Majuro & Mili · Marshall Islands · Channel & pass · Drift
Calalin Channel
A fast tidal drift past sharks, eagle rays and trevally
Calalin Channel is a pass through the atoll rim where the tidal flow turns the dive into a fast drift. Grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schools of trevally hold in the moving water, which is why advanced divers make the trip for it.
Also known as Kalalin Pass.
Where it is and how deep
7.1581° N, 171.1788° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive is a one-way drift through the channel, with the tidal current doing the work. Depths reach 25 m, and the flow carries divers along the pass past the large pelagics that gather in it.
Grey reef sharks and eagle rays work the current, and schools of trevally hang in the flow alongside them. Manta rays and coral gardens are also found on the channel, which has incredible visibility.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
- Eagle rays
- Trevally & jacks
- Manta rays
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Majuro & Mili: Divable year-round; Mar–May is generally driest and calmest, and the wetter months bring more wind than swell.
Questions divers ask
What level of diver is Calalin Channel suited to?+
Calalin Channel is suited to advanced divers. The strong current carries the dive through the pass to 25 m.
Sources
- Majuro diving - TripBase — TripBase
- Diving the Majuro Atoll — SSI
- Diving in the Marshall Islands — The Trip Verdict
- Calalin Channel (OpenStreetMap) — OpenStreetMap contributors
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