Yap, Micronesia

Big Bend

Best months: Jan–Dec

Why dive here

With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Big Bend offers some of Yap's richest diving. Water sits around 29°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Grey Reef Sharks and Seahorses · 297+ species recorded

Water29°C · warmest January, February, March

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Big Bend in Yap is often a drift dive, following the channel. You'll move with the current past steep walls, looking out for grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-off. It’s a site for those comfortable with current and keen to see pelagics without much effort. Keep an eye on your depth here, as the wall drops deep.