Frequently asked questions.

On what days is our Ultimate Shark Encounter dive offered?

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.


On what days is our Soft Coral dive offered?

Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. 


What is the water temperature and what exposure protection will I need?

There are two distinct seasons for diving: summer (November - April) and winter (May - October). During the summer months water temperature lies in the 80°F - 85°F range (27°C - 30°C) and a lycra divesuit or a shortie is recommended. During winter the water temperatures are in the 75°F - 80°F range (24°C - 27°C), and a 3 mm or 5 mm wetsuit is recommended. Full wetsuits are required all year around for the shark dive.


What time do the dive trips depart and return to the resort? 

Guests should meet at the Dive Center at 8:00 am to prepare for the dives. The boats start loading at 8:30 to 8:45 AM. After two dives–with a surface interval–the boats arrive back at the resort at approximately 1:00 to 1:30 PM for a late lunch and a relaxing afternoon.


How is our dive equipment organized before and after the dives? 

Guests' equipment will be assembled, checked and loaded by the dive staff. At the end of the trip all gear will be rinsed, dried and stored at the Dive Center. There will be a fresh water rinse bin ready upon your return. If you are not bringing your own gear, we have a large selection of BCDs, regulators, 5mm wetsuits, masks and fins for hire. We do not have dive computers for hire. Regulators have an octopus and a standard depth and pressure console.

Can I take my non-diving partner on the dive boat? 

Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate non-divers as we are usually full to our Marine Survey limit with divers. Also, the dive sites are generally unsuitable for snorkeling due to the depth and current. Furthermore, if the water is rough the boat passenger may become seasick, making the wait for the divers most unpleasant. The Pearl Resort’s tour desk offers daily snorkel trips in Beqa Lagoon as well as a host of other activities.

When are afternoon or night dives scheduled? 

Afternoon and night dives are run, weather and tide permitting, when there are four or more guests interested. Generally speaking the diving conditions tend to be rougher in the afternoons, and at night we must be careful with tidal currents. Please check with the dive staff. Night dives can be extremely memorable due to the soft and hard coral feeding enhanced by the emergence of nocturnal fauna.