Dive· Long Island· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Stella Maris Shark Reef (dive)
23° 41.9′ N · 75° 20.6′ W
A reef north of Cape Santa Maria, mapped on OpenStreetMap as Stella Maris Shark Reef, in the area where Long Island's resort dive boats have long worked the north end.
Practical
Position is the OpenStreetMap node. Bahamas.com notes Long Island has one of the oldest dive operations in the Bahamas and mentions shark encounters; dive only with a local operator, as the north end is exposed to Atlantic swell and currents. Stella Maris Resort says local operators take 1-4 divers.
Best for
Guided reef and shark diving on the north end
Season
Calm days only; exposed to N and E swell
Nearby
- Columbus Monument (Long Island)1.3 NM away
- Columbus Monument trail and Columbus Harbour walk1.3 NM away
- Cape Santa Maria1.5 NM away
- Cape Santa Maria North Anchorage1.7 NM away
- Calabash Bay North Anchorage (Hoosie Harbour)2.3 NM away
- Newton Cay (swimming pigs and kayak)2.4 NM away
- Sunset Restaurant (Hoosie Harbour)2.6 NM away
- Busted Bridge Bar & Grill (Newton Cay Beach)2.7 NM away