Snapper Ledge dive site is located Southwest of Layang Layang island. There is often a very strong current at Snapper Ledge, so be very careful and stay close to your buddy and to your dive guide! Due to this strong current the visibility is really good and is normally around 50 m, moreover the strong currents attracts many pelagic fish! Be prepared for some action! During your relaxing drift you can observe the nice coral hard and soft coral formation living on the reef as well as gorgonians and thousands of reef fishes like goatfish, wrasse, fusiliers, pufferfish and the very colorful parrotfish. Enjoy this easy and relax drift dive in Layang Layang and some of the best visibility of the Island!
Best time to dive: the ideal period to plan holidays here isFebruary to April. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Snapper Ledge on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Snapper Ledge
- Parrotfish
- Snapper
Photos
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Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone housePhoto by Jihye Lee
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Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo!Photo by Yann Hubert
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Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French PolynesiaPhoto by Yann Hubert
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Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin FishPhoto by Rich Guest
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Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee
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Artificial StructuresPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Diver Checking OutPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Yellow BoxfishPhoto by Rich Guest
Diving Reviews for this region
Layang Layang
Schooling Hammerheads Sharks!!! Outstanding visibility, marine life, and pristine coral...
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