| Some of our dive sites at Havelock |
| M.V.Mars (8-15 meters) : |
| A shallow wreck, the Mars sank upright in the shallows and is ideal for all levels of divers. It offers a surreal experience with most of the boat intact and easily accessible. |
| Dixon ’s Pinnacle (18-36 meters) : |
| Located mid sea almost between Neil and Havelock, Dixon’s pinnacle was found by a veteran local diver, Dixon. The currents in this dive are generally quite fast and can be quite a treat with sightings of schooling Barracuda. The site has three pinnacles; the highest one at 18m and the other two at around 25m. The pinnacles are home to barrel sponges and some very beautiful anemones who in turn host the common clown fish and some spectacular species of crab and shrimp. Other marine life includes Unicorn Fish, Napoleon wrasse and Groupers apart from large schools of Banner fish. If you are lucky though, it isn’t uncommon to find sea snakes and sharks here. |
| Elephant Beach (Shore dive 2-15 meters) : |
| Accessible by both boat and foot (secret Path), elephant beach is a great place to be especially if you are new to diving. As one approaches the reef from the shore large tracts of Stag horn coral greet you which are home to abundant small fish. Sightings of box fish, trumpet fish, puffer fish and large schools of various parrotfish are also found here. Also small electric blue clams as well as much larger clams are found here. |
| Johnny’s Gorge (25-30 meters) : |
| Absolutely *******!!!!! An awesome dive site and discovered by another veteran diver Johnny, this dive site requires an advanced diver as the currents are strong here. But strong currents attract large fish in large numbers too. On the way down divers are often greeted by large schools of Barracuda and Giant Trevallys. The bottom is a rocky outcrop that is home to large schools of Squirrel Fish and Snappers. Sometimes, Black & White tip reef sharks are found nestled on the sand patches apart from the occasional Nurse and Bull Shark. Divers may also be greeted by Borris the resident grouper who thinks he is a Labrador and might want to be petted. |
| South Button (6-25 meters) : |
| This dive site is located all around a small little rocky outcrop of an Isle. It isn’t uncommon to see large fishing eagles dive bombing the water to feed as you approach the Button. Being underwater there is like being transported to the Marine Garden of Eden as this site is home to some of the most spectacular live coral formations; most impressive not only because of the abundance of live coral but also the diversity in coral species. Octopus, Mantas, Eagle Rays, Devil Rays, and turtle are just a few of the residents one might expect to find here. Photographers, be sure to bring extra batteries and a very, very large memory chip! |
| The Wall (10-50 meters) : |
| This dive site usually has a strong current and is home to some very large schools of Tuna and Trevally, who often prey on little bait fish tending to take refuge near divers. However this doesn’t stop the hunters from rounding them up into little bait balls and then torpedoing them for lunch! The pinnacle of the wall is at 10 meters and dropping further down to the ocean bed. The wall is home to some very large fan coral, lobsters, lion fish and stonefish. |
