Manzamo

5.0 (1 review)

All levels

Okinawa's Manza Dream Hole: diverse topography, rich marine life.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Manzamo in Onna Village, Okinawa, is renowned for its diverse underwater topography, particularly the iconic Manza Dream Hole. This vertical shaft descends from 5 meters to 30 meters, offering a dramatic descent through unique rock formations and light play. The site's varied terrain includes intricate reef structures and caverns, providing excellent exploration opportunities for divers of all skill levels. While no specific historical events are detailed, its geological formations are a product of ancient coral growth. The marine life here is abundant and varied. Divers can encounter various fish species such as clownfish, snappers, and alewife's toothfish thriving among the corals. The site is particularly famous for its rich macro life, including numerous species of nudibranchs, delicate anemone crabs, and intriguing isopod crabs. These smaller creatures are found year-round, adding to the visual richness of the dive. Manzamo is suitable for diving year-round, with conditions generally favorable for both scuba and freediving. The Dream Hole's depth range from 5m to 30m makes it an excellent location for freedivers to practice deep dives in a visually stunning environment. For scuba divers, exploring the different levels of the shaft and surrounding reefs offers continuous interest. Beginners can enjoy shallower parts while advanced divers can tackle the deeper sections. Always check local weather and sea conditions before planning your dive.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefwall divecavernswim-throughmacro photographybeginner friendlyall levelstopography

Marine Life

alewife’s toothfishclownfishsnapperscoralisopod crabsnudibranchsanemone crabs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers both shallow areas for beginners and deeper, more challenging Dream Hole for advanced divers.

Hazards:
depth
Current Strength:

Variable

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