Deep Turbo

Best time to dive

January to December; April to October

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayPossible
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Pygmy seahorseLikely
• SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - deep pinnacle/seamount starting around 18m, unsuitable for snorkeling and restricted to certified advanced divers

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, significant depth (nitrogen narcosis risk), thermocline, site can be closed by operators in rough conditions, requires strong buoyancy control near overhangs/sea fans

Permits & fees

Gili Eco Trust voluntary diver eco-conservation donation ~IDR 50,000 (~US$5/€4); historical local marine-tourism levy ~IDR 100,000/day plus ~IDR 15,000 diving surcharge (2022 rate) - current amount not independently verified

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Gili Trawangan