About Turtle Beach Dive Site
Turtle Beach Dive Site is a shallow-water scuba diving site located off Turtle Beach on the northwest coast of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Known for calm conditions and good visibility, it is popular for beginner and discovery dives. The site features sandy bottom, coral patches and frequent sightings of sea turtles, reef fish and other marine life, making it a commonly included site in local dive operator itineraries.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a boat-accessed open-water dive site with shallow depth (typically 6-14 metres), sandy seabed interspersed with coral patches and good underwater visibility. The site is used for introductory and certified scuba dives guided by licensed dive operators from Swaraj Dweep. Marine life commonly observed includes sea turtles, parrotfish, angelfish, and other reef species. There are no permanent structures on site; all equipment, briefing and boat transfer are provided by operators from Govind Nagar area.
Key highlights
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Shallow, calm dive site suitable for beginners and discovery dives
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Frequent sightings of sea turtles and reef fish
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Sandy bottom with scattered coral patches and good visibility
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Boat-accessed site off Turtle Beach on northwest Swaraj Dweep