

Best for beginner divers, 10-17m, boat entry, mild current.
Sponge Garden is a reef site located off Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia, characterised by a high density of barrel sponges. The site is suitable for beginners and experienced divers, with depths ranging from 10 to 17 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Visibility varies significantly between 6 and 30 metres, and currents are generally mild. The water temperature remains warm, between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. Hazards at this site include jellyfish, lionfish, and stonefish. Night diving is permitted, with typical dives lasting 60 minutes. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, anemonefish, butterflyfish, moray eels, and various nudibranchs.
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The site is not prone to strong water currents, making it suitable for introductory dives and learners.
Visitors typically make the journey from the coastal city of Sihanoukville to the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-17m
Visibility
6-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with mild currents and an average depth of 10 metres.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Eightband Butterflyfish, White Eyed Moray, and various invertebrates like flatworms and sea stars.
The site ranges from 10 to 17 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Sponge Garden is by boat only.
The best months to dive at this site are May and November.
Divers should be aware of the presence of jellyfish, lionfish, and stonefish.
Diving at Sponge Garden in Sihanoukville requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sponge Garden in Sihanoukville. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C.
Sponge Garden in Sihanoukville typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sponge Garden in Sihanoukville typically ranges from 6 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.