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Dive Spot Guide•
Minerva Ledge
Drift reef ledge with coral gardens and pelagic life.
Local operator required
Boat access and current planning make local guides the practical default.
Boat-access drift reef with strong currents; plan for SMBs, depth control, and a longer run from Havelock.
About Minerva Ledge
Minerva Ledge is a large offshore reef ledge in the Andamans that is usually dived as a drift or boat dive. Flat coral gardens roll into deeper edges packed with fusiliers, snappers, turtles, groupers, and occasional pelagics, so one pass only covers part of it. Strong current is the whole point of the site, and the best dives are the ones where you plan the drift first and then let the reef move past you.
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Research Estimate At Minerva Ledge
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Minerva Ledge?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Minerva Ledge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 24m
Depth Note
The reef top sits around 8-9 m and the ledge drops to about 24 m.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Strong-current drift diving with 15-30 m visibility and a shallow reef top.
Safety & Access At Minerva Ledge
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift dive with conservative gas planning and solid SMB discipline.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a local operator and plan the drift before entry.
Legal Notes
No special closure or permit issue was described in the reviewed sources.
Local Intel For Minerva Ledge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Plan it as a current-driven reef dive with good buoyancy, a clear drift plan, and controlled ascent discipline.
Freediving
Not a freedive target because the currents and boat logistics make scuba the practical mode.
Snorkeling
Not a routine snorkel site; the reef is best experienced as a current-managed scuba dive.
Recent Logged Visits At Minerva Ledge
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Minerva Ledge
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
