MARINE GUARD

Best months: Mar–May

Protected Area

澎湖縣貓嶼野生動物重要棲息環境

Why dive here

With 537+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - MARINE GUARD offers some of Kenting National Park's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeMar–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 537+ species recorded

Water24-30°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 20m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Marine Guard wreck is one of our favourite dives in Kenting, especially if you like a bit of history with your dive. This 97-meter cargo ship, sunk in 1993, sits upright in 20 meters of water, making it surprisingly accessible. We love dropping down and seeing the sheer scale of the thing emerge from the blue. The superstructure is still largely intact, allowing for some decent penetration if you’re wreck-trained and comfortable with overhead environments. Inside, schools of snapper and fusiliers swarm through the old cargo holds, glinting in the shafts of light that pierce the gloom. Look closely at the deck, and you’ll spot nudibranchs, flatworms, and the occasional lionfish lurking in the shadows. The bow section, in particular, is a highlight, covered in a tapestry of soft corals and hydroids, where we often find moray eels peeking out from behind plating corals. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration, offering something new each time you visit. We’d suggest going in the morning before any wind picks up; the visibility can be stunning then.