- Type: Shore Dive
- Level: Intermediate Level
- Current: Mild
- Depth: 10 – 40 meters
The Drop Off is a deep reef dive on the right side of Tulamben Bay. Good for deep dives and deep specialty courses. It is also good for Nitrox certified divers that want to stay longer in a range of 20 meters depth.
Great gorgonian corals and stunning pinnacles will surprise you for their colors and marine life. School of fusiliers and hawksbill and green turtles are common inhabitants of this beautiful and clear dive site.
This dive site is particularly suited for deep dives and deep specialty courses, offering a thrilling exploration of the ocean’s depths. For Nitrox certified divers seeking to extend their time underwater, the site provides an ideal environment, especially within the 20-meter depth range.
The moment you begin your descent, you’re greeted by a vibrant underwater landscape that is both awe-inspiring and humbling.
The sight of the great gorgonian corals is truly breathtaking. These large, fan-shaped corals sway gently in the current, their bright colors standing out starkly against the deep blue of the surrounding water.
As you navigate through the site, you’ll encounter stunning pinnacles that rise majestically from the ocean floor. These natural formations add an element of grandeur to the dive, their rugged surfaces home to a variety of marine life.
The colors of the corals and marine life that inhabit these pinnacles are incredibly vibrant, creating a vivid tableau that is a feast for the eyes.
One of the highlights of diving at this site is the chance to encounter schools of fusiliers. These sleek, fast-swimming fish move in synchrony, their silver bodies shimmering as they dart through the water. It’s a sight that never fails to captivate, no matter how many times you’ve witnessed it.
Tulamben Bay is also home to hawksbill and green turtles, both of which are common inhabitants of this clear dive site. Seeing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, gliding gracefully through the water, is an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
