Dive-site index page with Napoleon Cut depth, visibility, skill level, and wildlife notes.
Napoleon Cut - Guam is an advanced drift reef in northern Guam.
Napoleon Cut - Guam is an advanced drift reef in northern Guam.
Napoleon Cut - Guam is an advanced northern reef drift along a sloping wall with sand channels, overhangs, and unusual rock formations. The route is best for experienced divers who can manage current, stay close to the briefing, and control buoyancy while following the reef line. Clear water and frequent big-fish sightings make it one of Guam's more iconic boat dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 39.6m
Depth Note
Depth given as 10–130 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer seas preferred for drift days.
Typical Conditions
Very clear water; commonly conducted as a drift dive along a sloping wall with sand channels and overhangs.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Typically dived as a drift; plan for current and manage gas/depth accordingly. Overhangs are present.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; strong drift current means a good briefing is essential.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat-dive briefing rules and any reef protection guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Often dived as a drift along a sloping wall with sand channels and overhangs.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the drift, overhangs, and depth make it scuba only.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting part sits on the reef line and needs boat support.
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
Dive-site index page with Napoleon Cut depth, visibility, skill level, and wildlife notes.
Independent Guam diving overview that references Napoleon Cut and local guide access.
Independent Guam dive guide page with reef life, strong-current, and depth-range context.
Operator page listing Napoleon Cut as a boat dive with depth, visibility, and current context.
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