Official tourism page for Shaheed Dweep / Neil Island.
Reef-and-arch dive on Neil Island
Boat access and guided dive logistics are the practical way to reach the site.
Sync City is a reef dive on Neil Island built around multiple reef sections, sandy breaks, and a broad underwater arch that turns the site into a connected sequence rather than a single feature. Crevices, hollows, and swim-through structure make it a rewarding slow-look dive, with schooling fish, macro corners, and the arch as the main landmarks. It is the kind of Andaman site where steady buoyancy, unhurried scanning, and calm sea conditions matter more than raw depth or speed.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 27m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 18 m and slopes to about 27 m, with an arch swim-through and crevices through the site.
Best Season
October to May, especially December to May when seas are calmer and visibility is strongest.
Typical Conditions
Calm Neil Island reef conditions with sandy breaks, an arch, and a largely guided offshore setup.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy controlled through the arch, and stay close to the guided line on the return.
Access Restrictions
Plan around operator schedules and monsoon weather; rough seas and lower visibility can limit access.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-protection and boat-diving rules around Shaheed Dweep.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided reef dive with multiple reef sections, sandy gaps, an arch swim-through, crevices, and hollows.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the reef starts deep and suits scuba more than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the reef and arch sit below the surface and are better left to scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism page for Shaheed Dweep / Neil Island.
Boat fleet and Neil Island dive-shop support.
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