Tunnel depth, chamber, and marine-life detail.
Advanced tunnel dive with a cavern and rocky critter exit.
Advanced tunnel dive with a cavern and rocky critter exit.
Tunnel is an advanced boat dive built around a short underwater tunnel and a central cavern, followed by a rocky exit zone with small reef life and critters. It suits divers who want an overhead route with a torch, solid buoyancy, and a dramatic light-and-shadow passage rather than a simple reef swim. It rewards calm pacing and careful trim.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 15m
Depth Note
The entrance starts around 12-14 m and the tunnel opens into a chamber before narrowing at the exit.
Best Season
November through May, when calmer conditions are more likely.
Typical Conditions
A shallow entrance tunnel, central chamber, and narrower exit with sponge-covered limestone walls and rocky critters are the standard pattern.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Bring a torch and stay attentive to wind, swell, and the narrower exit.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water or equivalent is the natural fit; boat operators need calm conditions and a careful plan.
Legal Notes
No moorings are available on the north side, so operator planning matters.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced divers can enter the wide opening, swim through the tunnel, and exit into the rocky area beyond.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the overhead tunnel and chamber are better handled with scuba and a light.
Snorkeling
The main features sit below snorkel comfort and are not a snorkel target.
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.
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Tunnel depth, chamber, and marine-life detail.
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Tunnel depth, visibility, wind sensitivity, and best months.
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