Grande Island Reef

Best time to dive

October to May; June to September

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayPossible
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - dedicated shallow snorkeling cove/area used by boat-trip operators, separate from the main scuba sites

Safety notes

Low visibility, occasional surge near rocky patches; generally low-hazard site

Permits & fees

No confirmed dive-specific permit/forest fee found; Grande Island is not a wildlife sanctuary/national park and has no general entry fee per tourism sources. Note: input GPS (15.36N 73.80E) not independently corroborated by any fetched source - treat as approximate

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Goa/Vasco da Gama