Snorkeling Park
Protected Area
Ilet Gosier
Why dive here
With 331+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and manta rays - Snorkeling Park offers some of Cousteau Reserve's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Snorkeling Park, despite its name, is a genuine standout for divers in Cousteau Reserve. We love dropping in here, especially when the sun is high and those rays cut through the water, illuminating the shallow coral heads. You're immediately surrounded by schools of dark green parrotfish, diligently grazing, and we always spot a few cowfish, looking rather bewildered, drifting slowly past. The finger coral formations are impressive, reaching up like bony hands, and if you take your time, you'll find tiny white pygmy venus shells tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the slate-pencil urchins too – their thick spines are unmistakable. This spot really shines for macro enthusiasts and photographers who appreciate a slower pace. There's an easy drift here on most days, making it a relaxed dive where you can truly absorb the details. We'd suggest going early in the morning to beat any surface traffic, giving you a quiet hour to explore without distraction.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Snorkeling Park
Snorkeling Park Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Snorkeling Park, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (16.17, -61.78) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.54 m/s
6.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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