Placid Garden Resort
Located a 3-min walking distance from the dive center, a homely resort with
lush gardens. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Forest side property, walkable distance to the beach.
Breakfast is included.
Garden View Room
Air Conditioning, Room Service, Wi-Fi, Parking, Laundry Service,
Restaurant, Common Area, Seating Area.
Breakfast is included in the Package.
The Beach
Your rooms are located within a short walk to the beach. There are numerous cafes and restraunts nearby. The bazaar is 15 minute walk away.
Havelock Island: A Scuba Diver's Paradise
Picture your dream destination: lush emerald forests meeting pristine white sands, kissed by the endless azure ocean. Welcome to Havelock Island, the real-life embodiment of your wildest fantasies.
This untouched haven seamlessly blends dreams with reality. When the ocean turns tranquil, it mirrors the sky, inviting you to touch the heavens at your feet. Here, the sun and moon choreograph celestial dances as they grace the horizon.
In this remote slice of heaven, measuring just 18 km, nature's true masterpiece isn't only the island's surface. Dive beneath its crystalline waters to discover a hidden world of wonder. Havelock Island isn't just a destination; it's a scuba diver's utopia, where each dive unveils a new chapter in the island's enchanting story.
Johnny's Gorge
- Level: Advanced
- Maximum Depth: 20-34 meters
- Distance from Havelock: 18.5 kilometers
- Location: Eastern Waters of Havelock
- Topography: Deep Circular Reef
- Notable Sightings: Reef fish, schools of snappers, sweetlips, fusiliers, sharks, rays
Dive Description: Johnny's Gorge stands out as the undisputed favorite among Havelock's dive sites, thanks to one word—SHARKS! This deep circular reef hosts shy white-tip reef sharks and various rays, often spotted resting on the sandy ocean floor. Encountering these mesmerizing creatures in their natural habitat is a heart-pounding experience for advanced divers.
Dixon's Pinnacles
- Level: Advanced
- Maximum Depth: 16-35 meters
- Distance from Havelock: 19 kilometers
- Location: Eastern Waters of Havelock
- Topography: Three Deep Pinnacles
- Notable Sightings: Reef fish, schools of snappers, giant groupers, turtles, surgeon fish, trevally
Dive Description: Prepare to be mesmerized at Dixon's Pinnacles, one of Havelock's iconic dive sites that could easily belong to an action movie set. These pinnacles, more than just a stunning sight, also serve as cleaning stations for marine life. Covered in vibrant yellow soft corals, they attract schools of colorful surgeon fish, bat fish, glass fish, banner fish, and juvenile emperor angel fish. While giants like giant trevally and barracuda patrol the upper waters, closer to the seabed, you'll meet the resident families of napoleon wrasse among thriving schools of bengal and paddle tail snappers.
Jackson's Bar
- Level: Advanced
- Maximum Depth: 25-35 meters
- Distance from Havelock: 19 kilometers
- Location: North-Eastern Waters of Havelock
- Topography: Deep Reef
- Notable Sightings: Reef fish, schools of snappers and fusiliers, sharks, Kuhls Sting Ray, soft coral
Dive Description: Completing the holy trinity of must-see dive sites alongside Dixon's Pinnacles and Johnny's Gorge, Jackson's Bar promises a thrilling and challenging dive. Its unique location, characterized by strong currents running perpendicular to the site, attracts pelagic species and adventure-seeking divers. Glide over the sandy bottom where stingrays soar gracefully like birds in flight. Explore a flat rocky shelf adorned with exquisite coral formations, sloping down to sandy depths below 30 meters. Here, you'll be welcomed by vast schools of bengal snappers, barracudas, Andaman sweetlips, and tuna.
Turtle Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Maximum Depth: 5-10 meters
- Distance from Havelock: 6 kilometers
- Location: South-Eastern Waters of Havelock
- Topography: Shallow Fringing Reef
- Notable Sightings: Turtles, live hard coral, reef fish
Dive Description: Turtle Beach, named after its historical significance as a nesting site for turtles, offers a delightful experience for beginner divers. This shallow fringing reef is enveloped by brilliant blue waters and boasts some of the most exquisite live hard coral formations around Havelock. It's an excellent site for novice divers, providing a blend of shallow and deep areas to explore.
Pilot Reef
- Level: Beginner-Intermediate
- Maximum Depth: 5-15 meters
- Distance from Havelock: 4.7 kilometers
- Location: South-Western Waters of Havelock
- Topography: Large Flat Reef
- Notable Sightings: Leopard sharks, marble rays, colorful reef fish, coral
Dive Description: Pilot Reef is celebrated for its resident family of leopard sharks, occasionally spotted relaxing on the sandy banks alongside majestic marble rays. Situated near the entrance of the shipping channel, this extensive flat reef houses a vibrant community of colorful reef fish and stunning coral formations. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate diver, this site offers a memorable underwater adventure.
As you plan your diving expedition around Havelock Island, consider the diverse range of sites available. From beginner-friendly locations to advanced underwater realms, Havelock offers a tapestry of underwater wonders waiting to be explored. Each dive site has its own unique charm and marine life, promising an unforgettable experience beneath the waves. Dive in, and let the enchanting world beneath the surface captivate your senses and leave you with cherished memories of Havelock's underwater treasures.