regional diving and marine-park context
Boat-access Nosy Be reef dive with gorgonian fans and a deeper profile.
Boat-access Nosy Be reef dive with gorgonian fans and a deeper profile.
Boat access and regional logistics make local dive support the practical default.
Rosa 22 is a scenic Nosy Be reef dive built around multiple reef sections and thick gorgonian fans. It reads as a deliberate boat dive rather than a casual shoreline hop, with a profile that works best when you want a focused first dive and a controlled finish on the reef. Divers who prefer shallow, easy, all-day cruising will likely find it too committed for a relaxed second splash.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 23m
Depth Note
Reefs are described between 17 and 23 m, with the reef rising to about 16 m near the end of the dive.
Best Season
May to end of October
Typical Conditions
May to end of October is the steadier dive window; November to April is warmer but more weather-sensitive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Described as slightly too deep for a second dive; plan profiles accordingly.
Access Restrictions
No practical shore entry; plan for a boat dive with a local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow operator and local marine-area rules; confirm any park or site fees before departure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deeper reef dive with a shallower finish that makes it better as a primary dive than a follow-up dive.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the profile is built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main features sit on a scuba-oriented reef.
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
regional diving and marine-park context
operator logistics, boat fleet, guide ratio, and seasonal notes
community sighting report mentioning Rosa 22
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