Munseom
Also known as: Moon Island, Munsom
Best time to dive
January to December; September to November
What you might see
- Sea turtlePossible
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 formal snorkel program at Munseom itself (currents/boat access); nearby Saeseom Island in the same island group is used for skin/snorkel diving
Safety notes
current in the island channel, depth beyond recreational limits on the deeper wall sections, boat traffic near Seogwipo Port, cold-water exposure, occasional reduced visibility
Permits & fees
no per-diver permit fee currently required - fishing/diving access to the Munseom protected area was reopened without prior permit/reporting as of March 2023, but dive/boat operators must complete twice-yearly environmental education and divers must not touch protected soft corals/sea pine, with no smoking, cooking, or overnight stays; guidelines can be re-tightened if violated
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Seogwipo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.