Monkey Reef

Sheltered reef with staghorn corals, great for night dives.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique experience, combining sheltered diving during the monsoon season with exciting nocturnal explorations. It’s a popular location for Eco Snorkel tours, where visitors can observe local monkeys alongside incredible underwater life. The area boasts beautiful staghorn coral colonies and provides habitat for diverse marine creatures. During the day, you might encounter tigertail seahorses, cuttlefish, yellow snappers, and baracudas. At night, a different world emerges: frogfish, flying gurnard, numerous shrimp and crab species are frequently observed. The site is also known for its spectacular displays of glow plankton after dark, making it a truly magical experience. It's suitable for snorkeling or diving.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefbeginner friendlynight divemacro photographybioluminescencesnorkeling

Marine Life

tigertail seahorsecuttlefishyellow snapperbarracudafrogfishflying gurnardshrimpcrabstaghorn coralglow plankton

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and sheltered conditions make it suitable for all, from snorkelers to experienced divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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