longest in the world. Here one finds a great variety of easily accessible scuba diving that is suitable for both novice and experienced divers. The tropical waters around Providencia Island are warm, clear and calm year round, making it the ideal destination to learn to dive or take a PADI course. Experienced divers can find enthralling, rarely visited scuba sites near Providencia.

The underwater visibility in these waters is excellent and often in excess of 30 metres. Popular dives include the steep walls and multi-coloured sponges found at Blue Hole, the sharks and huge variety of colours at Table Rock, the caves and pristine coral at Tete's Place and the German tanker shipwreck Planchon. In addition to the numerous dive sites a short boat trip from Providencia, there are many more pristine reefs to explore further afield near the distant Cayes to the North of Providencia Island.

Using PADI certified instructors and dive masters, Deep Blue will happily help you arrange your scuba diving with one of the local dive operators in Providencia. The nearest scuba dive centre/operator is just 500 metres from the hotel.