guidefrancophone.com · Independent Travel Guide
Published Feb 28, 2025Independent guide describing Turtle Island North as coral rocks with butterflyfish, angelfish, stingrays, reef sharks, and passing eagle rays.
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Turtle Island North
Turtle Island North is a boat reef with coral boulders.
ScubaSnorkelBoat EntryBeginner
Reef
Local operator required
Boat access and fishing traffic make a local operator or charter the practical way to reach the site.
Boat-only reef off northwest Phu Quoc, best for relaxed training dives and small-life reef loops in calmer dry-season water.
About Turtle Island North
Turtle Island North is a boat-access reef off northwest Phu Quoc, built around coral-covered boulders and an easygoing profile. It is best for relaxed training dives, macro hunting, and short reef loops where butterflyfish, angelfish, nudibranchs, and rays are the main draw.
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Research Estimate At Turtle Island North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Turtle Island North?
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Turtle Island North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 18m
Depth Note
The reef starts very shallow and broadens to roughly 18m, while some public descriptions place coral around 10m in the north section.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral boulders, modest visibility, and generally limited current; calmer dry-season water is the best fit.
Safety & Access At Turtle Island North
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficEntanglement riskLow visibilitySharp coral
Safety Notes
Watch boat lanes and fishing nets, and keep buoyancy tight over coral boulders and hard coral patches.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; coordinate with a local operator or charter and avoid fishing gear near the approach zone.
Legal Notes
Public directories list free access and no permit requirement, but boat arrangements and local marine traffic still govern the visit.
Local Intel For Turtle Island North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A relaxed boat reef dive with short loops around coral boulders, suited to training, gentle guiding, and macro photography.
Freedive
Usable in calm conditions, but it is primarily a boat reef rather than a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkel
Works best when the sea is calm enough to keep the coral boulders visible from the surface.
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Wildlife at Turtle Island North
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Recent Logged Visits At Turtle Island North
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Turtle Island North
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
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Turtle Island North Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Turtle Island North Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
lanbienvietnam.com · Operator
Vietnamese dive-center page describing Turtle Island North with coral-covered rocks, butterflyfish, eagle rays, and about 18m max depth.
phuquocdivezone.com · Operator
Dive-site index describing Turtle Island as coral reef terrain with diverse marine life, anemonefish, and nudibranchs.
visitphuquoc.com.vn · Official Tourism
Published Feb 10, 2025Phu Quoc diving overview with boat transfers, guided tours, visibility, and dry-season guidance.
www.divers-guide.com · Dive Directory
Directory entry covering shallow reef profile, boat access, limited current, 5-10m visibility, and fishing-traffic cautions.
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