Dixon's Pinnacle

Best time to dive

October to April; November to February

What you might see

• BarracudaReliably seen
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Napoleon wrasseReliably seen
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkPossible

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

Nitrogen narcosis risk at depth, bottom time limited to 20-25 min, 45-60 min boat transit can cause seasickness

Permits & fees

Same as other Havelock sites - standard Andaman entry certificate for foreigners plus reported diving permit fee (see IND-0007, VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Havelock