Scuba Diving at Minerva Ledge, Havelock Island

a green sea turtle swimming over a beautiful coral reef beneath the sea surface

About Minerva Ledge Dive Site At Havelock AKA Swaraj Dweep

Description:- Minerva Ledge is the best diving spot for intermediate divers located 18 kilometers east of Havelock Island. Minerva Ledge is a very huge dive site that can’t be explored on a single dive. In 1970, Jacques Cousteau discovered the site during his exploration of the Andaman Islands.

It is a popular spot to experience flat coral gardens, nudibranchs, and spectacular sea dwellers including reef fish and sharks. The strong water currents of the site make it a popular hotspot for drift diving too. You might also spot occasional visits of turtles, moray eels, and giant groupers who take refuge under rocky outcrops. The depth of the dive site fluctuates between 12 to 24 meters.

Topography:- Large Reef

Dive Level (Suitable for):- Intermediate and Advanced Divers

Best Time To Scuba Dive:- December to April ( 5:10 am till 11:30 am )

Dive site depth:- 14-18 meters

What we can see during scuba diving at Minerva Ledge!

Regularly spotted marine species:- Oriental Sweetlips, Angelfishes, Surgeonfishes, Triggerfishes, Butterflyfishes, Banded Sea Kraits, Green turtles, Eagle Rays, Juvenile fish, Schools of Snappers, unicorn fish, Fusiliers, Surgeonfish, Giant Grouper, and many more.

Occasionally spotted marine species:- Mobula, Rays, Sea turtles, Sharks, White tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, cat sharks, and many more.

Popular coral species:- Nudibranchs, a mixture of soft and hard corals