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Banzai

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Seasonal boat dive with clear water off Saipan's cliffs.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Banzai, offers exciting underwater exploration. Access is limited to boat trips during the summer months, specifically from May through August, due to strong wave conditions. The location benefits from clear visibility and a chance to encounter marine life. Due to the seasonal accessibility restrictions, diving here presents an intermediate level of challenge.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divedrift divecoral reefdeep divewide anglestrong currents

Marine Life

pyramid butterflyfishanthiastriggerfishsea fanshard corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Limited seasonal boat access due to strong wave conditions.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.0°C

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