Local Diving - Boynton Reef Sites - Gazebo

Gazebo, named for a gazebo landmark, has a pedestrian main ledge which is easy to follow but not very exciting.

However, if you go off the beaten path, you will find out why the locals like Gazebo. Just West of the main reef and at 60 feet you will find numerous scattered coral heads and low lying ledges. This is a great place to look for Nurse Sharks. Or go East of the main ledge and at 45 feet you will find a 2 to 3 foot high step ledge that runs parallel to the main ledge. Here you will find a wide variety of marine life including Jacks, Squid, Angelfish, Trumpetfish, and Moray Eels.

Marine Life    Reef Structure   Photos by Peter Schulz

Reef Cross Section

Follow the Main Ledge in Zone 3 if you must. But if you do, be advised you are passing up some great diving in Zone 1 (Jerry's No Name) or Zone 4 (The Step Ledge). Or, if you want to look for larger creatures, try the fingers in Zone 7.

West <--->East
Darker yellow areas indicate best zones to dive.

While Zone 8 (Pitt's Stop) is not often dove it's a great spot for hunting lobster.