Vieques, Vieques
Mosquito Pier
Also called Rompeolas
North coast of Vieques, Isabel II side.
- Depth
- To 40 ft (To 12 m)
- Maximum 40 ft (Black Beard Sports)
- Entry
- Shore
- An easy shore entry off the stone jetty (Black Beard Sports)
- Level
- Open Water and up
- Certified divers; a refresher if the last dive was over two years ago (Black Beard Sports)
- Beginner-friendly (PADI blog)
What's down there
- A Navy-built pier from the 1940s stretching nearly a mile into open water, its pilings covered in coral; the north side is best for snorkeling (Afar)
Marine life
- Hawksbill turtles feeding on the pier sponges, octopus, eagle rays, tarpon, lobster, eels, possibly nurse sharks; the occasional manatee or dolphin (Black Beard Sports; Afar; PADI blog)
Who dives it
- Black Beard Sports, Vieques Site checked
In the 787daily Guide: Vieques / Esperanza, with today's conditions.
Sources
Sources (3)
- Black Beard Sports, fun dives (opens in a new tab), operator, no date; checked Oct 18, 2026
- Afar (opens in a new tab), press, Mar 29, 2021
- PADI blog (opens in a new tab), press, Feb 11, 2026
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