Dixon's Pinnacle: Three
Underwater Mountains Await

Dixon’s Pinnacle is one of the top dive sites in the Andaman Islands, with three massive underwater pinnacles rising from 40+ meters, covered in yellow soft corals. Divers often compare it to an “underwater action movie set.” It is also a world-class cleaning station where manta rays, whale sharks, and sea turtles come to be groomed by cleaner fish.

This is one of Havelock’s “holy trinity” sites alongside Johnny’s Gorge and Jackson’s Bar, and a top pick for advanced divers who want big topography and pelagic encounters.

After a 45-60 minute boat ride, you descend into a world that feels like an action movie. The first pinnacle appears at 18 meters, a huge underwater mountain covered in yellow soft corals.

Schools of surgeonfish and anthias create curtains of color. Napoleon wrasse, the gentle giants with those knowing eyes, come in for a closer look. In the blue water, large barracuda patrol. At the cleaning station, you might witness manta rays hovering motionless while tiny cleaner fish work their magic.

Navigating across the three pinnacles takes some skill. Each structure goes from 18-23m at the top to 30-35m at the base, with sandy valleys between them. The moderate currents pull in schooling fish, making this one of the most visually packed dives around Havelock.

Bottom time is limited at these depths (20-25 minutes), but every moment is filled with dramatic encounters and world-class underwater scenery.