Alnoman Island

Amaala

Top Dive Time

45-60Min

Distance

2.5 km @ 225° From

Alquff Coast Guard

Approx 15 - 20 minutes by boat

Skills

Beginners, Advanced, Snorkellers, Free Diving,

Site Features

Snorkelling, Plateau,

Located near the coast between AMAALA and Duba lies the rocky, uninhabited island of Alnoman. This dive spot provides plenty of opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime adventures for divers of many experience levels.

Visitors to the island can expect a real treat, as there are five different sites around the island just waiting to be explored. However, photography, history and adventure enthusiasts are sure to be most excited by the island’s third site. Right at the end of the route, divers will come across a shipwreck immersed at a depth of just 5m.

Nestled against the island’s southern reef, the underwater remains of this once mighty ship are now worn from the passing of time, encrusted with an assortment of coral and home to a variety of marine organisms.

Thanks to the excellent 15–20m visibility boasted by all five sites, divers can enjoy front-row seats with clear lines of view to the stunning coral formations, vigorous barracuda, and schools of Napoleon wrasse enjoying the warm waters of Alnoman Island.

Upon nearing the sandy bottoms of all five sites, located at 20m, divers are able to swim through numerous pinnacles and clusters of coral heads.

Amongst the coral heads, there are bright, yellow boxfish and lionfish searching for sustenance. With a bit of luck, you could potentially sight some turtles floating in the shallow waters around this island. Equally captivating encounters with the resident whitetip sharks and bluespotted ribbontail rays are possible.

As you swim, you are also likely to come across caverns bursting with aquatic life. While you may be tempted to enter them, this is not recommended due to safety concerns. The beauty of these caverns is meant to be appreciated from the outside.

Barracudas are powerful fish with razor-sharp teeth that point backwards to prevent prey from escaping their grasp. Divers should avoid wearing shiny items like watches and jewellery when swimming with these creatures, as they may mistake these objects for the silvery fish they consume.