www.diveandaman.com · Tour Operator
Describes Red Pillar as having balanced current conditions and colorful reef character.
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Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Channel reef with artificial-reef character off Peel Island.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Artificial ReefReef
Local operator required
This is a boat dive in a channel, so a local operator is the normal way to reach it.
Boat-access Andaman channel site with current, coral-covered debris and small-fish shelter.
About Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef is a small Andaman channel dive where the current can make the route feel lively around a quirky artificial reef. A sunken scooter, bicycle, old scuba tanks, compressor frames and bottles create shelter for smaller fish, while the surrounding coral and rock keep the site from feeling like a pure novelty stop. Plan the dive around the channel push rather than expecting a mellow sightseeing stop, because conditions can change the feel quickly. Wrasse, barracuda, octopus and moray eel are the easiest headline sightings.
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Research Estimate At Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
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AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef?
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Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Depth Note
The reef is a shallow channel-marker dive, with the main structure sitting in the low teens.
Best Season
October to May, with the monsoon months less favorable.
Typical Conditions
Small channel reef with coral-covered debris, lively current and sheltering structure for smaller fish.
Safety & Access At Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat the channel as a live current environment and do not drop if the boat crew says the timing is off.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best dove with a local operator who can time the channel entry.
Legal Notes
Leave the artificial reef structure in place and follow local marine-park and operator rules.
Local Intel For Red Pillar / Peel Island Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a boat drop that keeps the team close to the structure and uses the artificial reef as a reference point.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive site because current and boat logistics matter more than surface access.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site works better once you are on scuba and can stay with the structure.
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Research Sources
www.scubadives.in · Dive Site Page
Lists Red Pillar at about 12m and labels it beginner-level in the site directory.
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