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Sea Fan’s Drop
Sea Fan's Drop is a Nosy Be boat dive on a deep drop-off with garden eels.
Boat access from Nosy Be; plan Sea Fan's Drop as an advanced drop-off dive with open-water conditions, deeper profile, and tide/weather sensitivity.
About Sea Fan’s Drop
Reachable by a roughly 30-minute boat ride from Nosy Be, Sea Fan's Drop is a deeper open-water drop-off rather than a shallow reef stop. The site begins on a deeper ledge and continues farther down the wall, with garden eels on the bottom and pelagic traffic along the edge; manta or mobula passes are the kind of sighting this profile is built for. It suits divers who are comfortable with deeper profiles and want a site that rewards timing, sea state, and local operator judgment.
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Research Estimate At Sea Fan’s Drop
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Sea Fan’s Drop?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sea Fan’s Drop Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m+
Depth Note
The drop-off is described as going down to 25 m or more.
Best Season
April to December, with the broader Nosy Be season strongest outside the early-year cyclone window.
Typical Conditions
Deeper open-water boat dive with a drop-off profile, passing pelagics, and a bottom that is more about fish life than shallow coral.
Safety & Access At Sea Fan’s Drop
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Best for divers comfortable with deeper profiles and operator-led boat diving; not a beginner-friendly stop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Local Intel For Sea Fan’s Drop
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primary use case: a deeper boat dive on a drop-off that starts around 25 m and runs deeper.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive stop; only consider it for advanced freedivers comfortable with deeper open-water work.
Snorkeling
Not a practical casual snorkel site; the interesting part sits well below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Sea Fan’s Drop
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sea Fan’s Drop
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