

Best for beginner divers, Up to 13m, boat entry, variable current.
Basalt Island, located near East Ninepin Island, features a reef environment suitable for beginners and snorkellers. The site ranges from the surface to a maximum depth of 13 metres. Divers frequently encounter Zebra Lionfish, Flamingo Tongue, and Clark's Anemonefish. Other species recorded here include Robust Ghost Pipefish, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Stonefish, Indian Lionfish, Scorpionfish, White-spotted Puffer, Flatworm, Pufferfish, Rock Cod, Starry Puffer, and various wrasses. Access is by boat only. Conditions, including visibility and current, are variable. Due to active boat traffic in the Sai Kung area, divers must deploy a surface marker buoy before ascent and remain aware of their surroundings.
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Check current conditions with your charter operator before entering, as visibility and current can vary considerably even day to day. Boat traffic around Sai Kung is busy, so deploy your surface marker buoy well before you begin your ascent.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 13m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-29°C
Current
Variable
Common sightings include Zebra Lionfish, Flamingo Tongue, and Clark's Anemonefish. You may also encounter Robust Ghost Pipefish, Stonefish, various pufferfish, nudibranchs, and rock cod.
Yes, the reef structure and shallow depth range of up to 13 metres make this site appropriate for newly certified divers and snorkellers.
The reef extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of 13 metres.
This is a boat-only site; you must arrange transport with a charter operator to reach the island.
Water temperatures range from 19C in January to 29C in September. Visibility and currents are variable, so check conditions with your charter operator before entering the water.
Diving at Basalt Island in Tseung Kwan O requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Basalt Island in Tseung Kwan O. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 29°C.