4. Carib Point

Martin Gomez   Aug 12, 2026

4. Carib Point

Dive type: Wall + gently sloping reef plateau
Upper reef: approximately 30–40 ft / 9–12 m
Main feature: Large concentrations of deep-water sea fans and schooling reef fish
Special consideration: Current

What makes Carib Point special?

Carib Point is a great example of how current can help shape a reef rather than simply being something divers have to deal with.

CoCo View specifically highlights the currents here as one of the reasons deep-water sea fans thrive in impressive numbers. The upper section of the reef is a slightly inclined plateau sitting at approximately 30–40 feet. 

So compared with our previous sites:

Mary’s Place → cracks and channels
Calvin’s Crack → descending crevice
Menagerhea’s Reef → overhangs and ledges
Carib Point → sea fans, schooling fish and current

The experience

The dive can begin on the shallow plateau before moving toward the wall.

One of the things I would emphasize to a guest is the movement of the reef. When current is running, the sea fans and soft growth create a completely different visual experience from a more protected site.

And because much of the upper reef is only around 30–40 feet, you don't necessarily have to go deep to enjoy what makes Carib Point attractive. 

Marine life

This is where Carib Point gets particularly interesting.

CoCo View specifically mentions large concentrations of:

• Creole wrasse

• Blue chromis

• Yellowtail snapper

• Black durgon

 

Those species tell you something about the character of the site. Instead of focusing exclusively on small creatures hidden inside the reef, Carib Point is a place where you want to look around you and out into the water column.

Another local dive operator describes Carib Point Wall as a site where divers may also encounter jacks, barracuda, spotted drums, spotted morays, rays and flounders, although those should be treated as possible encounters rather than guaranteed sightings. 

The current

Current is an important part of understanding Carib Point.

It brings nutrients across the reef, which helps explain the abundance of filter feeders such as the sea fans. But from a diver's perspective, it also means conditions can influence how the dive is conducted.

If there is noticeable current, don't fight it unnecessarily. Maintain good positioning, stay aware of the group and follow the dive master's plan.

And for photographers, current makes buoyancy and positioning especially important when trying to frame sea fans without contacting the reef.

Photography

This is another excellent wide-angle site, but for a different reason than Calvin’s Crack.

At Calvin’s, you're using the walls of the crack to frame the diver.

At Carib Point, I'd look for:

Large sea fan in the foreground + schooling fish + diver + blue water in the background.

The sea fans can give an image a strong sense of movement, especially when they're oriented into the current.

Schools of Creole wrasse or blue chromis can add another layer to the composition.

Diver level

Carib Point can be accessible to a broad range of certified divers, but conditions matter.

The relatively shallow 30–40 ft plateau can make parts of the site comfortable, while current can increase the level of attention required.

So I wouldn't tell a guest simply:

"Carib Point is an advanced dive."

Nor would I automatically say:

"It's an easy dive."

A better explanation is:

“The profile can be very comfortable, but the current can change the character of the dive.”

A good detail to teach guests

There's a nice ecological story here.

If a diver asks:

“Why are there so many sea fans here?”

You can connect the answer to the current. Sea fans are filter feeders, so positioning themselves where moving water delivers suspended food is advantageous.

That makes Carib Point more than just “look at all the pretty sea fans.” The diver can actually see a relationship between reef structure, current and marine life.

How I would describe it to a guest

“Carib Point is known for its incredible concentration of sea fans. The currents here create ideal conditions for them, so parts of the reef can look like an underwater forest. The upper reef is a gently sloping plateau around 30 to 40 feet, and we often see schools of Creole wrasse, blue chromis, yellowtail snapper and black durgon. Keep an eye on the reef, but also remember to look out into the blue—you never know what might pass by.” 

The four sites so far

Dive Site	Signature Feature	Approx. Key Depth
Mary’s Place	Deep cracks through the reef	30–60 ft
Calvin’s Crack	Descending crevice to the wall	30–80 ft
Menagerhea’s Reef	Overhangs, ledges & sponges	20–50+ ft
Carib Point	Sea fans & schooling fish	30–40 ft plateau

Next: Castle Canyon. This will introduce another style of topography: a very shallow reef top with lush coral-covered points, sponges and gorgonians, with the mooring at about 20 feet.