Mandarin Garden

Diverse coral garden famous for its elusive Mandarin fish.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Mandarin Garden, is a remarkably diverse underwater location known for its stunning visual appeal and abundant marine life. The area features a variety of terrain including walls, gentle steps, and sandy slopes, creating an engaging environment for divers of various experience levels. A highlight of Mandarin Garden is the presence of staghorn coral, which serves as a habitat for the elusive Mandarin fish – a truly special sighting. Beyond the Mandarin fish, you'll have opportunities to observe mantis shrimps, fascinating nudibranchs, and eels. For an unforgettable encounter with the Mandarin fish, we recommend exploring the site during a night dive when these beautiful creatures are most active. The maximum depth at Mandarin Garden is approximately 18.0 meters, offering accessibility for many divers. The visibility in this area is excellent, allowing you to fully appreciate the underwater landscape and its inhabitants. It’s a place where both novice and experienced divers can discover the beauty of the marine world.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefmacro photographynight divebeginner friendlywall dive

Marine Life

Mandarin fishMantis shrimpNudibranchEelStaghorn coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Gentle slopes, varied terrain, and a manageable depth range.

Current Strength:

Mild

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