Japanese Gardens

Best time to dive

January to December; September to October

What you might see

• Moray eelReliably seen
• 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 - Not viable as a snorkel site - boat-access wall dive with depths well beyond snorkeling range; diving below 5m is prohibited without guide per operator rules

Safety notes

Boat traffic (glass-bottom boats share the area); diver numbers limited for site protection; designated entry/exit buoys must be used; diving below 5m without direct supervision prohibited

Permits & fees

No separate permit; booking through a licensed dive center required as it is boat-access only with controlled diver numbers

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Eilat