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Route and condition summary for Turtle Rock / Palong Bay South.
Dive Spot Guide•
Turtle Rock
Phi Phi boat dive with turtles, reef walls, and swim-throughs
Local operator required
Boat access only; operators choose the site around weather, current, and overall safety.
Boat-only Phi Phi reef dive with shallow turtle shelves, limestone rock, and mild-to-moderate conditions for guided divers.
About Turtle Rock
Turtle Rock is a Phi Phi boat dive built around a limestone reef wall, shallow shelves, and swim-throughs that make the route easy to follow. Coral bommies, sea fans, and sandy patches add variety, while the turtle habitat keeps the site lively for photographers and relaxed reef divers. It suits guided dives more than independent exploring because the site is chosen around weather and current, and the best reward is staying slow enough to work the wall and nearby rock structure.
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Research Estimate At Turtle Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 13m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Turtle Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Turtle Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
Depths are described as around 10 to 20 meters.
Best Season
December to May
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef slope and wall with limestone rock, swim-throughs, hard and soft corals, and mild to moderate current.
Safety & Access At Turtle Rock
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs are present in the northern section; use appropriate clearance and buoyancy control.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; operators may skip or shift the site when weather or current make conditions less suitable.
Legal Notes
Inside Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, so park rules and seasonal closure notices for nearby bays apply.
Local Intel For Turtle Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Main dive depth is around 10–20 m with a wall, sandy bottom, and swim-throughs to explore.
Freediving
Only suitable for confident freedivers in calm conditions; the site is primarily a scuba stop.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work on the shallow ledges in calm weather, but the site is mainly a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Turtle Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Turtle Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Turtle Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility13m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
