Sabalos
Boat dive · Reef drift
A marine-life focused drift over coral ridges and sandy channels, where big silver tarpon and barracuda hang in the current. Just a short boat ride from shore.
About this site
Sabalos is a classic Playa del Carmen drift dive and a favourite for anyone who wants to see big fish. Only about fifteen minutes by boat from shore, the reef's coral ridges and sandy channels are patrolled by large tarpon and barracuda, which often hang motionless in the current as you drift past. A relaxed profile at 8–15 metres makes it a good step up for newly certified divers.
Marine life spotted here
- Tarpon
- Barracuda
- Reef fish
- Sandy-channel critters
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