Siaba Besar

Turtle haven with beautiful hard corals and reef sharks.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as 'Turtle City', offers a captivating underwater experience. It's frequently visited for the opportunity to observe numerous hawksbill and green turtles gracefully navigating a beautiful hard coral garden. Divers may also encounter black tip reef sharks patrolling the area, and schools of barracuda adding to the dynamic scene. The sandy bottom provides excellent conditions for macro photography enthusiasts. This site is ideal for those seeking encounters with diverse marine life and vibrant coral formations.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefsharkmacro photographybeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

Green turtleHawksbill turtleBlacktip reef sharkBarracudaHard coralsVarious reef fishNudibranchsPipefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Gentle slope with generally mild currents and manageable depth, perfect for all diver certifications.

Hazards:
CurrentBoat trafficMarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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