Point Marker
Also known as: Manta Point
Best time to dive
November to April
What you might see
- Bull sharkPossible
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - some operators offer snorkel trips to shallower Catalinas sites but Point Marker itself is a scuba current site, not a snorkel site
Safety notes
Unpredictable current/surge, variable visibility changing without warning, deep bounce profiles possible
Permits & fees
No national park permit required (day-boat access from Coco, not a national park); standard dive-tag/marine-tax may apply via operator
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Playas del Coco
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.