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Punt Canon

Punt Canon is one of those sites we always recommend, especially for divers who appreciate an intact reef. We're talking serious hard coral here, a wall of lettuce and boulder brain corals stretching out, dotted with sponges and gorgonians. The visibility usually sits around 25 metres, sometimes more, which really lets you appreciate the sheer scale of the reef structure. Our favourite part has to be the Tarpon Bridge, a natural archway on the eastern end. It’s not just a cool swim-through; you’ll often find tarpon hanging out in the shadows, big, silver torpedoes just watching you pass. Keep an eye out for hawksbill turtles cruising by, and if you look closely into the crevices, we’ve found candy basslets and the occasional banded basslet, those tiny, colourful jewels. It's a fairly shallow dive, maxing out at 19 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time to explore. It’s a boat dive only, which means it sees less traffic and feels properly pristine. Perfect for photographers or anyone who loves a healthy, thriving reef.