Seogwipo Dive Center - Jeju Island
The team at Seogwipo Dive Center are some of the warmest people you’ll meet on Jeju. They specialize in guiding divers through the unique volcanic topography around Munseom and Beomseom, perfect for anyone looking for something a bit different than your typical tropical reef. We’d recommend them for divers keen to explore temperate water ecosystems, especially those who appreciate meticulous safety briefings and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. What really makes Seogwipo Dive Center stand out is their local knowledge. Our favourite dives with them involve navigating the labyrinthine rock formations, spotting strange nudibranchs tucked into crevices, and keeping an eye out for the resident soft corals that paint the deeper walls in muted purples and oranges. It’s a completely different vibe from diving in Southeast Asia; the water has a crisp, refreshing feel, and the sunlight filters through kelp forests, creating an ethereal glow. We always suggest asking about conditions around Beomseom for the chance to spot larger fish like yellowtail kingfish cruising by. Just be prepared for cooler water; a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit is definitely the way to go, even in summer. They run a tight ship, making sure everyone feels comfortable, whether you're taking your first PADI course or you’re an experienced diver keen to log some temperate water time.
- Location
- Jeju Island, South Korea, East Asia
- Coordinates
- 33.258500, 126.639660
- Phone
- +82 10-4255-4176
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://seogwipodive.modoo.at
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:25870]
- Address
- Jeju-do, 65-13 Haryemangjangpo-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, 63613, South Korea
Dive Sites Near Seogwipo Dive Center
Seogwipo Dive Center 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