Saipan (Grotto)
A marine cenote connected to the ocean by underwater tunnels, one of the most famous dive sites in the Marianas.
Depth
5–40 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore
Best time
December-June
Recommended certification
Cavern Diver
Approx. price
50 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- December-June
- Approx. price
- 50 USD / dive
A marine cenote connected to the ocean by underwater tunnels, one of the most famous dive sites in the Marianas.
Location
See on the interactive map43 species documented in Saipan (Grotto)
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
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