Paradise Harbour
Also known as: Paradise Bay
Best time to dive
November to March; November to December
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
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
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - explicitly marketed by operators as a dive-and-snorkel site because of the sheltered, calm water
Safety notes
Extreme cold, remote location, occasional brash ice blocking Zodiac/exit routes
Permits & fees
No individual dive permit; operator must be IAATO member and follow ATCM Visitor Site Guidelines for Paradise Harbour (proximity rules for the two national research stations)
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.