Overview
Experience Havelock’s Red Pillar with a premium fun dive designed for certified scuba divers who want more underwater time and a longer exploration of this offshore reef.
Red Pillar is located approximately 15 km offshore from Havelock and is reached by a 20–30 minute speedboat ride. The dive site is known for its distinctive vertical coral pillar covered with reddish-orange hard and soft corals. Its multi-level underwater structure allows divers to explore different sections of the reef according to their certification, dive plan and sea conditions.
The Premium Fun Dive includes an extended underwater experience compared with the standard Red Pillar dive. The vendor describes the Pro upgrade as adding 15 minutes underwater, additional GoPro photos and videos, and an extended circuit covering multiple depth levels and more time around the pillar base.
After meeting at the dive centre, participants complete certification verification, equipment fitting and a detailed site briefing. A speedboat then takes the group to Red Pillar, where the guide leads the dive around the reef formation. Depending on certification and conditions, the route can include the reef top, mid-pillar and deeper sections.
Open Water certified divers can generally explore to a maximum planned depth of 18 m, while Advanced Open Water divers may access sections down to 25 m, subject to the dive plan and conditions. The dive includes a safety stop before ascent.
Red Pillar offers opportunities to see tropical reef fish, coral formations and marine life such as butterflyfish, angelfish, snappers, groupers, moray eels and nudibranchs. Sightings are naturally dependent on conditions and marine activity. Morning dives can provide favourable light on the reddish-orange coral formations.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Premium Red Pillar Fun Dive
- Check-in and certification verification.
- Equipment fitting and site briefing.
- 20–30 minute speedboat transfer to Red Pillar.
- Extended guided dive around the coral pillar.
- Explore different reef depths according to certification and dive plan.
- Safety stop and ascent.
- Return to Havelock and receive dive photos/videos.
Difficulty and fitness
Physically fit and medically suitable for recreational scuba diving.
- Rest well, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and do not dive when unwell or congested.
What to bring
Carry your certification card, arrive on time, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and inform the dive team about relevant medical conditions or recent illness.
Essentials
- Certification card, swimwear, towel, dry clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, water, snacks and relevant medical information.
Getting there
Meet at the designated dive centre for certification check, gear fitting and briefing before the boat transfer.
Reach the designated dive centre in Havelock and proceed to the jetty with the dive team. Red Pillar is approximately 20–30 minutes from the jetty by speedboat.
Trip details
Included
- Speedboat transfer
- Certified dive guide
- Full scuba equipment
- Pre-dive briefing
- Extended underwater time
- GoPro photos & videos
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Meals, personal expenses, travel to Havelock, personal dive gear and services not specifically mentioned.
Before you book
This is a certified-diver experience. Open Water certification is required. Maximum planned depth is generally 18 m for Open Water divers and up to 25 m for Advanced Open Water divers. The dive site is offshore, so boat and diving conditions are subject to weather and sea conditions.
Safety notes
Follow the dive guide, stay within your certification depth limits, maintain buddy awareness and complete the planned safety stop. Sea conditions and dive routes may vary.
Participant requirements
Name, age, contact details, certification level, diving experience and relevant medical information.
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