When is the best time to dive Mohéli Marine Park?

The best months to dive Mohéli Marine Park are May, June, July, August, September, October, when conditions are most favorable.

What certification do I need to dive Mohéli Marine Park?

Mohéli Marine Park requires a minimum certification of Open Water. Currents are typically moderate and the maximum depth reaches 40 m.

How much does it cost to dive Mohéli Marine Park?

A 2-tank dive at Mohéli Marine Park averages around $90 USD. The destination is in our mid range tier.

Why does Mohéli Marine Park score 60.0/100 on OkToDive?

Mohéli Marine Park earns a 60.0/100 Score based on 12 weighted categories including marine life, coral health, visibility, operator quality, and value. Backed by 15 operator reviews.

Mohéli Marine Park Diving — Score: 60.0/100 | Conditions, Operators & Guide

Q: What will I see diving Mohéli Marine Park?

Mohéli Marine Park is known for coelacanth (deep), green turtle, humpback whale, manta ray, Napoleon wrasse, with 15–30 m visibility and 25–30°C water temperatures.

Back to directory

World Class

Intermediate

Mohéli Marine Park

ComorosIndian Ocean

60.0

SCORE

-12.3800°N

43.7200°E

Mohéli Marine Park protects the waters around the Comoros' smallest island, where coelacanths — living fossils once thought extinct — dwell in deep caves. Green turtles nest on park beaches, humpback whales calve offshore, and the reefs are healthy and virtually undived. Among the world's most remote and rewarding frontier destinations.

Comoros' Coelacanth Kingdom

Visibility15–30 m

Temperature25–30°C

Max Depth40 m

Currentmoderate

2-Tank Dive$90

Best MonthsMay, June, July, August

CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

Click any score to see a detailed breakdown

Marine Life

75.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity

Megafauna Encounters

Reef Fish Abundance

Macro Life

Endemic Species

Marine Life Diversity

75.0

Coral & Reef Health

72.0

Visibility & Conditions

70.0

Dive Site Variety

48.0

Water Temperature

88.0

Depth & Access

60.0

Operator Quality

55.0

Topside Experience

42.0

Getting There

15.0

Value & Cost

62.0

Crowding

95.0

Social Proof

38.0

Key Species

coelacanth (deep)green turtlehumpback whalemanta rayNapoleon wrasse

Dive Types

reefwalldrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

turtle nesting beach visitsLivingston's fruit bat colonyvillage walkswhale watching

Nearby Cultural Sites

Traditional Comorian villages

Non-Diver Partner Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended

Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

Dive insurance is essential. Standard travel insurance often excludes scuba diving. We recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network) for comprehensive dive accident coverage.

Learn More at DAN.org

Hyperbaric Chamber500 km — Réunion Hospital Chamber (nearest reliable)

Nearest Hospital10 km

Minimal medical; evacuation to Mayotte or Réunion for chamber treatment; very remote

Skill LevelIntermediate

Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Mohéli Laka Lodge Diving

PADI

4.4

15 reviews

Compare This Dive Site

Honest reality check

What your dive shop won't tell you

The minimum certification printed on a brochure is the legal floor, not the honest recommendation. Here's what we actually think you should bring to this site.

Recommended logged dives

40+

Below this we'd send you somewhere easier first.

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

“Intermediate minimum — deep profiles and variable viz.”

What will challenge you

→Moderate currents. Expect to drift — this is not a skill-builder site for a first trip after certification.
→Recreational limit of 40 m is reachable here (max depth 40 m). Gas planning and NDL tracking matter.
→Nearest hyperbaric chamber is ~500 km away. Evacuation is slow. Dive conservative profiles and get DAN insurance before you fly.
→Variable visibility
→Deep profiles

What will surprise you

→Thermoclines can drop water temp by 5°C between the surface and depth. Your wetsuit choice should match the minimum, not the average.
→Permit-restricted access. Daily cap: 15 divers. Book 6+ months ahead through a licensed operator.
→Mohéli Marine Park has more marine life variety than most divers expect
→Local operators know spots the guidebooks miss

Time of day

When to dive it

Every dive shop gives you this briefing at 7am. We just wrote it down. Tidal dependency: slight. Optimal window: First light to 11am for best visibility..

Morning

Viz
high
Current
moderate
Crowd
light

reef exploration
photography

Best light and calmest conditions before afternoon wind picks up.

Afternoon

Viz
moderate
Current
moderate
Crowd
moderate

drift diving
second tank

Wind chop can reduce viz. Still diveable but morning is better.

Month-by-month

Dive forecast

Realistic conditions by month. Viz ranges are what you should actually expect, not best-case marketing numbers. Confidence % is the share of days that match this profile historically.

Month	Viz (m)	Temp (°C)	Current	Sea	Rain	Confidence	Highlights
Jan	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Feb	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Mar	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active, peak season crowds
Apr	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
May	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
Jun	15–23	29	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active
Jul	15–23	29	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Aug	15–23	29	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Sep	15–23	29	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active, manta season
Oct	15–23	29	Mod	Mod	Wet	70%	reef fish active
Nov	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active
Dec	23–30	28	Mod	Calm	Light	70%	reef fish active

Shoot here

Photography brief

Subjects are only half the shot. A perfect macro site is useless in a three-knot drift, and a wide-angle dream is useless at 35 m with a murky ceiling. These are the conditions, not the hype.

Macro subjects59

Wide angle72

Viz stability62

Hover friendliness55

Natural light49

Recommended kit

→Wide-angle or fisheye (8-15mm range), dual strobes for close-focus wide angle

Level up here

What this site will teach you

The dives that made you a better diver are the ones that made you uncomfortable for the right reasons. Here's what this site will quietly train you for.

Deep diving comfort
advanced
Regular dives past 30m build confidence at depth.

What it costsEstimates — calibration pending

7-day trip, per person

Rough ranges anchored to existing regional data — not booking quotes. Land-based trip, standard breakdown.

Budget

$2,400–$3,550

Hostels, shore diving, cheap eats

Flights (RT from US): $1,150–$1,450
Accommodation / day: $50–$100
Diving / day: $80–$90
Food / day: $40–$80
Transfers + misc: $80–$230

Mid-range

$3,900–$5,850

3-star hotels, standard boat ops, mix of restaurants

Flights (RT from US): $1,700–$2,100
Accommodation / day: $120–$220
Diving / day: $90–$120
Food / day: $90–$160
Transfers + misc: $80–$230

Splurge

$6,500–$10,350

Top resorts or liveaboards, premium operators

Flights (RT from US): $2,500–$3,100
Accommodation / day: $260–$500
Diving / day: $120–$150
Food / day: $180–$350
Transfers + misc: $80–$230

Flights priced round-trip from a major US hub. Figures are per person on a shared room. Solo travelers add ~30% to accommodation.

Pair with

Build a trip around it

Most divers fly across the world for one destination and don't realise another worth-it site is 90 minutes away. Here are the honest pairings.

Best dive types here

Mohéli Marine Park Diving — Comoros