Pleneau Island
Also known as: Pléneau Island
Best time to dive
November to March; January to March
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Occasionally offered around stable bergs in calm conditions, but scuba is the primary activity given iceberg-roll risk
Safety notes
Iceberg rolling/calving underwater, entrapment risk beneath overhanging ice, extreme cold, leopard seal caution protocols (abort dive if a seal displays aggressive behaviour)
Permits & fees
No individual dive permit; IAATO-member operator required; general ATCM environmental guidelines apply
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Ushuaia, Argentina
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.