

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Turtle Cove in the Ngemelis Islands offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, cave, and blue hole. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths of 15 to 25 metres with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only, and the site experiences mild currents. Divers should exercise caution due to the overhead environments found in the cave and blue hole sections. Boat traffic is common in the area, requiring vigilance during surface intervals and safety stops. Due to the overhead structures, booking a guided tour is recommended to navigate the site safely.
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Book a guided tour rather than a self-guided dive: the cave and blue hole are overhead environments that require a guide familiar with the route, especially for open-water level divers. Watch for boat traffic on the surface both when descending and when making your safety stop, as the site is accessed by charter only and vessels move through the area regularly.
Reached only by boat from Koror.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the cave and blue hole sections are overhead environments that require careful navigation.
The site features depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres.
Turtle Cove is a boat-only dive site located 37 kilometres from shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, overhead environments within the cave and blue hole, sharks, and sharp coral.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the overhead environments and depth profile are best suited for scuba diving with a guide.
Diving at Turtle Cove in Koror requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Turtle Cove in Koror. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Turtle Cove in Koror are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Turtle Cove in Koror typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Turtle Cove in Koror typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.