Eel Garden

Mesmerizing garden eels on a sandy slope amidst coral.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Eel Gardens, offers a unique and captivating underwater experience. The area is named for the abundant garden eels that inhabit the seabed, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of waving creatures amidst the reef. Access to the dive begins with a short traverse over a shallow reef plate leading to a nine-meter canyon which opens into a sizable sandy slope descending gradually. A prominent reef section, extending perpendicularly from the main reef, reveals the eels as you explore along it – they appear and disappear amongst the current. The dive reaches a maximum depth of approximately 20 meters where coral boulders and table corals create a relatively flat environment. Barracudas are frequently observed patrolling this area. Returning towards the surface, around 5 and 10 meters, divers can discover a diverse collection of both soft and hard corals. Keep an eye out for the rare sea grass ghost pipe-fish during these shallower explorations.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefshore divebeginner friendlymacro photographysandy bottomwide angle

Marine Life

Garden eelSea grass ghost pipefishBarracudaTable coralSoft coralsLionfishParrotfishAnthias

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow start, gradual slope, and moderate maximum depth (20m), making it very accessible and safe for all divers.

Hazards:
Boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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