Turtle City/ Heaven

Pinnacle dive site famous for abundant sea turtle sightings.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on the north-east side of Gili Meno, is a fantastic destination for divers of all levels. The average depth ranges from 6 to 35 meters with a prominent pinnacle peaking at 10 meters serving as its centerpiece. Known locally as ‘Turtle City,’ it lives up to its name, offering abundant sightings of beautiful sea turtles. Around the base of this impressive pinnacle, you’ll discover large schools of colorful fish such as clownfish and sergeant majors. Exploring the slopes reveals a diverse array of marine life including shrimp, octopus, cuttlefish, scorpion fish, and even giant blue pufferfish. At the top of the pinnacle, you can find unique cage houses housing giant clams. The area provides excellent coral valley coverage, further enhancing the visual appeal and adding to the diversity of underwater encounters. This site is a perfect choice for those seeking turtle sightings, vibrant marine life, and a captivating dive experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

turtlecoral reefpinnaclebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

sea turtleclownfishsergeant majorshrimpoctopuscuttlefishscorpion fishgiant blue pufferfishgiant clamhard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Wide depth range (6-35m) and gentle slopes cater to all certification levels.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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