This dive site offers a unique exploration experience. The dive begins with a gentle swim along the island wall, descending to a sandy patch at 18 meters. This area features stunning natural patterns and vibrant colors within the sand. Divers can then enter a swim-through at 12 meters, exiting at 8 meters on top of a reef adorned with pink Peyssonnelia algae. A highlight of this site is a massive bowl formation – an ancient air bubble that collapsed over time, creating an intriguing underwater cavity. Entering the bowl through an archway allows for a slow swim under the overhangs in a full 360-degree circle. The exit from the bowl utilizes a blowhole, culminating in a spectacular ‘champagne cork’ effect as you emerge from the reef. Returning to the starting point involves another longer and narrower swim-through within the island's reef structure.
Manijin Island
Unique landscape dive with swim-throughs and a collapsed bubble.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snowflake Moray
Green Sea Turtle
Octopus
Honeycomb Grouper
Wrasse
Algae
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Yellowtail Damselfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
intermediate
Requires good buoyancy control for multiple swim-throughs and overhead environments.
Hazards:
Overhead environmentsBoat trafficDisorientation in swim-throughs
Current Strength:
Mild
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