Turtle Heaven dive site

Gili Meno

Turtle Heaven Diving

Usually mild to moderate around the central mound. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–35 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Coral slope, Central pinnacle, Turtle cleaning station, and Deep bommies
Experience level
Beginner to Advanced, depth-dependent

About Turtle Heaven

Turtle Heaven is a coral slope, central pinnacle, turtle cleaning station dive in Northeast Gili Meno, with a working depth range of approximately 5–35 m. The site is known for green turtles, hawksbill turtles, cleaner wrasses, surgeonfish, and octopuses. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Coral slope, Central pinnacle, Turtle cleaning station, and Deep bommies profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 35 m
  • Potential encounters include green turtles, hawksbill turtles, cleaner wrasses, and surgeonfish
  • Usually mild to moderate around the central mound

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water for the shallow mound; Advanced Open Water or equivalent for the deep bommies

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 mild to moderate around the central mound

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
  • Surgeonfish
  • Octopuses
  • Reef sharks
  • Eagle rays
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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

Give resting and cleaning turtles space, avoid crowding the mound and maintain depth awareness where the reef drops toward 35 m.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–35 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Give resting and cleaning turtles space, avoid crowding the mound and maintain depth awareness where the reef drops toward 35 m.
  • 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 Heaven dive site planning map

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