Simon's Reef
Also known as: Simons Reef
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- 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 - depth (18m+), distance offshore, and current strength make this unsuitable and unsafe for snorkelers
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable currents including possible down-currents around the pinnacles, depth requiring good gas management (Nitrox commonly used), thermoclines at depth, complex overhang/recess terrain increasing entanglement/silt-out and navigation risk, drift-style surfacing away from the boat's original position
Permits & fees
Gili Eco Trust diving/eco levy ~IDR 50,000 (~US$5) per diver, funding marine patrols and mooring buoys across Gili dive sites
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Gili Meno
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.