Manijin Island

Unique landscape dive with swim-throughs and a collapsed bubble.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique exploration experience. The dive begins with a gentle swim along the island wall, descending to a sandy patch at 18 meters. This area features stunning natural patterns and vibrant colors within the sand. Divers can then enter a swim-through at 12 meters, exiting at 8 meters on top of a reef adorned with pink Peyssonnelia algae. A highlight of this site is a massive bowl formation – an ancient air bubble that collapsed over time, creating an intriguing underwater cavity. Entering the bowl through an archway allows for a slow swim under the overhangs in a full 360-degree circle. The exit from the bowl utilizes a blowhole, culminating in a spectacular ‘champagne cork’ effect as you emerge from the reef. Returning to the starting point involves another longer and narrower swim-through within the island's reef structure.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wall diveswim-throughcavernreefboat diveunique topographywide angle photography

Marine Life

Moray eelOctopusLoggerhead turtleGrouperDamselfishWrassePeyssonnelia algae

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Requires good buoyancy control for multiple swim-throughs and overhead environments.

Hazards:
Overhead environmentsBoat trafficDisorientation in swim-throughs
Current Strength:

Mild

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