Naftan Point
Described as one of the best wall dives in the Marianas, at Saipan's southern tip and reached by boat. The wall starts at about 14 m and drops past 40 m (listed to about 60 m) with fan corals, giant clams and very clear water; sharks, napoleon wrasse and barracuda are possible at the drop-off.
Facts
- Region: Mariana Islands – Guam & Saipan
- Area: Saipan
- Depth: 14–60 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, drift
- Coordinates: 15.086, 145.693 (approximate)
- Highlights: fan corals, giant clams, blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, octopus, barracuda
- Unverified: No published GPS found; the pin is a map-based placement and is only indicative. (southern tip, Naftan Point)
- Tips: Stay within your certified depth on the wall and carry a surface marker for open-water ascents.