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Royal Reef

Royal Reef, right near the hotel, offers a surprisingly rich dive, especially considering its easy access. We often drop in from the beach, a short surface swim brings you to the edge of a gentle wall. It’s not a dramatic vertical drop, more like a sloping reef that steps down, but it’s loaded with life. Here, we've spent entire dives just hovering over a patch of Eight-ray Finger Coral, watching Glassy Sweepers hover in the crevices while Big Roughy lurk in the shadows. Look for the electric flash of a Beau Gregory darting between the coral heads, or a shy Spotted Trunkfish slowly propelling itself along the sand patches at the base. We particularly love the shallower sections on sunny afternoons; the light filtering through the water really makes the corals pop. Visibility usually sits around 23m, offering clear views of the busy reef. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in without fighting strong currents. Don't rush past the sandy areas either; we've spotted some interesting nudibranchs and even a shy Donkey Dung sea hare there.