Close-up of a healthy coral colony with small fish, showcasing vibrant marine life.
Federated States of Micronesia · Yap

Lighthouse Pass

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • 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

Safety notes

Fissured terrain with holes, chimneys and swim-throughs poses entanglement/navigation risk; tidal current

Permits & fees

No site-specific dive permit found; diving is arranged through licensed Yap operators (Yap Divers/Manta Ray Bay Resort, Beyond the Reef); Yap State's manta ray sanctuary law (2008) protects surrounding waters out to about 12nm offshore

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Colonia (Yap)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.