Turtle Cavern Suggest edit

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23Max dive depth

23.0 mSite max depth

20.0–40.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

April to DecemberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Turtle Cavern at Sipadan features a submerged cavern system where turtle skeletons have been discovered in the cave chambers, making it a notable site for cave-certified divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 20.0–40.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for Sipadan Island and must be arranged in advance.
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Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lenses for capturing the caverns and marine life. Early morning dives can provide better lighting conditions.

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