Turtle Heaven
Also known as: Turtle City (Meno)
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October; May to June; October to November; December to March
What you might see
- Eagle rayPossible
- Flamboyant cuttlefishReliably seen
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - pinnacle top begins around 10m depth, too deep for effective snorkeling
Safety notes
Boat traffic (busy site), moderate current on exposed sides, buoyancy control needed to avoid contact with turtles/coral
Permits & fees
Gili Eco Trust voluntary diver eco-conservation donation ~IDR 50,000 (~US$5/€4); separate local marine-tourism entry levy has historically applied (~IDR 100,000/day plus ~IDR 15,000 diving surcharge per a 2022 rate) - confirm current amount with operator
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Gili Meno
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.