Pinnacle

Mirabella Dive Site

Named after Jakarta-based diving supporter Mbak Mira Hassan, Mirabella offers breathtaking pinnacle formations rising from a steep sand and coral slope. Miguel’s Diving starts this pinnacle dive at three large pillars that ascend in a row. Divers pass a dramatic underwater landscape of additional pinnacles and promontories. This site is well-protected from heavy waves, and dives typically conclude over a tall coral pinnacle.

Sentinels Dive Site

Over a dozen pinnacles of varying heights rise from a gently sloping reef, creating an ever-changing underwater landscape. Some pinnacles are stubby, while others are needle-
like pillars. One pillar, topped with a tangled Octopus sponge, resembles a Rastafarian. Large anemones, along with their resident fish and shrimp, thrive on other pinnacles. The site also
features a coral reef slope, making it one of Gorontalo’s few dive sites where divers can explore a bottom. The mix of coral, sponges, and sand makes for a relaxing shallow dive.

Sunken Island Dive Site

Discovered by accident, this massive pinnacle rises from a sandy bottom, resembling a submerged island. Its nearshore edge reaches as shallow as 15 meters, while the ocean-facing side plunges below 40 meters. Its flat top at seven meters provides an ideal spot for a safety stop. The mid-section of the pinnacle is forested by dense, fine-branching corals in multiple colors, creating a unique seascape unlike any other in Gorontalo. Gigantic pink Cabbage coral formations approach three meters in diameter. Blue ribbon eels hide among mushroom corals and patches of rubble. Miguel’s Diving typically guides this dive in a spiral to maximize exploration of the sea mount.