Grand Canyon

Best time to dive

December to February; January to February; May to October

What you might see

• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Pygmy seahorseLikely
• SeahorseLikely

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 - deep boat-dive pinnacle with strong current, not marketed for snorkeling

Safety notes

Strong Kuroshio current requiring negative entry and experienced boat crew; depth (25-33m+) narcosis/NDL risk; risk of being swept off/past the pinnacle if entry timing/positioning is wrong; boat-drop logistics

Permits & fees

No confirmed mandatory dive permit or per-dive conservation fee specific to Green Island found (unlike Kenting's park fee system); falls under Taiwan's East Coast National Scenic Area/marine protected area framework generally - VERIFY with operator or Ocean Conservation Administration (oca.gov.tw)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Green Island