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Diving Reggae Nest, a reef on the west side of San Andrés

Reggae Nest, sometimes spelt Raggaenest, is a reef on the west side of San Andrés. It’s less documented than the island’s big names, but a diver who described it in 2018 found it in fantastic condition, with fern-shaped corals and a good variety of fish. It’s an out-and-back dive, down to around 20 m.

Depth: Down to around 20 m

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Depth -- m 20 m Down to around 20 m
Island
San Andrés
Level
Certified divers
Type of dive
Reef (out and back)
Ideal for
Reef fish and coral

Site profile

Open Water limit · 18 m Advanced limit · 30 m

What the dive is like

It’s an out-and-back route along the reef, with a maximum depth of around 20 m. Divers have logged around 19 m and just over an hour underwater. On the day one of them described it there was wind and moderate current, so it’s best to come prepared to swim a little.

What you’ll see

Pufferfish, boxfish and squirrelfish are among the most mentioned, along with the spotted moray and the spotted drum. The coral, with shapes that recall ferns, is part of the appeal.

Level, depth and conditions

It’s a dive for certified divers. With depths of up to around 20 m and the possibility of current, you’ll enjoy it more with some experience. Public information about Reggae Nest is scarce and old, so it’s best to check the state of the reef and the conditions with the guide on the day.

When to dive

You can dive here all year round, with more days of calm sea from January to May and more rain in October and November. Visibility around the island is usually 20 to 30 m. Whether Reggae Nest makes it into your Siete Azules trip will depend on the sea, the current and the group’s level. And a reminder for the end of the trip: don’t fly within 18 hours of your last dive, or 24 if you’ve dived several days in a row.

What you’ll see

  • Spotted moray
  • Pufferfish
  • Boxfish
  • Squirrelfish
  • Spotted moray
  • Spotted drum
  • Fern-shaped coral

AI-generated image, for illustration

More dive sites

Colourful fish in the clear water at West View, San Andrés Blue Wall (La Pared Azul) The most famous dive in San Andrés: a wall on the east side of the island that starts a few metres down and disappears into the blue.
Wreck lying on the seabed off San Andrés Nirvana A simple reef full of life on the west coast, at around 14 m.
Turquoise water and coral on the west coast of San Andrés, the sea of seven colours Trampa Tortuga (Trampa de Tortugas) An east-coast reef known for very clear water.
Blue water by the rocks at West View, San Andrés La Pirámide (The Pyramids) A very shallow reef, around 4 m deep, at the northern tip of the island.
El Acuario, shallow crystal-clear water off San Andrés West View y la estatua de Poseidón A natural pool on the west coast with a statue of Poseidon at around 8 to 9 m.
Platform with diving helmets for underwater walks at West View Blue Diamond (naufragio) A cargo ship sunk off the west coast, now an artificial reef.
The stranded ship at Rocky Cay, San Andrés Bajo Bonito A reef with sandy patches at around 15 m, the kind that invites you to slow down.
Green hills and blue sea in Providencia Felipe’s Place A coral platform that ends in a wall, with a natural tunnel and a submerged statue of Christ at about 24 m that PADI describes as damaged.
Beach with palm trees and a swing in Providencia Tete’s Place A shallow reef of about 9 m that diving magazines describe as one of the fishiest sites in Providencia, with pillar coral and octocorals.
The Lovers’ Bridge between Providencia and Santa Catalina Manta’s City Patch reefs on sand at about 12 m, with stingrays, cushion sea stars and plenty of macro.
Sunset on a beach in Providencia Turtle Rock A large rock separated from the wall by a deep crevice, with black coral.
Green hills and blue sea in Providencia The Spiral A tunnel that spirals down between about 24 and 35 m and a network of passages that ends among coral pillars.
Beach with palm trees and a swing in Providencia Confusion A wall with a ledge jutting out over the blue and encounters with reef sharks.
The Lovers’ Bridge between Providencia and Santa Catalina El Planchón An upturned, almost intact hull covered in coral at the entrance to the harbour area.
Sunset on a beach in Providencia Bajo de San Felipe A shallow coral garden, 11 to 12 m at most, off Lazy Hill.
Green hills and blue sea in Providencia Chromis Reef sharks over a forest of sea fans, near Manta’s City.
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Frequently asked questions

How deep is Reggae Nest?

Down to around 20 m. Divers have logged maximums of around 19 m on dives of just over an hour.

What level do I need to dive Reggae Nest?

A diving certification. There can be moderate current, so you’ll enjoy it more with a few dives’ experience behind you.

Where is Reggae Nest?

On the west side of San Andrés. It is also spelt Raggaenest.

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