Alligator Reef

Alligator Reef ranks 6th on the list of the best dive sites in Jamaica. The dive site is a great place for underwater exploring and has many crevices and ravines that beg the diver to investigate. There are five distinct dive sites (sections) that are part of Alligator Reef, and they appeal to divers of different skill levels. Each section of this extensive reef comes with its own challenges and sightings vary, but the unexpected nature of what you can see here (everything from stunning coral to tropical fishes) is what keeps divers coming back for more.

Once you have dived there it is hard to understand, why it is not considered a major diving destination. Be open-minded and give it a try. Alligator Reef is a lesser-known diving site in Jamaica, which is popular with more experienced divers. This extensive reef spans along depths of 65ft up to 100ft, and it is perfect for those who want to dive a little deeper. During this dive, you’ll navigate a gently sloping area until around 65 ft, and then experience a steep drop-off over the sandy bottom at 130 ft. There are all different kinds of reef fish swimming around, and you’ll also see things like lettuce sea slugs, vibrant corals, turtles, and maybe even moray eels or nurse sharks.

Location: Negril, Jamaica