This dive site features a captivating marine life-covered pinnacle. It offers two distinct sides catering to different experience levels. The shallow side is exceptionally easy, perfect for beginners and casual divers seeking gentle exploration. Conversely, the deeper side presents a more challenging dive with enhanced currents and potentially greater depths. Visibility at this location is frequently superb, providing exceptional underwater viewing conditions. This creates an ideal environment for observing diverse marine species and enjoying stunning scenery.
Castle Rock
Pinnacle dive with sides for beginner and advanced divers.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
27m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
pinnaclecoral reefturtlesharkbeginner friendlyadvanced friendlygood visibilitywide angle
Marine Life
Clownfish
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Turtle
Sea Fan
Sweetlip
Giant Trevally
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
Reef Shark
Sea Turtle
Hard Coral
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Features a calm, shallow side for beginners and a deeper, current-exposed side for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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