Taiwan · Kenting coast

South Bay

Also known as: Nan Wan

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - South Bay/Nanwan Beach is one of Kenting's most popular swimming/snorkeling beaches with commercial water-sports concessions

Safety notes

None specifically documented beyond general Kenting hazards; boat traffic from the busy public beach/water-sports area is a reasonable inference

Permits & fees

Kenting National Park marine-area permit/reservation framework applies; South Bay Beach is a KTNP-managed public beach - fee/process not independently verified (ktnp.gov.tw page unreachable) - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kenting

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.