Jonny’s Gorge

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Johnny’s Gorge is one of the most spectacular dive sites around Havelock. It is named after an Andaman local, a Karen, who discovered the dive site many years ago. It is a deep dive site well suited for advanced divers.

Johnny’s Gorge is known for it’s White Tip Reef Sharks and because it is in the open sea, it often sees an abundance and variety of pelagic life. Rays and Turtles are often sighted.

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Wildlife Species

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SSI Training Centers

26m / 85ft

Max. Depth

advanced

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