About Sec de la Passe
Sec de la Passe is a dive site located within the inner Gulf of Tadjoura, known for its walls adorned with soft corals and abundant glassfish. This site offers an immersive experience into the vibrant reef ecosystems of Djibouti, showcasing the healthy and diverse coral growth that thrives in the region's nutrient-rich waters. The presence of glassfish often attracts predators, adding an element of dynamic marine interaction to the dive. The Gulf of Tadjoura is characterized by its deep, nutrient-rich waters, which support significant plankton blooms. These conditions make the area particularly appealing to juvenile whale sharks, which gather here from October to February. While diving Sec de la Passe, divers might also have opportunities for respectful encounters with these gentle giants at the surface. The site is part of the liveaboard route that focuses on the inner gulf, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers comfortable with potential currents. It exemplifies the blend of spectacular reef diving and potential pelagic encounters that Djibouti offers.
Highlights
Walls adorned with soft coralsAbundant glassfishVibrant reef ecosystemPotential for dynamic marine interactionsLocated in plankton-rich Gulf of Tadjoura
Dive site facts: Sec de la Passe
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard only
- Level
- Intermediate
- Dive type
- , Reef
- Region / port
- Djibouti
- Coordinates
- 11.6667° N, 43.1000° E
Conditions & Currents
Moderate currents can run here, so plan drift entries and stay close to the group. It is usually briefed as a dive for intermediate divers. The site is reached by liveaboard, so entries are run from the tender or straight off the back deck. Tide, wind and season all shift the picture from day to day, so the crew's briefing on the boat always overrides any general description.
Why dive Sec de la Passe from a liveaboard?
Sec de la Passe is one of Djibouti's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Sec de la Passe on their Djibouti itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Sec de la Passe
These liveaboards may visit Sec de la Passe on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Elegante
Djibouti
14 guests25 m
$208/day
Felicidad II
Djibouti
18 guests30 m
$209/day
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