If you’re planning a dive trip to Bonaire, you’ve probably heard the phrase “shore diving capital of the world”—and for good reason. Two of the most accessible and rewarding dives we did on the island were Cliff and Small Wall. Both are classic Bonaire shore entries with stunning visibility, healthy reefs, and tons of life. No boat required.
📍 Dive Sites: Cliff & Small Wall, Bonaire 🤿 Dive Type: Shore Entry 🐠 Marine Life: Reef fish, soft corals, moray eels, and the occasional turtle 🎥 Watch the video below
Cliff: A Short Swim to a Big Drop
Cliff is exactly what it sounds like—a sharp, vertical wall just a short kick from shore. The drop-off starts around 30 feet and plunges down dramatically, lined with coral and sponges. It’s an ideal dive for those who love that open-ocean wall feeling without having to board a boat. Keep your eyes peeled for larger fish cruising by in the blue, along with plenty of reef activity along the wall itself.
Small Wall: Chill Vibes, Packed with Life
Small Wall may not be as dramatic, but it’s packed with reef fish, soft corals, and macro critters. It’s shallower and a little more mellow—perfect for a relaxed second dive or an easy afternoon underwater. We saw a few moray eels tucked into coral heads, parrotfish chomping away, and even a turtle cruising through. It’s one of those sites that rewards you if you take your time and really look closely.
Why These Sites Are Perfect for Your Bonaire Dive Plan
Easy access – Park nearby and gear up on shore
Great visibility – Typically 60–100 feet
Perfect for beginners and experienced divers alike
No boat, no hassle – Just grab your tank and go
Final Thoughts
Bonaire makes it almost too easy to dive—and Cliff and Small Wall are proof that some of the island’s best sites are just a few fin kicks from the sand. If you’re building out your dive itinerary, definitely give these two a spot.
Curaçao is packed with incredible dive sites, but sometimes the best experiences are just steps from your hotel room. During our trip to Curaçao, we did a beautiful shore dive right off LionsDive Beach Resort—and it’s one I’d recommend to anyone, whether you’re just getting certified or have hundreds of dives under your belt.
📍 Dive Site: LionsDive House Reef (Stella Maris), Curaçao 🤿 Dive Type: Easy Shore Entry, Fringing Reef 🎥 Watch the full video below
Why We Loved This Dive
This was a relaxed, no-fuss dive with warm, clear water and plenty of marine life. No boat, no rush—just walk straight into the water from the beach and drop down onto the reef. The site itself is called Stella Maris Reef, and it’s the house reef for Ocean Encounters, Curaçao’s most well-known dive operator (conveniently located on-site at LionsDive Resort). The reef starts shallow and slopes gently down, making it perfect for all skill levels.
What You’ll See
We spotted eels tucked into coral heads, healthy brain coral, schooling reef fish, and a few curious barracuda patrolling the edges. The visibility was excellent, and the water was bathtub warm. It’s the kind of dive that lets you slow down, focus on the little things, and really take it all in. It’s also a perfect warm-up dive if you’ve just arrived on the island or haven’t been diving in a while. And if you’re staying at LionsDive or nearby Sunscape or Avila Beach Hotel, it’s incredibly convenient.
Tips for Diving LionsDive House Reef
Bring your camera – There’s great macro and wide-angle potential here.
Go early in the day – Less current, fewer crowds, better light.
Book tanks or a guide through Ocean Encounters – They make everything easy.
Keep an eye out for turtles – They’re frequent visitors here.
Not every great dive requires a boat and a long ride. Sometimes, the reef right in front of you is more than enough—and that’s exactly what we found at LionsDive. It’s easy, it’s beautiful, and it’s a reminder of why we love shore diving in the Caribbean.
If you’re diving in Roatán, Blue Channel is a must-visit. This site offers a mix of swim-throughs, vibrant marine life, and unique underwater landscapes—all within a shallow depth range. It’s perfect for divers of all levels looking for an engaging and memorable experience.
📍 Dive Site : Blue Channel, Roatán, Honduras
Depth: 10–45 feet (3–14 meters)
Entry: Boat dive
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Highlights: Swim-throughs & diverse marine life
🐠 What Makes Blue Channel Special
Blue Channel is renowned for its natural coral channel that cuts through the reef, creating a series of swim-throughs and overhangs. As you navigate these passages, you’ll encounter a variety of marine life, including:
Big-Eye Scads: Large schools that may encircle you as you swim through the channel.
Green Moray Eels: Often spotted peeking out from crevices.
Spotted Trunkfish: Seen blowing into the sand in search of food.
Juvenile Angelfish and Lobsters: Taking shelter in the sunken sailboat.
📝 Final Thoughts
Blue Channel offers a diverse and engaging dive experience without requiring deep depths. Its combination of swim-throughs, abundant marine life, and unique features like the sunken sailboat make it a standout site in Roatán. Whether you’re a novice diver or have years of experience, Blue Channel is sure to impress.
Back in June, we jetted off to Europe for a quick vacation. As we sat at the airport in Brussels, Belgium, with standby tickets set up to go to Lisbon, Portugal, we looked at the dreary weather that was blanketing much of that country and with a swift decision, we changed our plans to a destination offering significantly more sun; Tel Aviv, Israel. Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, armed only with a Lonely Planet guide-book purchased the day before, we made a decision to rent a car. We embarked on an improvised ten-day, self-drive tour around much of the country to explore the fantastic sites in Jerusalem, Palestinian Territories, Galilee, Dead Sea and Golan Heights.
Now, the very mention of “diving in Israel” conjures up thoughts of the Red Sea with a palate of colors decorating the coral reefs and fish teeming about. However, what if we said we chose to explore the Mediterranean dive sites? While lesser known, these dive sites are peppered with archeological possibilities and excite the diver’s imagination and Shira highly recommended them to dive at Caesarea. A little history… The historic port city of Caesarea in Israel was established by Herod the Great between 22 – 10 BC and named after its benefactor, Augustus Caesar, who bequeathed this region to Herod following the victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Herod’s determination to make this city great, resulted not only in the creation of a great Roman city with coliseums, baths, theaters & temples but also the construction of the largest artificial harbor in the open sea. Built to Vitruvius’ specifications, the structure of the two moles (breakwalls) was a stunning achievement in using ingenious Roman methods of poured concrete; a method that would be lost for centuries. A tsunami between the 1st and 2nd century would become a factor in the eventual destruction of the harbor which was eventually unusable by the 6th century. To gain a comprehensive understanding of Caesarea, read more on this interesting history on the dive center’s website about the design of Caesarea Maritima.
Caesarea is now a National Park and it must be noted that there is a nominal park entrance fee. The site is simply gorgeous with numerous archeological sites above land as you make your way to the modern coastal esplanade. West facing, the design of the park is impeccable! A great deal of attention has been paid to tastefully blending the design of modern restaurants, cafes, shops and museums with the surrounding archeological beauty. And the beaches? Spectacular and only made better without a cloud in the sky! Wow. We haven’t entered the water yet and this place is already incredible.
We made our way to the Old Caesarea Diving Centre at the end of the pier. With a little advance research, we discover it is the only dive operator located within the National Park and upon arrival, our first impression of the dive center was that of chaos and confusion. There were so many people everywhere! In fact, there were so many people in the dive shop that it was difficult to differentiate between divers and employees. We just needed to figure out the process for renting gear and getting started. Once the crowds seemed to dissipate, we found some counter real estate to talk to the coordinator and set up our time with a dive guide. The dive guide is necessary to explain the underwater archeological sites and review the dangers of the area. Getting outfitted with our gear seemed relatively easy as the rental coordinators were able to guess our sizes with a quick glance. Some of the equipment seemed a little old, but it was functional and would be good enough for the single dive.
Note: The dive center is very strict about only accepting certified divers. Without exception, your dive card, proof of dive insurance (i.e. DAN) and log book, with recent dives or a minimum number of dives, must be presented. All three are necessary to dive this unique historical site. We did not have our log book but the coordinators fortunately accepted the 30 recent dives as shown on our dive computers.
Before we dropped in the water, we were encouraged to discover the Mediterranean water temperature hugging the Israel coastline is much more temperate than previous experiences in the shared body of water around Italy’s southern island of Lampedusa. With temperatures hovering around 24˚C, Lana only required two wetsuits to keep her comfortable for her dive! Our dive master is a delightful Russian Israeli who really knows the area and explained the sites as shown on his map. He described the amount of swimming that would be involved above and below the surface as the archeological site is quite large and the underwater remains of the harbor are no different.
Photo by Idan Shkedy
The dive had some interesting logistics. A dicey entry with moss-covered concrete steps into a one meter deep rocky bottom demanded each divers complete attention. Plan for a long swim to the site (10 minutes) and shallow depths can present buoyancy issues for novice divers (5 – 10m). The dive is pretty much at safety stop depth the entire dive and because of the shallow depth and concrete pylons in the water, it created a surge which can play havoc with persons who may experience underwater motion sickness. Halfway through the dive, Lana was feeling nausea because of a combination of the surge, her mask was too tight, and probably because she had two wetsuits on. It was a 70 minute dive of solid swimming and this left Lana knackered.
The dive visibility was pretty decent for the Mediterranean at about 15 meters despite a sandy bottom. Groups seem to be small at about 6-8 persons which is great and we were fortunate to be in a group with experienced divers from Israel and Italy. A safety buoy is necessary because there is a risk for fisherman lines off the pier and boat traffic nearby.
The true highlight of the dive is the opportunity to see the ancient harbor below, a collection of ancient (stone) and modern (iron) anchors below and the location of where the lighthouse would have stood. While the archeological dive site stole the show, marine life was still present. There was even a cool species of nudibranch which excited Tim. The dive guide was great at referencing the sites on the map under water, and with great coverage and discipline in 70 minutes, one dive proved to be sufficient as the group collectively decided a 2nd dive would not be necessary. Multiple dives are fine for those who want to explore more.
We enjoyed the rest of the afternoon like true divers; loitering around the Old Caesarea Dive Shop sharing stories, planting themselves at one of the cafes and then escaping the heat of the day by taking advantage of the museums and movie presentations which were exceptionally done. We followed up our below water adventure with an above ground exploration of the area as we explored the Roman and Byzantine ruins. Simply fantastic!
Caesarea may have 2000+ years of history but it certainly is well-established in the 21st century for modern-day conveniences. Many other sites may top your list for Israel, but Caesarea should definitely be considered. It will appeal to both diving enthusiasts and land explorers alike.
Our second day of diving was what many consider to be the best in Puerto Rico and left us wishing we had a few more days to dive here. For day two we took off from a beach called Playa Santa in the city of Guanica, Puerto Rico with Island Scuba. Owned and operated by Dive Masters Pedro and Nayda Padilla, Island Scuba is a professional and well run dive operation with quality equipment to rent and a spacious dive boat that can handle up to 30 divers. A huge plus to diving with Island Scuba is that they are only a 10 to 20 minute boat ride to some of the best diving that Puerto Rico has to offer. If the short boat ride isn’t enough to entice you, the beautiful wall diving should be enough to put even the most traveled divers over the top.
We had two dives with Island Scuba along Puerto Rico’s famous wall and we quickly saw why it is one of the most dived spots on the island. The first site we dove was called Two For You. This site has amazing topography. When you make your initial descent and see the bottom there is an undulating landscape with sandy bottom and large bommies covered with fish and coral scattered all around. Swim just a 30 or 40 feet and you fly out over the ledge looking down a beautiful deep wall down into The Continental Shelf. As you level out between 70 and 90 feet there are huge crevices in the wall running from the top and down as deep as you can see. There are large rock formations that have flat sandy cut outs that you can explore, and all along the wall, there are crevices to explore, so bring your torch to get a good look into the crevices and overhangs. Although the topography is the main attraction at this site, there is abundant coral growth with all sorts of trigger and surgeon fish, regular white and black tip shark sightings and many other beautiful reef fish. The coral is healthy and we were surprised to see scholemia (donut coral) and many plate corals along the wall along with sea fans, whips, xenia and many other colorful corals.
Our second dive with Island Scuba was a site our Dive Master Pedro called the No Name Reef. This was a great shallow dive to finish the day and we would highly recommend that you bring Nitrox for this one so you can extend your bottom time. Our dive was 50 minutes and we came up according to our computers but still had over 1000psi left in our tanks. This dive is 50 to 60 foot at its deepest points and filled with large reefs separated by white sand. You can swim along the white sandy bottom looking under the overhangs for turtles, lobster, crabs, sharks, grouper and all sorts of fish resting during the day. While you are searching the walls of the reef, there are all sorts of blennies, gobies and small fish darting in and out of their sand homes, these are always entertaining to watch as they poke their heads out looking at you as if they would take you on before darting back into their hole. Overall No Name Reef was a relaxing and beautiful dive that we would recommend if you have the chance.
Diving Puerto Rico has been a very pleasant surprise. To have such a great place to dive this close to the mainland US will definitely get us in the water much more often as we plan to come back soon. We hope that if you have been considering Puerto Rico or just wondering where your next dive trip will take you, that this blog has been helpful in making your decision.
What a pleasant surprise it has been to dive in Puerto Rico. In planning our trip to Puerto Rico we were, of course, excited for a dive trip but, as with any destination we had our concerns about how much we would really enjoy the diving. To our delight we found the four dive sites we experienced to be filled with life and topographies that offer many exciting scenes to enjoy while you are clocking bottom time.
If you are planning your own adventure to Puerto Rico, the first thing to consider is the size of the island. We were staying with friends on the East side of the island in San Juan. It is a beautiful city filled with great restaurants and active outdoor city life. We would definitely recommend staying a night or two so you can experience the energetic city and take in some beach time during the day. There are many beach front bars and restaurants to enjoy, so you can just leave your towel on the beach and go grab a tasty lunch or cocktail. The most important thing to know is, that almost all of the Puerto Rico’s diving is located on the West side of the island, a two-hour drive from San Juan. If you are planning on diving multiple days we would recommend staying on the West side of the island to avoid spending much of your day in the car.
There are many hotels, restaurants and beautiful beaches on the west side of the island. In fact, if you are diving with Taino Divers they have cottages right next door to the dive shop just steps from the beach. Taino Divers offers trips to Desecheo, beach dives around Rincon and other local dives. You can also take trips out to Mona Island if you book in advance (we recommend calling them directly for Mona Island bookings). Conditions and currents around Mona Island can be challenging and it takes good timing to be able to dive there. We dove with Taino Divers for one day and had a good experience.
Some divers will have reservations when they learn that they will be loading and unloading everyone’s gear, but it is necessary as there is a long stretch of sand that the gear needs to be carried across before it ends up on the boat. So line up and start passing gear. Once you are done diving for the day, Taino Diver’s has a great restaurant with an extensive menu including some of the best fish tacos we have ever had. Also located in the restaurant is a fun island style bar that even Jimmy Buffett would be happy to belly up to.
Our dives with Taino Divers took us to Desecheo where we enjoyed two spots called Candyland and The Aquarium. We agreed with the locals that visibility at Desecheo is 100+ feet and to be honest we were amazed because the winds were high and the swell was four to five feet. Despite the conditions on top, we enjoyed a whole day of 100+ foot crystal clear visibility. The fish life at Desecheo is abundant, with loads of surgeon fish, trigger fish, nurse sharks, eels, wrasses, turtles and a healthy population of small reef fish that add to the beauty of your dives. The corals at Desecheo are also healthy and abundant with sea fans, whips, button corals, xenia and many colorful variations of rock encrusting coral. The gently sloping topography at both spots in Desecheo is covered with a white sand bottom and large bommies filled with nooks and crannies to explore, many times housing lobster and small shrimp. Over all the dive sites at Desecheo are a must see if you are diving more than one day in Puerto Rico.
With so many of our trips taking 18+ hours in a plane flying to Southeast Asia, it’s hard to believe that only two hours from Miami, Florida, you find yourself in a tropical paradise with lush rain forests, and from what we’ve been told, some of the best diving in the region (more to come on the diving after our Saturday, Sunday and Monday dives). We are very excited to dive Isla Desecheo with Taino Divers. We were told by one local dive master that a bad day of diving at Desecheo is when there is visibility less than 200 feet. On Saturday we will also enjoy a late afternoon dive at Crashboat Beach to dive a few wrecks. Sunday we will be on our way to La Parguera to check out, what is supposed to be, an amazing wall dive. We look forward to posting the blog and pictures when we return from these dives, so stay tuned.
Day one was filled with familiarizing ourselves with the fun filled, energetic town of Condado located in San Juan, Puerto Rico; just minutes from the airport. It is evident immediately upon arrival that there is a special energy in the Puerto Rican air. Everywhere you turn there are people busy in the hustle and bustle of this massive island city and so far everyone has been very approachable. You can stop and ask anyone for directions or advice and so far on our trip, people have been happy to help and have given great advice.
Night one we enjoyed dinner at a fantastic restaurant called Jam Rum Bar & Bistro. Located in the the tourist area of Condado, Jam is surrounded by all kinds of great shopping, restaurants and bars where the nightlife is filled with all sorts of excitement. If you are up for a moderately priced ($40 to $50 per person, with drinks) dinner, Jam is an excellent choice. The ambiance of the restaurant is chic and modern with a young crowd and a great menu. Jam has a delightful wait staff and a menu that offers many healthy choices of fish, beef, veal, chicken and many of the local root vegetables on the side. With flavors of the islands in every dish, you can’t go wrong with any of the choices. They also offer a great cocktail menu with, you guessed it, tons of great rum inspired drinks and a good selection of wines to enjoy with your meal. Check out Jam if you have the chance, you won’t be disappointed.
Day two we discovered Pinky’s, a busy local lunch spot. If you are in the mood for a great breakfast or lunch then Pinky’s is a fantastic choice. We all went to enjoy a quick lunch and were delighted with delicious sandwiches and wraps with a definite island inspired taste. It was obvious that many of the locals felt the same way as the place was packed with people dressed in business clothes taking time out on their lunch break. Pinky’s has a great breakfast menu where you can everything from traditional bacon, eggs and toast to delicious breakfast wraps and sandwiches. You can build your own sandwich or wrap picking your own ingredients or choose from one of their delicious menu choices, either way you are sure to enjoy the casual atmosphere and great food.
I laid in darkness floating just below the surface of the water, as the cool water of the sub-tropical Pacific Ocean compressed my dry suit around my body. I did what I could to slow my heart rate and control my breathing, but it was no use. The excitement of my location and the chill of the water impeded my success.
Only days before, I was over 5,000 miles away going about my daily rituals. A last-minute issue prevented the planned guide from running this trip; and even though it meant being away from my family for Thanksgiving, I was quick to take on the task. Now here I sat at a location Jacque Cousteau rated as one of the best dives in the world. My day dreaming was interrupted by the splash of another diver entering the water. With a light inhale, the cold air from my scuba tank inflated my lungs and brought me back to the surface. As I opened my eyes I was greeted not by the bright sun, but instead a rock ceiling over 100’ above me. Laying on the surface of the ocean inside of the largest sea caves in the world, I could not help but feel as though I had finally found the perfect location to spend the rest of my life.
Riko Riko Cave, the largest sea cave in the world, is tucked away in the secluded Poor Knights Islands just off the Northeast coast of the North Island, near the small town of Tutukaka! Our group had arrived in New Zealand just after sunrise the morning before and much of our day was spent traveling to the town of Tutukaka. Even before we entered the water for our first dive in the Poor Knights Islands I knew the next two weeks would be an amazing experience I would never forget. We would be spending the next week exploring the Poor Knights with one of the best dive operations I have ever had the pleasure of diving with, Dive! Tutukaka. The shop manager knew of my passion for caves and was clearly making an effort to start our trip off on the right track.
Our trip to the Poor Knights Islands took only about 45 minutes on board the Calypso (a 55’ custom dive boat). The Calypso is just one of the operations five vessels and features two onboard heads, a kitchen, hot showers and everything a recreational diver could ever desire. As we approached Riko Riko Cave the boat slowed and slipped directly into the mouth of the massive cave. The cave could have easily engulfed another vessel or two, with a surface volume of over 7.8 million cubic feet, it is nearly twice as large as the next largest sea cave in the world.
As a dive site, Riko Riko Cave provides an amazing opportunity for divers. Divers can experience multiple marine environments all during a single dive, because of the nature of the cave. At the back of the cave divers encounter a stark and moon-like environment of boulders and rocky bottoms that light never reaches. Here you will encounter marine life that you would normally only find in the dark depths hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. By the time you reach the entrance area of the cave, divers will find themselves in a massive kelp forest rich with life. As you travel through the cave you can witness a changing of aquatic life you would normal only be able to experience on TV or by venturing hundreds of feet down an ocean wall.
During my 75 minute dive at this amazing location I encountered countless species of nudibranch, eels, eagle rays, countless types of stunning fish, an amazing assortment of sea urchins and even a carpet shark. At the back of the cave the long forgotten bones of a whale who selected the cave as his final resting place can be seen. All of this in less than 60’ of water and over 100’ of visibility.
As I broke the surface of the water at the end of my dive I could not help but think there was no way to top this dive, but I would quickly be proven wrong. After getting back on the boat we enjoyed an onboard lunch the shop had packed for us of sandwiches, hot soups, fruit and hot drinks. With our stomachs full, the engines started back up and motored only a few tenths of a mile from the entrance to the cave to a dive site called Trevor’s Rocks. Even though we had traveled only a short distance outside of the cave when we entered the water, we encountered a kelp forest so dense that it made the forest outside of the Riko Riko Cave look like a barren waste land devoid of life. Sponges, anemones, nudibranchs, cucumbers, sea stars, and eels covered the rocky floor of the area. To top of the experience, hidden throughout the kelp jungle were countless eagle rays.
While the underwater world is absolutely stunning, the surface provides for many amazing opportunities as well. The beauty of islands were so tempting I even elected to skip a dive to take advantage of the kayaks onboard, so I could get a closer look at the amazing life found on the shores of the Poor Knights Islands. Even though I was not able to get on the shore of these amazing islands, the kayaks allowed you to get close enough to enjoy the coast. If that wasn’t enough to make the surface experience exciting, the Poor Knights islands are covered with sea arches large enough to drive boats through.
During our five days of diving the Poor Knights, not only did I get a chance to visit the largest sea cave in the world, pass through two large sea arches, but we also got a chance to visit a number of amazing dive sites including the world-famous Northern Arch featured in the BBC documentary “Planet Earth”. With the bottom of the arch sitting at around 160’, those qualified can proceed to the base of the arch and enjoy an amazing view of hundreds of rays stacked during the migration season.
The stories I could tell you about what you will encounter in the Poor Knights Islands, and for that matter New Zealand as a whole, are simply endless. No amount of reading stories or seeing pictures will ever prepare you for just how amazing this location is. Where ever your dive adventures have taken you in the past, the Poor Knights Islands and Dive! Tutukaka will surely be at the top of your experience list just as it was for me.
Located just a few meters off the security jetty, this is the closest of all the dive sites to where the boats are docked during your surface intervals. We were all tempted to gear up on shore and start our dive from the beach or the jetty however, it seems that all dives at Sipadan are done from the boat. We geared up, took the 60-second boat ride out to the entry point and did a back roll into the ocean.
As you make your descent at the Drop Off, you quickly get a feeling for the great depths of the waters surrounding Sipadan Island, which range between 500 and 800 meters (1,640 to 2,624 feet). The dive begins over the shallow shelf that surrounds the island in 3 to 5 meters (perfect for your safety stop). You will see loads of beautiful anthias, chromis, surgeonfish, trigger fish, white tip sharks, eels and all sorts of other fish swimming through massive formations of staghorn, acropora, carnation corals and many other soft corals as you prepare to make your descent. The scenery on top of the reef is often so good at Sipadan that you don’t want to leave it to drop down on the wall.
Once you make your descent the beauty continues, as you drop down the beautiful soft and hard corals continue to amaze with their brilliant colors. As you hit the 20-meter mark and look down all you see is deep blue. Keep your eyes focused on the blue and you will “almost with guarantee” see white tip sharks passing by along with some grey reef sharks. Also seen frequently in the blue are schools of jackfish and barracuda, if you are lucky you may even have the treat of hammerhead sharks. Look up and you can see the wonder of the overhangs with hundreds of fish, turtles and sharks swimming above through the rays of the sun. Make a stop at the entrance of Turtle Cavern and take in the sights before continuing this great wall dive. Upon completion of your planned dive, it’s back up to the colorful and lively reef for your safety stop.
Once you complete your surface interval and decide to check out Turtle Cavern, you start the dive out just as you did for the Drop Off. As you continue your descent, around the 18 to 20 meter mark, you will see the entrance to Turtle Cavern sometimes referred to as “Turtle Tomb.” This massive cave gets both of it’s names because turtles can frequently be seen inside, unfortunately, as evidenced by their skeletal remains, many turtles, a dolphin and a marlin swam into the deepest parts of the cave and did not make it out. There are many off shoots in this cave system but two main caverns are the ones to explore.
Taking a local Dive Master trained in cave diving with the proper equipment is a MUST if you plan to explore the entire cave. As you enter the cave, you will see signs warning you not to enter if you aren’t fully prepared. As for us, we chose to enter about 5 meters to take a look around before continuing our dive at The Drop Off. The entrance is a magnificent cathedral-like cave with coral growth on the ceiling and walls, the bottom of the cave is white silty sand so good buoyancy is must or you can quickly destroy the visibility. Swimming out of the cave really gives you the perspective of how big it is.
As you swim toward the sunlight, you can see the massive opening with beautiful rays of sunshine penetrating down to the depths and shadows of fish and sharks swimming in the blue. Once you reach the mouth of the cave, you look down as you pass over a large crevice with sand from the cave flowing down like a river, this is a great place to pause and take it all in with an amazing 360 view of overhangs above, canyon-like crevice below and the huge cave behind you. After you have had a moment to take everything in, you can continue the dive at The Drop Off before making your safety stop.
