Hol Chan Marine Park
Half Day Tour (2 Tanks) OR
Full Day Trip - (3 tanks plus lunch)
equipment included
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HOL CHAN MARINE PARK (2 DIVES)
The Hol Chan dive trip consists of two dives, both
done outside the reef area of the marine park. Bottom
composition in this area is mainly of coral canyons
extending out like fingers from the Barrier Reef. There is
an abundance of fish life due to the protected status of
the area.
One of your two Hol Chan dives is done in area
affectionately known as the "wreck". The "wreck" is really
a sunken barge about 30 feet long located in
approximately 80 feet of water. The main feature of this
dive, however, is not necessarily the "wreck" but the fact
that on this dive you are GUARANTEED to see sharks. A
colony of curious nurse sharks make this wreck their
home, as well as a friendly green moray eel that lives in
the front part of the barge. Pet the eel if you dare, but
remember that these are still creatures of the wild.
Bottom time is 40 minutes at 70 ft.
Decompression time is done inside the reef area in
the snorkeling area of the Marine Park. Have something
to drink (or eat). Plunge into the shallow water and
snorkel off for a bit before the next dive.
The second (or first dive) is done just outside the reef, still
in an area designated as the Hol Chan Marine Park. It is
not unusual to spot schools of rays floating in the
distance, or even schools of barracudas. The fish are
pretty friendly and hang around out of curiousity. In
fact, some are downright extroverts and may come
right up to your mask to view you. Bottom composition is
the same as above - fingers of coral canyons made up
predominantly of hard corals. Dive time is 40 minutes at
50 feet.
Enjoy your dives!!!
