Mergulhar em Guam
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The topography is just as impressive underwater as it is above it. Dramatic drop-offs, sloping reefs, coral gardens, limestone caves, and swim-throughs have made Guam a real playground for divers. It even has a 90-meter/300-foot long Blue Hole. Plus, divers can explore the Mariana Trench, the deepest water in the world.
Divers can also explore historic wrecks from World War I and World War II, and even older ships from the early trading days, such as the Spanish Manila Galleons that linked the Philippines with Mexico across the Pacific Ocean.
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Condições de Mergulho
The water temperature in Guam is pretty constant throughout the year, ranging from 27° C/80° F to 29° C/84° F.
On some of the dives, currents may be strong, but the local dive operators will know the best spots for every type of diver.
Water visibility in Guam is usually very good - between 20 and 30 meters (66-100 feet).
Tipos de Mergulho
Destaques
The Blue Hole
The Blue Hole is one of Guam’s signature dives. This huge crater in the reef enjoys warm water, calm sea, and a variety of underwater attractions. Blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, large snappers, octopus, marble rays, and many different creatures can be spotted here. One of the best parts of the Blue Hole is the window at about 38 meters/125 feet that opens up into the open ocean. Diving through the window is referred to as “shooting the Hole”. This is a fun dive that’s definitely a must if you want to try something different from the usual reef dive sites.
Tokai Maru and SMS Cormoran
Considered by many the best wreck dive sites in Guam, Tokai Maru is an old Japanese passenger-cargo ship that sunk in Apra Harbor in 1943 during WWII. The ship is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and sits right next to another famous wreck – the SMS Cormoran II, which sunk during WWI. Tokai Maru’s engine room is intact, and divers can explore its catwalks and cargo holds. The SMS Cormoran is also suitable for penetration, and divers can swim nearly the entire length of the ship. However, bear in mind that these dive sites are available for only advanced divers on Nitrox.
Kizugawa Maru
Another historical wreck from WWII, Kizugawa Maru is a Japanese cargo ship that was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine in 1944. The shipwreck sits upright in the sand and has an intact anti-aircraft deck gun on its bow. There are various cargo holds and swim-through worth exploring inside Kizugawa Maru. But because of its depth, the wreck is accessible only to technical divers.
The Crevice
Located at Orote Point Cliffline, this spectacular dive site is an enormous cut in the reef featuring a large boulder in its center. It is a rewarding spot where divers can see moray eels, sea turtles, blacktip reef sharks, barracudas, and numerous types of reef fish. The huge coral formations and sea fans are also a treat. Beware of the currents.
American Tanker
The American Tanker is a large concrete barge from WWII when the U.S. transported fuel to Guam via large concrete barges. The barge was sunk after it was no longer needed, and remains of other such barges can also be seen along the breakwater. Hanging off the western side of the pilothouse is an American flag - a very popular spot for taking selfies. As opposed to many other wreck dive sites in Guam, the American Tanker can be explored by both beginners and advanced divers. The wreck lies in shallow water and the visibility is outstanding.
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