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.
Dive Spot Guide•
Turtle Island North
Turtle Island North is a boat reef with coral boulders.
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
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Turtle Island North?
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Community sourced coordinates.
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 Diving
A relaxed boat reef dive with short loops around coral boulders, suited to training, gentle guiding, and macro photography.
Freediving
Usable in calm conditions, but it is primarily a boat reef rather than a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkeling
Works best when the sea is calm enough to keep the coral boulders visible from the surface.
Wildlife at Turtle Island North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Turtle Island North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Turtle Island North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
