Best for beginner divers, 10-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Yelena Island offers a reef dive located in the Russian Far East. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres, though beginners should restrict their activity to the shallower sections of the reef. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers must exercise caution due to the potential for strong currents. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, from -1 to 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit. As facilities are unconfirmed, divers should arrange all equipment, air fills, and boat logistics prior to arrival.
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Water temperatures can drop to freezing, so bring a drysuit or a thick wetsuit rated for near-zero conditions even in shoulder seasons. Facilities are unconfirmed, so organise all equipment, air fills, and boat logistics before you arrive.
Access is by boat.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
-1-18°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, provided they remain in the shallower sections of the reef and do not exceed their training limits.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres in depth.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange boat transport to reach the reef.
Visibility is generally between 5 and 10 metres, and the site is subject to mild to strong currents. Water temperatures range from -1 to 18 degrees Celsius.
Due to strong currents, you must remain close to your boat crew during both entry and ascent.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Yelena Island in Vladivostok. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C.
