Turtle Beach: Crystal Waters
& Pristine Coral Gardens

Turtle Beach is a secluded sanctuary with one of the largest and most intact staghorn coral gardens in Havelock. Named after its history as a sea turtle nesting beach, this pristine fringing reef offers calm, crystal-clear waters ideal for beginners while providing exceptional photography opportunities for experienced divers.

Unlike heavily-visited sites, Turtle Beach maintains healthy, living corals with minimal degradation due to its remote location and lower diver traffic. This is where you escape the crowds and experience Andaman’s underwater world in its purest form.

Escape the crowds and enter a pristine wilderness. Turtle Beach is defined by its massive Staghorn Coral Garden, which covers nearly 80% of the reef. These golden, branching corals create a complex 3D habitat that serves as a nursery for millions of juvenile fish.

The water here is famously clear, often reaching 30-40 meters of visibility in peak season. Combined with the shallow starting depth (just 2 meters), you get an almost high-definition view of everything below. Sunlight reaches everywhere, and the colors really come through.

The dive profile is gentle and relaxing. You will glide over the coral forest before reaching patches of fine white sand at 12-15 meters-the perfect resting place for Kuhl’s Stingrays and the hunting ground for colorful Nudibranchs.

On lucky days, look towards the deeper sections-you might spot the graceful silhouette of a sea turtle gliding by, a reminder of why this special place earned its name.