Martini Rock

Prominent pinnacle dive with abundant fish life and corals.

Boat Access
16m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Martini rock, offers a rewarding experience for divers. The depth ranges from 12 to 19 meters, and it’s located approximately 25 minutes by boat to the south, representing our most distant dive location. Martini rock is a substantial formation, measuring around 160 meters in length and 80 meters at its widest point, composed of two prominent pinnacles. The area teems with marine life; you can expect to encounter shoals of Arabian Mackerel, Trevally, Sergeant Major’s, Fusiliers, and Domino Damsel Fish right near the surface. For those willing to explore a little deeper, Nudibranchs, Cowrie Shells, various shrimp, and crabs are abundant amongst the diverse coral formations like whip coral and teddy bear coral. Larger marine creatures also inhabit this location, including Porcupine Puffers, Moray Eels, Jaw Fish, Green Sea Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles, and Barracuda.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

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

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Marine Life

Arabian MackerelTrevallySergeant MajorFusilierDomino Damsel FishNudibranchPorcupine PufferMoray EelGreen Sea TurtleHawksbill TurtleBarracudawhip coralteddy bear coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth range (12-19m) and typically mild currents make it accessible for most divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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