Turtle Cavern (Turtle Tomb)

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Sipadan, Malaysia

Best timeApril to December
Water temp27-30°C / 81-86°F
Visibility18-22m / 60-72ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth22 m
Avg depth18 m
Nearest airportTWU
Cave systemTurtle skeletonsTechnical dive
Scuba

Turtle Cavern is a unique and somewhat eerie cave system located beneath the main wall of Sipadan. It's famous for the skeletons of turtles that have become lost inside and drowned. This is a cavern/cave dive that requires specialized training and a guide.

Features

A limestone cave system with a large entrance at 18m. The main cavern leads into a complex network of tunnels where turtle skeletons can be found. Proper cave/cavern certification and equipment are mandatory for entry beyond the entrance.

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