Snorkel· Great Water Cay· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Water Cay blue holes
23° 1.7′ N · 75° 43.0′ W · approximate
Blue holes on the bank near Water Cay that one 2022 crew called the best snorkel of their season, with turtles, blue tangs, sponges and barracuda around the anchorage too.
Practical
Coordinate approx: pinned at the Water Cay north anchorage; no source publishes the blue holes' positions. A 2011 charter itinerary describes three blue holes on the bank where the yacht anchored in about 20 ft to snorkel and dive. Look for the dark circles on the bank in good overhead light and ask the fishermen. Go by dinghy at slack water; current runs over the bank. Bull sharks are common around Water Cay where fish are cleaned; snorkel with a buddy and do not carry speared fish.
Best for
The standout snorkel of the northern Jumentos