Pirate Reef

Relaxed, vibrant reef dive with diverse marine life.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Pirate Reef, offers a relaxed and enjoyable diving experience. Divers typically drop into the ocean and navigate by following the sandy bottom until a vibrant reef, teeming with hard corals, suddenly appears. Its compact size makes it ideal for leisurely circumnavigation, allowing divers to explore its beauty multiple times during a single dive.

The rich marine biodiversity at Pirate Reef includes various fascinating creatures. Divers can expect to encounter large pelagic species such as barracudas, schooling batfish, and elegant eagle rays. The reef is also home to sea snakes, blue spotted rays, majestic turtles, and black tip reef sharks, adding to the thrill of each dive. The vibrant hard corals form the foundation of this thriving ecosystem.

While specific peak seasons are not detailed, the minimal current typically found at Pirate Reef makes it a pleasant dive site year-round for all divers. Its shallow average depth and gentle conditions also make it highly suitable for freedivers and snorkelers seeking a serene underwater experience with abundant marine life.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, minimal current, and relaxed pace make it ideal for new divers.

Current Strength:

Mild

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