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Second Cathedral

Lanai · United States

Second Cathedral lies a short distance south of First Cathedral and offers a more intimate, labyrinthine series of connected lava chambers and swim-throughs rather than a single grand vault. The network of tunnels and archways creates complex light effects throughout the day, and the walls are more densely colonised by black coral at depth, giving the site a distinctly different character. Large resting whitetip reef sharks and lobster tucked into every overhang make this a favourite for divers who prefer structural complexity over panoramic theatre.

Conditions

Depth

12 to 25 m

Open water and up

Current

Variable

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

30 to 50 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

22 to 28°C

shorty

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 5mm full wetsuit · cooler water
    • Dive computer