Big Mama's Reef Dive Site — St. Maarten

Big Mama's Reef dive site in St. Maarten

About Big Mama's Reef

Ein großer Korallenrücken, der parallel zur Küste verläuft, benannt nach einem ehemals berühmten großen Fassschwamm, der den Ort verankerte. Die Riffwand fällt von 8 auf 22 Meter ab und ist mit Überhängen durchzogen, die Hummer, Getupfte Trommler und junge Gefleckte Adlerrochen beherbergen. Nachttauchgänge hier offenbaren jagende Kraken, sich entfaltende Gorgonenhäupter und biolumineszierendes Plankton.

Site Information

  • Depth: 12–50 m
  • Difficulty: beginner
  • Site type: Reef
  • Current: The dive site experiences weak currents, making it suitable for a wide range of divers. Entry is typically via boat, with liveaboard cruises offering the most comfortable access to avoid potentially choppy seas.
  • Best time: Diving in St. Martin/Sint Maarten is a year-round activity, with water temperatures ranging from 77°F (25°C) in winter to 81-84°F (28-29°C) in summer.
  • Region: St. Maarten

Highlights

  • Fassschwamm
  • Nachttauchen
  • Hummer

Marine Life at Big Mama's Reef

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