Plongée à Green Island (Lüdao) — Taiwan

Green Island (Lüdao) is a volcanic island off Taiwan's southeast coast, warmed by the Kuroshio Current and home to one of the world's few saltwater hot springs you can dive near. Green turtles are abundant year-round, and the healthy coral coverage supports excellent macro life. Budget-friendly prices and short ferry or flight from Taitung make it highly accessible for Asia-based divers.

Score
68.8
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
22–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Green Island (Lüdao)
TaiwanPacific Ocean
68.8

SCORE

22.6598°N

121.4831°E

Green Island (Lüdao) is a volcanic island off Taiwan's southeast coast, warmed by the Kuroshio Current and home to one of the world's few saltwater hot springs you can dive near. Green turtles are abundant year-round, and the healthy coral coverage supports excellent macro life. Budget-friendly prices and short ferry or flight from Taitung make it highly accessible for Asia-based divers.

Taiwan's Tropical Diving Gem

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature22–29°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH72.0VIS75.0SV62.0TMP78.0DA62.0OP72.0TS72.0GT62.0VAL80.0CRD58.0SP62.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
68
Megafauna Encounters
65
Reef Fish Abundance
75
Macro Life
78
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
75.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
78.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
62.0
Value & Cost
80.0
Crowding
58.0
Social Proof
62.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Zhaori Hot Spring (saltwater)Green Island Lighthousesnorkelingscooter island tour

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Green Island Human Rights Memorial
  • Guanyin Cave

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber50 km — Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital50 km

Small clinic on Green Island; hyperbaric chamber and hospital in Taitung (50 km) — helicopter or ferry evacuation

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Blue Safari Diving Green Island

PADI

4.6
200 reviewsNITROX

Green Island Dive Center

SSI

4.5
150 reviews