Deep Andaman site described as a long ridge with soft corals and large gorgonian fans in the 25-30 m range.
Jackson'S Bar
Deep Andaman ridge dive with strong current and big-fish traffic.
Local operator required
The site is a guided boat dive on Havelock, so a local operator is the normal way to reach it.
About Jackson'S Bar
Jackson'S Bar is a deep Andaman ridge dive off Havelock that works best as a current-managed boat dive. The reef is a long slope with soft corals and barrel sponges, and the water can move hard enough to keep the dive energetic. It suits experienced divers who want a drift-style profile with real fish action rather than a casual scenic route. Barracuda, groupers, wrasses, stingrays, and the occasional turtle or reef shark are part of the draw.
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Where Is Jackson'S Bar?
Jackson'S Bar Planning Details
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Reported Depth
25m - 30m
Depth Note
The ridge is described as running in the 25-30 m range.
Best Season
November to May
Typical Conditions
Strong current on a rocky reef slope with soft corals and barrel sponges; best as a controlled drift.
Safety & Access At Jackson'S Bar
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan for strong current, keep buoyancy tight on the slope, and treat shark and stingray encounters as part of the site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with local operators best placed to time the dive to the current.
Legal Notes
No separate permit is listed for this site; follow the local boat and marine-area rules that apply to the day's operator briefing.
Local Intel For Jackson'S Bar
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Scuba
This is a deeper drift-style scuba dive for experienced divers who are comfortable working a moving-water ridge.
Freedive
Not a freedive target; depth and current make tanks the practical option.
Snorkel
Too deep and current-prone for casual snorkelling.
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