

Best for beginner divers, 2-5m, boat entry, mild current.
Aloha-Effie Mai is a freshwater dive site located in Kingston Harbour, offering a shallow reef experience. The site features depths ranging from 2 to 5 metres, though it drops to 28 metres in deeper sections. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the significant seasonal temperature variation, ranging from 2 to 23 degrees Celsius, appropriate thermal protection is required. Access is by boat. Divers should avoid entering cave or swim-through areas unless they possess specific cave training and must maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp rocks. This site is suitable for beginners.
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Water temperature can drop close to freezing in winter, so a drysuit or thick wetsuit is essential outside the summer months. Check locally for up-to-date facilities and access arrangements before you arrive.
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Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
2-23°C
Current
Mild
The site features a shallow reef area between 2 and 5 metres, though the site drops to 28 metres in deeper sections.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow reef area and mild currents.
Access to Aloha-Effie Mai is by boat.
Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 2 degrees Celsius in winter to 23 degrees Celsius in August.
Divers should avoid entering cave or swim-through areas without proper training and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp rocks.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Aloha- Effie Mai in Aloha- Effie Mai. Water temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C.