UPDATED VERSION: Reposting because our compass headings were reversed. Thanks Scott for letting us know!
1000 Steps is one of the best shore dive locations on the island. The 100 foot cliffs look spectacularly different throughout the day as morning shade gives way to amber shades reflecting the late afternoon sun. Grand rock formations with sweating stalactites can be reached with a little climbing and the 500 foot coral strewn shores offer plenty of space to relax and take it all in.
The diving was equally spectacular with a huge shallow area that can be enjoyed by both snorkelers and divers. We had several first time captures here including a bicolor flatworm, scaly-tailed mantis shrimp, black hamlet and a rock hind with a mottled night pattern. Then there were the free swimming green moray eel, spotted eagle ray and several turtles.
1000 Steps is quite popular for both the diving and shore activities, but it is a bit of a workout getting up and down the stone stairs. Get there early for good parking.
We want to encourage more shore diving, so this video provides some guidance where the site is, how to dive it and what you may see there. If you want to skip to or review specific topics, the section timings are as follows.
0:50 Site Background/Description
4:05 Site Logistics
6:37 Dive Profile
9:59 Sea Life
12:41Night Diving
Let us know what you saw there in the Comments below. We would love to hear about your sightings!
