K-Rock
Explore a volcanic underwater rock formation surrounded by vibrant marine life in the Andaman Sea.
- Depth
- 12 - 19 m
- Visibility
- 10 - 25 m
- Minimum level
- Open Water Diver
- Entry
- Boat entry
- Water
- 27 - 30°C
K-Rock Dive Site is an offshore scuba-diving site northeast of Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its signature feature is an isolated volcanic rock formation rising from a sandy seabed, creating a compact habitat for diverse reef fish.
What divers can expect
- Published dive information describes generally mild current, with typical visibility around 10–25 m (33–82 ft). K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
- Commonly reported marine life includes schools of snapper, sweetlips, butterflyfish, soldierfish, Napoleon wrasse, and nudibranchs. K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
- The site's rock, crevices, small overhangs, and surrounding sand make it particularly interesting for underwater navigation and close reef exploration. PPT - Explore the K-Rock Dive Site on Neil Island PowerPoint Presentation - ID:13714476
What it's like
- K-Rock is essentially a lone reef/rock formation surrounded by sand, rather than an extensive continuous reef. That concentrates much of the dive around one prominent underwater feature. K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
- The sandy surroundings can also reward careful observation, while good buoyancy helps avoid stirring up sediment near the bottom. K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
Good to know
- Access is by boat, typically from Neil Island/Shaheed Dweep. K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
- Depth information varies by operator: multiple sources place much of the site around 10–19 m, while another operator reports dives reaching roughly 25–26 m. The planned profile should therefore be confirmed with the dive operator before entering the water. K-Rock dive site, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman · Diver Atlas
- Published descriptions generally make K-Rock approachable for certified recreational divers, but actual suitability depends on the day's current, visibility, chosen depth, and individual certification level.
When to dive it
Best conditions: October - May
Outside those months the site still gets dived - visibility and sea state just move around, so ask us what the water is doing the week you are here.
What the water is doing
The figures our guides brief on. They are what the site usually gives you - the sea gets the final say on the morning, and the boat briefing always wins.
- Depth12 - 19 m
- Visibility10 - 25 m
- Water temperature27 - 30°C
- CurrentMild current
- No current
- Mild current
- Moderate current
- Strong current
Comfortable for a diver holding their own buoyancy.
Under the surface
Before you dive
The rules every diver on this site is held to, whichever trip brings you here. None of them are negotiable, and none of them are a surprise on the day.
Minimum age
Ten years old for a first guided dive, twelve and above for certified diving. Ask us if you are travelling with younger children.
Medical declaration
You will complete a diver medical questionnaire before entering the water. A "yes" to any question means a doctor has to sign you off first, so tell us early rather than on the boat.
Flying after diving
Leave at least 18 hours between your last dive and your flight. Book your trip home with that gap already in it - we cannot shorten it for you.
Insurance
Bring travel insurance that names recreational scuba diving, including chamber treatment and evacuation. We will ask to see it.
This is general guidance for recreational diving, not medical advice about you. If any of it is a question rather than a formality, speak to a doctor before you travel.
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Want this site on your log? Tell us when you are on the island and we will put you on the boat that goes there.
What people say once the boat is back in
Best first dive I could have asked for. The instructors were unbelievably patient - I panicked at four metres on the first attempt and nobody made me feel stupid about it. Second attempt went fine and I finished the course three days later.
Rahul MenonOpen Water Diver Only one of us dives. Every other operator we spoke to had a plan where the other one sat on a beach for four days. Aqua Nomad put the snorkel line off the same boat, so we were in the same water the whole week - and by day three I had done a Discover Scuba dive too. The sunset sailing on the last evening was the best hour of the trip.
Priya and Arjun NairHoneymoon, FebruaryThey called the Dixon crossing on our first morning because of a swell, and I was quietly annoyed. We dived Jackson Bar twice instead and it turned out to be the best day of the week. Getting Dixon on day three in flat water made the point - they were right and I was wrong.
Daniel OseiAdvanced Open Water Diver Two teenagers, neither of whom had dived. The instructors worked one-to-one with both of them for the first two dives without us asking, and my daughter has since booked her Open Water for next December. Whatever they did, it worked.
The Fernandes familyFour divers, two of them under fifteen I cannot swim well and I said so when I booked. They ran the whole thing one instructor to one diver, stayed in the shallow half of the bay, and never once made it feel like a concession. I have since done the swim assessment and the full course.
Aditi SharmaOpen Water Diver