Ocean Tree - Jeju Island
The team at Ocean Tree are straight shooters, incredibly professional, and just a joy to dive with. We’ve found they really excel at PADI instruction, especially if you’re looking to go pro with their IDC offerings. They’re a fantastic choice for divers who appreciate a high standard of service and a meticulous approach to safety, particularly those keen on exploring Jeju’s unique volcanic topography. Diving in Jeju is a bit different; it's not your typical tropical reef. Think dramatic volcanic rock formations, some surprisingly colourful soft corals, and a real chance to spot larger pelagics like yellowtail and sometimes even schooling mackerel. We love the dramatic drop-offs around Munseom, where the cool currents bring in plenty of action. Ocean Tree knows these spots intimately. They’re great at reading the conditions, crucial on Jeju when the weather can turn quickly. Our favourite time to dive with them is late summer into autumn, when the water is at its warmest and visibility often settles into a comfortable 15-20 metres. Don’t expect Caribbean warmth; this is temperate diving, so a good 7mm or even a drysuit is a smart move. After a few dives, you'll really appreciate their warm showers and the hearty post-dive meals they often arrange.
- Location
- Jeju Island, South Korea, East Asia
- Coordinates
- 33.233260, 126.505550
- Phone
- +82 64-739-1239
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://oceantree.co.kr
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:23181]
- Address
- No State Jeju-do, 188, World cup-ro, Seogwipo-si, 63564, South Korea
Dive Sites Near Ocean Tree
Ocean Tree provides access to 15 dive sites in Jeju Island.
- 범섬 - 19m
- BANGJOO NO.12 - 26m (wreck)
- BO WOO NO.7 - 0m (wreck)
- CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) - 45m (wreck)
- Gageo Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- HMS BEDFORD - 20m (wreck)
- HWAYOUNG-HO 55 - 30m (wreck)
- JANG YUNG NO.2 - 46m (wreck)
- Jungmun Beach
- LADY WOLMER - 8m (wreck)
- Munseom Island
- Parangcho (reef)
- QING CHUAN 1 - 55m (wreck)
- SELANGAN - 36m (wreck)
- Seogwipo Harbor (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Jeju Island
- a dreaming whale
- AQUASCUBA - ["PADI"]
- Blue In - ["PADI"]
- Bubble Tank - ["PADI"]
- C C Divers - ["PADI"]
- Cozy Dive - ["PADI"]
- Dive Stay Resort - ["PADI"]
- Good Diver - ["PADI"]
- Into Dive - ["PADI"]
- Jeju Scuba School - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in Jeju Island
Home to 119 recorded species including 90 reef fish, 6 sharks & rays, 5 other, 4 hard corals, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Japanese Stargazer (Uranoscopus japonicus) - Reef Fish
- Horse Head (Branchiostegus japonicus) - Reef Fish
- dory (Zeus faber) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) - Reef Fish
- Supreme Limu (Asparagopsis taxiformis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Porcupine (Diodon holocanthus) - Reef Fish
- Bullet Mackerel (Auxis rochei) - Reef Fish
- Banded Blue Sprat (Spratelloides gracilis) - Reef Fish
- Brown Frillfin (Bathygobius fuscus) - Reef Fish
- Jenny Lind (Seriola dumerili) - Reef Fish