Eastern Blue Cut is one of the largest natural breaks, or 'cuts', in the barrier reef that rings Bermuda's north-west edge. Tidal water pours through the gap, carrying nutrients that feed an unusually rich reef community, and the area has been a no-fishing zone for years, with one of the largest protected radii (600 m) on the Government list.
The surrounding reefs have claimed several ships. In 2007 a retired local ferry, also named Sea Venture, was placed on a 60 ft sand bottom near the inshore reef at the cut as an artificial reef.
Regarded as one of Bermuda's finest snorkelling sites as well as a dive site: big coral heads rise to near the surface around a deeper sandy channel. Because fishing is banned, the fish are larger and far less wary than elsewhere. Suitable for snorkellers and divers of all levels in calm weather; the exposed north-west location means it is a fair-weather site, and currents can run through the cut on a changing tide.
Approximate position, for interest only - never use for navigation.