Napolioan Reef

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner/Intermediate

Vibrant shallow reef with Napoleon wrasse, turtles, diverse fish.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, the Napoleon Reef, offers a rewarding experience for divers. Located a 10-minute boat ride from the beach, it features a maximum depth of approximately 15 meters, with the water gradually deepening. The reef boasts a vibrant ecosystem, showcasing soft corals and fan corals alongside an abundance of colorful fish. Notable inhabitants include sea turtles, numerous Napoleon wrasse specimens, various grouper species, giant moray eels, spotted trunkfish, a diverse array of angelfish and butterflyfish, Oriental Sweetlips, Crown triggerfish, Moustache triggerfish, Pufferfish, Porcupine Fish, Trevally, Moorish Idol, a few lobster species, spiny spider crabs, coral crabs, and even larger creatures like giant hermit crabs. You might also encounter sea stars, nudibranchs, and shrimp. A rocky outcrop provides an excellent chance to spot Napoleon wrasse and turtles. The dive site is described as 'Nice'.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Napoleon wrassesea turtlegroupergiant moray eelspotted trunkfishangelfishbutterflyfishOriental SweetlipsCrown triggerfishMoustache triggerfishPufferfishPorcupine FishTrevallyMoorish Idollobsterspiny spider crabcoral crabgiant hermit crabsea starnudibranchshrimpsoft coralsfan corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow depth (15m) and rich marine life make it rewarding for all levels of divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.3°C

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