Conception Rocks - Inner Islands

Gumi Cenik 2 is a solid option if you're looking for a relaxed dive in the Gili Trawangan area. It's mostly coral with sandy patches, topping out at around 15m, so it’s easy diving. We’ve found plenty of reef fish here: butterflyfish, angelfish, even a few parrotfish like the marbled variety. The trick is to slow right down, particularly in the sand and around the smaller coral blocks – that’s where you’re likely to spot the banded blennies or a pipefish if you're lucky. Visibility averages about 9m, so it’s not always a wide-angle dream, but it’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts and a gentle drift.

Location
Inner Islands, Seychelles, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-4.667200, 55.374100
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Port Launay Marine National Park

Best Time to Dive in Inner Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Inner Islands occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 29.0°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 29.8°C
  • June: 28.5°C
  • July: 26.8°C
  • August: 26.6°C
  • September: 27.4°C
  • October: 28.3°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Inner Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Conception Rocks

Marine Life in Inner Islands

Home to 184 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 8 hard corals, 6 sharks & rays, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Conception Rocks

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 11 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories