

Best for advanced divers, 20-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Siaes Cave is a deep-water site in the Rock Islands featuring a combined cavern and wall system. The topography ranges from 20 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. Divers encounter an overhead environment that requires strict decompression management and awareness of nitrogen narcosis risks. Visibility typically spans 20 to 40 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for advanced divers. While conditions are generally mild, currents can shift unexpectedly, necessitating careful tide monitoring and the use of a surface marker buoy. Penetration of the cave requires specific cavern or cave certification beyond standard advanced training.
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Current at Siaes can shift without much warning despite typically mild conditions, so confirm the tide schedule with your operator before descending and carry a surface marker buoy for the ascent. Penetrating the cave proper requires cave or cavern certification beyond the standard advanced ticket, so clarify the planned dive profile with your guide at the briefing.
Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-60m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
20 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The site features yellow zoanthids and sponges on the cave surfaces, with fire dartfish, pink skunk anemonefish, boga, giant clams, sea urchins, and planehead filefish present in the reef and wall areas.
No, Siaes Cave is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depths, overhead environment, and potential for shifting currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Siaes Cave is a boat-only dive site located 27 kilometres from shore.
No, this is a deep-water dive site with an overhead environment and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Siaes Cave in Koror requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Siaes Cave in Koror. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Siaes Cave in Koror are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Siaes Cave in Koror should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Siaes Cave in Koror typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Siaes Cave in Koror typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.