Surprise Reef is a popular diving site off Negril, offering colourful sponges, reef fish and opportunities to spot turtles. Its shallower sections provide an inviting introduction to Jamaica’s underwater scenery, while crevices and sheltered formations give experienced divers additional features to explore.

Schools of blue chromis and French grunts bring movement to the reef, with the possibility of finding nurse sharks tucked into sheltered spaces. The site suits a leisurely dive focused on observing marine life, with a route that can be adapted to the group’s experience and conditions on the day.