Palancar Gardens

Vibrant coral garden with swim-throughs, teeming with marine life.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a captivating coral garden located near the edge of a deep abyss. It’s an excellent choice for both novice divers and experienced enthusiasts, offering a variety of underwater experiences. The site features numerous swim-throughs, making it particularly appealing for photographers seeking unique images. You'll find a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life, including Turtles, Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Grouper, Jacks, Angel Fish, Parrot Fish, Damselfish, Blue Chromis, and many more colorful fish species. The dive concludes in a grassy area abundant with Stingrays and Conch, providing a tranquil end to your exploration. This is truly a must-do dive.

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 reefswim-throughturtlebeginner friendlywide angledrift diveshark

Marine Life

Green sea turtleHawksbill sea turtleSpotted eagle raySouthern stingrayNurse sharkGreat barracudaNassau grouperHorse-eye jackQueen angelfishStoplight parrotfishBlue chromisGorgonian sea fansBrain coralQueen conch

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reef top for novices, with swim-throughs and deeper sections appealing to experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficdepth

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