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All about Panettone dive site

South Ari Atoll
Depth max
30 m
Diver level
Novice
Visibility
to 25 m

Panettone is a dive site around Ari Atoll that features a big cave, overhangs, and a healthy reef. Due to the strong currents of sometimes more than 2 knots, this spot is famous for its drift diving opportunities.

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What to see

Panettone has beautiful soft corals and purple fans that are full of small tropical fish. The larger species include barracudas, huge trevallies, gray reef sharks, and whitetip sharks. Sometimes it is even possible to see enormous manta rays.

When to go diving in Panettone

The northeast monsoon brings the dry season to Panettone from January to May, accompanied by numerous sea turtles. The rainy season is usually from June to November, but diving is possible during that time as well. The air averages 28-30C/82-86F, while the water temperature ranges between 26-29C/79-84F.