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Turtle Point depth, current, booking, and season guidance.
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Turtle Point
Turtle-heavy reef wall with a current-aware Balicasag boat dive.
A Balicasag reef-wall dive reached by boat, known for turtles in cave mouths, reef life on the shallows, and a profile that suits patient certified divers.
About Turtle Point
Turtle Point is the turtle-heavy reef wall on the eastern side of Balicasag, reached by boat through a managed sanctuary schedule. It is a patient, current-aware dive where turtles rest in cave mouths and the shallower approaches hold plenty of reef life, making it a classic choice for certified divers who are comfortable holding position and waiting for the action.
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Research Estimate At Turtle Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Turtle Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Turtle Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 25m
Depth Note
Turtle Point drops to 20-25 m where turtles rest inside caves in the reef wall.
Best Season
November to May, with October to November a sweet spot before peak quotas fill.
Typical Conditions
Dry-season seas are calmer, visibility is usually above 20 m, and the site is managed as a current-aware reef-wall dive.
Safety & Access At Turtle Point
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, respect the cave mouths, and plan around the tide because current can build when the slack window is missed.
Access Restrictions
Balicasag uses a daily diver cap, and walk-ins can be turned away once slots fill.
Legal Notes
Book through an accredited shop before arrival and confirm any park fees or wildlife-zone rules on the day you go.
Local Intel For Turtle Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good early logged-dive option for Open Water-certified divers who are comfortable with a patient reef-wall profile and moderate current.
Freediving
Freedivers are better served by the sanctuary shallows; Turtle Point itself is a scuba site at wall depth.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers are better off in the Marine Sanctuary shallows, while Turtle Point is the deeper turtle-at-cave site for divers.
Wildlife at Turtle Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Turtle Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Turtle Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
