Marshall Islands
Saratoga
About this Dive Site
Description
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) is an iconic American aircraft carrier wreck, resting at Bikini Atoll after being a target in the 1946 nuclear tests. Explore its vast flight deck, hangar bays, and superstructure, now teeming with vibrant coral and diverse marine life, including schools of fish and graceful rays.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C |
Peak Season
January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, potential for manta rays
Feb
Manta ray season continues
Mar
Manta ray season peaks
Apr
Transitioning out of manta season, good reef diving
More monthly highlights
May
Calm seas, excellent for macro photography
Jun
Rainy season, potential for reduced visibility but still good marine life
Jul
Rainy season, good chance of seeing turtles
Aug
End of rainy season, visibility improving
Sep
Excellent visibility, start of turtle nesting season
Oct
Turtle nesting season, good chance of seeing reef sharks
Nov
Manta ray season begins
Dec
Manta ray season continues
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