The Grotto

Located on Saipan’s rugged northeast coast, this unforgettable shore dive begins with a steep, one hundred and ten step descent to the bottom of a collapsed subterranean chamber. Once the chamber’s ceiling, a large limestone rock now sits in a pool of crystal clear water and serves as the entry and exit point for divers as they explore this popular cavern dive. Under the surface, light from three different exit holes plays magically within the darkness of the cave while guiding divers to the open sea. Exiting these tunnels reveals towering limestone cliffs being pounded by the surf above and a steep sloping wall below. With visibility consistently over 100 feet, it is easy to see turtles taking a breath at the surface while watching schools of trevally cruise the depths and currents. Back within the cavern, predawn dives almost always deliver sleeping turtles and small reef sharks as they seek protection from predators with better things to do at night.

Running Time: 10:26