Better to be called "Green
Hole" (the surrounding foliage growth giving it an intensily deep - green
colour ... suggesting infinite depth), Dean's Hole is situated in a marvelous
setting:
About one hour south from
Stella Maris, north of pretty harbour village Clarence Town, it sits right
at the Atlantic's edge, well protected by high cliffs, enjoying inland
bordering by a gorgeous beach and bay.
It's just a few steps from
your vehicle to the beaches' edge - and there, you stare onto the surface
of seemingly infinite depth. It looks inviting - and mysterious. It looks
haunted, making you keenly appreciate the ground under your feet! Just
put on your goggles, and with a few strokes - you are over it! Take heart,
dive in ... just to the edge, perhaps, some 15' down. You got the idea!
While swimmers and snorkelers
can readily enjoy the uniqueness of this site, above and underwater, for
a diver, putting on a tank and going in is a must ... this type of Blue
Hole is diving for mystique, diving for depth (caution - naturally we advocate
limiting this to safe depths!). It's diving for 'feeling' ... for intensity
of awareness: Of sound, of stillness, of the look down, the look up. Yes
- you will see some small reeflife along the upper edge ... and you may
encounter an occasional turtle, or perhaps a small school of tarpon. Yes
- we have seen Porpoise here ... but only by chance. The real thrill is
this: You will have been in the World's deepest known Blue Hole - and the
World's second largest, waterfilled, cavern body! And the World's eighth
largest cave body of any type!
Stella Maris Diving combines
a Dean's Blue Hole Diving with a Long Island Sightseeing Day. With a visit
of pretty Clarence Town - its famous churches, with having a coke and some
conch fritters at the harbourside pub. This day makes a great break into
the pattern of everyday's boat diving!
