Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Hilton Head Island

The top 46 dive and snorkel sites in Hilton Head Island, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Hilton Head Island guide

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Whitewater Reef - Tanks 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Gaskins Bank Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

Scattered accumulation of railroad rails lost by large barge. Use caution at low tide. Wreck is unmarked 5.7 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "5."

BeginnerMax depth 3.9 ftBoat entry
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Betsy Ross Reef - 175' Ship (YO-224)

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."

IntermediateMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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Eagles Nest Reef - TIC Units

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Beaufort which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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Whitewater Reef - Tanks 1

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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Eagles Nest Reef - Tug Boat

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Betsy Ross Reef - 430' Liberty Ship

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."

IntermediateMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 2

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."

IntermediateMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 3

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

Abundant Cudas and moom jellies. Vast sea life and healthy growth on hull. Limited vis during tidal flows.. Plan to arrive on site 1 hr before low or high tide. Take a good light. Can be difficult to anchor on the wreck as there is no mooring buoys present. Also dont miss other sites at reef 175 ft tug, tanks, subway cars. Yes you will see some very large sharks on this dive but food is so abundant on this site thjat you will be noticed as the scary black thing with bubbles that they dont want around them. One of my best dives in last 5 years. 8.4 nm from Port Royal channel entrance buoy "2PR."

IntermediateMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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Eagles Nest Reef

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Hilton Head Reef

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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Eagles Nest Reef - Tank 3

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

1 buoy marks the reef 5.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Hilton Head Reef - 50' Barge

No reviews yetUSA, South Carolina, Beaufort

2 buoys mark the reef 5.0 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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Reef L - Latex Barge

No reviews yetUSA, Georgia

23 nm east of Ossabaw Island

BeginnerMax depth 55.1 ftBoat entry
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Reef J - Tug Elmira

No reviews yetUSA, Georgia

17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island

IntermediateMax depth 55.1 ftBoat entry
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Reef CCA - Deck Barge 2

No reviews yetUSA, Georgia

22 nm east of Ossabaw Island

BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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Reef J - Liberty Ship Daniels

No reviews yetUSA, Georgia

17.5 nm east of St. Catherines Island

IntermediateMax depth 55.1 ftBoat entry
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Hilton Head Island diving guide

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