Long Dong Bay
Long Dong Bay has a walk-in ramp that makes it easy for entering and exiting when the conditions are calm. Perfect for beginners and advanced Divers alike.
Long Dong Bay is divided into 4 separate sites. Number 4, located next to Hemei Elementary School, is the most popular and has the most variety of features to explore. The Dragon's Ridge has an assortment of fish schools. Its crevices always hide sea creatures of all kinds. It’s handy to carry a flashlight to illuminate the creatures within.
Site Details
Search for moray eels, banded shrimp, clownfish, and schools of yellow-striped snappers and pufferfish. In the shallows, you’ll find schools of sergeant majors, barracudas, and bigeyes. Just 5m deep, you can spot a large colony of brain coral at the entrance to the gully. Early in the season, squid farms (large bundles of bamboo) can be seen and large squid often visit.
Depth Range
10-25m
Currents
There are usually just tidal currents gently drifting you in or out, nothing substantial
Average Visibility
8-12m
Recommended Level
All levels
Unique Features
Dragon’s Back Ridgeline and Squid Farms
Hazards
When waves are big, it can be tricky exiting the water up the rocks onto the ramp.