Boat access and marine-life context.
Remote granite drift with sharks and rays
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Marianne is a remote granite-island drift dive built around ridges, passages, and the outer rock. It suits divers comfortable with current because the route is shaped by moving water rather than a fixed reef line. Expect a compact outing with sharks, rays, turtles, and schooling fish when the boat drop and timing are well managed.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 25m
Depth Note
Depths described as ranging from 12 to 25 meters.
Best Season
April-May and October-November, with year-round diving possible in settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Remote granite-island drift with shifting current, passages around the outer rock, and a boat pickup after the dive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan for current management and keep proper spacing through the passages and around the outer rock.
Access Restrictions
Boat only; no shore access.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive briefings and current limits; stay within the operator's plan for the drift and passages.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for scuba divers comfortable with current, drift timing, and occasional overhead swim-throughs.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the drift and passages are better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-only site; the current and route shape favour scuba with a guided drop.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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