Exploring the Underwater Marvels of Snoopy Island

Nestled along the coastline of the UAE, Snoopy Island stands as a picturesque gem and a diver's paradise. Just off the shore of Sandy Beach Hotel and Resort, this unique rock formation, resembling the iconic image of Snoopy® sleeping on top of his doghouse, invites divers of all levels to explore its underwater wonders.

Dive into Adventure with Sandy Beach Dive Academy

Sandy Beach Dive Academy, strategically located right in front of Snoopy Island, offers an unparalleled diving experience. Whether you're an experienced diver or a non-certified enthusiast eager to discover the magic of scuba diving. The Academy provides shore dives and Discover Scuba Diving programs, making the underwater world accessible to all.

Your Diving Journey Begins

Getting Started:

1. Buddy Up and Gear Up: Find a dive buddy, put on your gear, and take a short 40-meter walk from the shore.

2. Surface Swim: Swim about 200 meters to the last buoy.

3. Descent: Drop down to 4-5 meters at the southwest corner of the island.

Underwater Highlights

• Marine Life Galore: As you keep the rocks on your left, you'll glide over coral clusters and rocks, encountering Grouper, Moray Eel, Trumpetfish, Arabian Boxfish, Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Sergeant Major, Cardinalfish, Snapper, Picasso and Red Fanged Triggerfish, Broomtail Wrasse, Surgeonfish, Angelfish, Turtles, Nudibranch, and Cuttlefish.

• Night Dives: For those diving at night, keep an eye out for red Reef Octopus along this section.

Completing Your Dive

You've already completed your safety stop, so surface and enjoy a leisurely surface swim back to shore. For those with excellent air consumption, you might even reverse the dive, keeping the rocks on your right, and return to your starting point for an extended dive of about 70 minutes.

Dive Site Info

• Minimum Diver Level: Junior Scuba Diver

• Depth: 6 meters

• Dive Site Type: Coral Reef

• Dive Time: 60 minutes

• Distance to Site: 1 minute from shore

Snoopy Island offers a captivating underwater adventure that's accessible and thrilling for divers of all levels. Join Sandy Beach Dive Academy for an unforgettable dive experience that showcases the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes of this unique dive site. Dive into adventure at Snoopy Island today!