Situated just around the bend from Santa Martha Bay, this site is exposed to the fully fury of the trade winds. If you take a look at the cliffs along the corner you’ll understand where the name comes from. When a storm blows in, Hell’s Corner takes the brunt of the punishment, and the house sized boulders that have tumbled into the sea here give a fair indication of the power of Mother Nature. On rare calm days, this site offers great snorkel and dive opportunities for the whole family, but most of the time the swells run large here and the current can get quite strong.

Imposing cliffs limit this site to boat diving, and getting in and out of the dive boat safely is one of the greater challenges. Don’t let your pride stand in the way of allowing the dive masters to assist you to and from your seat. The mooring buoy (when it hasn’t been torn loose) is fixed in the shallows in 20 feet of water, a short swim from the drop-off. The shallow terrace offers a nice mix of hard and soft corals and makes a good spot for your safety stop at the end of the dive. The drop-off starts in 30 feet of water and falls fairly steeply to a depth of 130 feet. Either direction is nice; just start your dive into the current. Visibility is generally excellent, and the reef is impressive, with large colonies of Star Coral, Brain Coral, Sheet Coral, and Sea Fans. Look for Sea Turtles, Spotted Morays, Spiny Lobster, Trunkfish, and Barracuda, among others.