Dive Site Jacksons Bar at Havelock Island

Jacksons Bar

Jacksons Bar is a large rock formation that rises from the ocean floor at 32 meters (100 feet). The site is known for its strong currents, which attract many large pelagic fish. Tunas and barracudas swim through the mid-water, while the large groupers stay near the bottom. Occasionally, bigger creatures like manta rays, eagle rays, and white-tip reef sharks visit to get cleaned by the smaller fish living at the site

Jacksons Bar is a thrilling dive site renowned for its strong currents and the diverse marine life they attract. Diverse often encounter school of jacks, snappers cruising through the waters. This site is home to vibrant coral patches and cleaning stations where smaller fish assists larger species

DEPTH - 104 feet / 32 meters

Marine Life Encounters at Jacksons Bar

  • Rays
  • Sea turtles
  • Sharks
  • Scorpionfish
  • Box fish
  • Pufferfish
  • Angelfish
  • Bannerfish
  • Clownfish
  • Lionfish
  • Grouper
  • Snapper
  • Sweetlips
  • pipefish

Useful Training for this Site

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
  • PADI Underwater Photographer
  • PADI Enriched Air Diver
  • PADI Deep Diver
  • PADI Underwater Naturalist
  • PADI Fish Identification
  • What is the depth of Jacksons Bar at Havelock Island?

    The depth of this dive site is 104 feet / 32 meters

  • Is this dive site suitabel for Beginners?

    No, due to its strong currents this dive site is recommended for advanced divers

  • What marine life is soptted at Jacksons Bar?

    Divers can encounter tunas, barracudas, groupers, manta rays, eagle rays, and white tip reef sharks