Banda Neira Jetty Dive Site — Banda Sea
About Banda Neira Jetty
A legendary muck diving site directly under the old colonial jetty of Banda Neira. Home to rare critters including mandarin fish, frogfish, seahorses, and ghost pipefish hiding among rubble and sponges. Best dived at dusk when the tiny, elusive mandarin fish emerge for their mesmerizing mating dance — one of diving's most magical encounters.
Site Information
- Depth: 2–12 m
- Difficulty: beginner
- Site type: muck
- Best time: Year-round (best at dusk)
- Region: Banda Sea
Highlights
- Mandarin Fish
- Frogfish
- Seahorses
- Ghost Pipefish