When is the best time to dive Shark Point?

The typical diving season is January to December; July to August. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Shark Point good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Kenya · Mombasa Marine Park

Also known as: Shark Point 1

January to December; July to August

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Open Water

Not a snorkel site - limited - mainly a scuba site given the depth, though shallower reef-top sections may allow snorkeling (VERIFY)

reduced visibility during windy Jul-Aug season; beginners require guided dives

Mombasa Marine National Park KWS entry fee - non-resident adult $25/child $15; Kenya resident KES 675/350; East African citizen KES 500/250

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Mombasa

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