Green Turtle
Protected Area
Île Verte
Why dive here
With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Green Turtle offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest January, February, March.
Green Turtle, a quick 20-minute boat ride from the dive centre, often gets overlooked for some of the flashier sites further afield. But that’s a mistake, in our opinion. This spot, with a maximum depth of 22m, is a fantastic, chilled-out dive that we think suits divers who appreciate the smaller details. We love dropping down here, settling onto the sandy patches between the corals, and just observing. You’ll see plenty of butterflyfish flitting about – the Citron and Saddleback are particularly common – but our favourite finds are often nestled a little deeper. Keep an eye out for the Red-streaked Blenny poking its head from sandy holes, or the more reclusive Barred Blenny. We’ve had great luck spotting curious Snakehead Cowries inching their way across the stony coral. Visibility averages around 17m, which is decent enough for macro photography, and we'd suggest bringing a good torch to really bring out the colours of the gorgonians and hydroids. It’s a gentle drift, usually, making it a relaxing dive where you can truly focus on the smaller, often overlooked inhabitants.
Reviews for Green Turtle
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Green Turtle
Green Turtle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Green Turtle, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.94, 165.47) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
77°F · Range: 23.4–27.1°C
Current Speed
8.06 cm/s
Direction: S (187.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.052 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.08 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
Plan & book
Ways to dive Loyalty Islands, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Loyalty IslandsPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Loyalty Islands.
Search stays in Loyalty IslandsDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Green Turtle
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
