Thrilling Diving Adventures for Advanced Divers
Experience the adrenaline of diving in Candidasa, renowned for its exhilarating sites that challenge even the most seasoned divers. This area is perfect for advanced certified divers with a minimum of 25 logged dives and recent diving experience within the past year. Whether you’re seeking the rush of strong currents or the excitement of a shark dive, Candidasa offers it all.
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Top Dive Sites for Advanced Divers
Starting from Candidasa, you’ll have access to some of the most dramatic and challenging dive sites around the Gili Islands. These sites are not for the faint-hearted, offering thrilling encounters with large pelagic species, incredible underwater formations, and the potential for fast currents.
Gili Tepekong
An advanced dive site with stunning rocky landscapes, Gili Tepekong is famous for its steep drop-offs, caves, and overhangs. Here, you’ll be diving into a world where large schools of fish swim alongside you, and the chance to spot reef sharks adds a thrilling edge to the experience. Be prepared for strong, unpredictable currents—perfect for divers looking to put their drift diving skills to the test.
Gili Mimpang
This site offers a maze-like landscape of submerged pinnacles and rocky formations. While exploring crevices and swim-throughs, you’ll encounter vibrant corals and a variety of marine life, with a good chance to spot larger species such as tuna and barracuda. The challenging conditions, including strong currents, make Gili Mimpang an ideal spot for experienced divers seeking an adventurous dive.
Gili Biaha
This site features a dramatic pinnacle surrounded by deep waters, attracting larger pelagic species, including reef sharks. You’ll navigate through overhangs, swim-throughs, and vertical walls teeming with marine life. Gili Biaha is known for its shark encounters, making it a must-visit for those eager to add a shark dive to their diving repertoire.
Shark Encounters – Dive with White Tip Reef Sharks
For shark enthusiasts, Candidasa provides the opportunity to encounter the graceful white tip reef shark. These sleek predators are commonly found resting in caves or gliding gracefully through the reefs. Unlike other shark species, white tip reef sharks are primarily nocturnal hunters, but during the day, you’ll often find them tucked away in crevices or swimming peacefully along the reef, offering a unique and thrilling diving experience.
Seasonal Mola-Mola Encounters
During the Mola-mola (sunfish) season, these enigmatic creatures can occasionally be spotted in the deeper waters around the Gili Islands. Their rare and awe-inspiring presence adds another layer of excitement to an already adventurous dive.