Turtle Point dive site

Gili Trawangan

Turtle Point Diving

Usually calm to mild in the shallow training area. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
3–12 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Shallow reef, Turtle cleaning station, Training, and Snorkeling
Experience level
Beginner

About Turtle Point

Turtle Point is a shallow reef, turtle cleaning station, training dive in East Gili Trawangan, with a working depth range of approximately 3–12 m. The site is known for green turtles, hawksbill turtles, cleaner wrasses, anemonefish, and parrotfish. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Site highlights

  • Shallow reef, Turtle cleaning station, Training, and Snorkeling profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 3 to 12 m
  • Potential encounters include green turtles, hawksbill turtles, cleaner wrasses, and anemonefish
  • Usually calm to mild in the shallow training area

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Suitable for training and Open Water divers under professional supervision

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
27–30 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Usually calm to mild in the shallow training area

Best months to dive

May–October often provides the clearest conditions, although the reefs are dived throughout the year when daily conditions permit.

Diving is available year-round when wind, swell and current permit. May–October often brings clearer dry-season water; wet-season visibility is more variable. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Green turtles
  • Hawksbill turtles
  • Cleaner wrasses
  • Anemonefish
  • Parrotfish
  • Reef fish
Snorkeling Freediving

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Boat dive from one of the three Gili islands

Boat departure point
Local Gili Islands dive-centre beach
Boat travel time
5–20 min

Safety notes

Do not touch, feed, chase or block turtles at the surface. Watch boat traffic and remain within the guide’s shallow site boundary.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 3–12 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Do not touch, feed, chase or block turtles at the surface. Watch boat traffic and remain within the guide’s shallow site boundary.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Turtle Point dive site planning map

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