Halik
Also known as: Halik Reef
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October
What you might see
- Dogtooth tunaPossible
- Eagle rayLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrassePossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - reef top begins around 6m+ with often-moderate current, better suited to scuba/drift diving than snorkeling
Safety notes
Moderate-to-strong current (risk of being swept off the reef), depth on Deep Halik ridges (35-40m), camouflaged scorpionfish/lionfish on the bommies
Permits & fees
Marine Park/BKKPN entry tax ~IDR 100,000 per diver (one-time/per-trip, charged by dive operators); separate smaller Gili Eco Trust reef-conservation contribution (~IDR 25,000-50,000/day cited circa 2019-2022) unconfirmed at current rates
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Gili Trawangan
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.