Marlin Hill

# Marlin Hill, Gili Meno

Marlin Hill is a premier dive site located off Gili Meno in the Gili Islands, offering an excellent underwater experience for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels. This site features a dramatic coral-covered pinnacle that rises from depths of 40+ meters, creating a dynamic diving environment with strong currents.

Divers exploring Marlin Hill encounter vibrant coral formations and steep drop-offs teeming with diverse marine life. The site is renowned for encounters with large pelagic species, including jacks, trevally, and occasionally reef sharks. Smaller reef fish, nudibranchs, and colorful coral inhabitants also inhabit the pinnacle’s slopes.

With depths typically ranging from 20 to 40+ meters, Marlin Hill suits experienced divers seeking challenging conditions and rewarding marine encounters. The site’s current patterns and depth requirements demand solid buoyancy control and advanced diving certification. Best diving conditions occur during dry season months when visibility improves and currents are more manageable.

Marlin Hill remains a must-visit destination for adventurous divers exploring the Gili Islands.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Common Water Monitor Varanus salvator tobin_sparling

Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima erica_bleke

Two-striped Water Monitor Varanus salvator bivittatus tobin_sparling

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Enigmatic Moray Gymnothorax enigmaticus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)