About Revisions Hen and Chicks Hen and Chicks Island, St. Maarten, Netherlands More Info Max Depth: 71-80ft/22-24m Average Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Coral Aquatic Life: Might See Something 1/10/2014 8:35 AM LatitudeAdjustment

Hen and Chicks is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Hen and Chicks Island, St. Maarten, Netherlands. The maximum depth is 71-80ft/22-24m. The average visibility is 61-70ft/19-21m.

Situated beyond the headland of Pointe Blance and the Cruise and Cargo Terminal, Hen and Chicks is a small rock island less than a nautical mile off shore. An expectionally beautiful miniature wall dive, unspoilt due to it proximity. On calm days this site offers a refreshing change of scenery, with usually excellent visibility. At the shallower parts of the reef, you will find it covered with colourful elk-horn corals.
As you descend to the depths, you may discover more cool stuff.