Turtle Town Suggest edit

Indonesia Suggest · East Kalimantan Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

50 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Turtle Town is a popular dive site located near Sangalaki Island in Kalimantan, known for its vibrant marine life, particularly sea turtles. The site features coral reefs and a variety of fish species, making it a favored spot for divers.

Diving in Turtle Town offers opportunities to see green and hawksbill turtles, along with colorful coral gardens. The underwater topography includes gentle slopes and small drop-offs, providing a diverse diving experience.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required and can be obtained through local dive shops.
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Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing turtles and coral landscapes.

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