Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Manchester-by-the-Sea

The top 4 dive and snorkel sites in Manchester-by-the-Sea, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Manchester-by-the-Sea guide

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Salt Rock

No reviews yetUSA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann

Many crevices and interesting formations near island. Boat access from Cape Anne Divers boat charter.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftBoat entry
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Great Egg Rock

No reviews yetUSA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann

Long crevice to swim through varying from 6m / 20ft deep to 11m / 35ft deep. Boat access by Cape Anne Divers boat charter.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftBoat entry
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Paddock Rock

No reviews yetUSA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann

Pinnacle dive with steep walls and crevices. Easy to navigate and circle around. Boat access from Cape Anne Divers boat charter.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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White Beach

No reviews yetUSA, Massachusetts

Parking is restricted to residents only for the summer months, although groups can check with the local police dept. for a permit. This is a sandy beach with an easy entry, and a short walk from the parking lot. This site is a small cove with rocky walls bordering both sides and a sandy center, with Southwesterly exposure. A reef can be found a few hundred yards offshore. Depth is approx. 25'. Typical marine life includes lobster, flounder, moonsnails, etc. A resident sticker is required to park here in the summer months

BeginnerMax depth 24.9 ftShore entry
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Manchester-by-the-Sea diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Manchester-by-the-Sea for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.