Plongée à Jeju Island — South Korea
Jeju Island is South Korea's volcanic UNESCO Geopark, where dramatic basalt formations extend underwater into gardens of vibrant soft corals. The island's famous haenyeo — traditional female free-divers — have harvested the sea for centuries and are a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Summer brings warm water and decent visibility to the colourful temperate reefs.
- Score
- 63.5
- Visibilité
- 5–20m
- Température
- 12–26°C
- Meilleurs mois
- June, July, August
SCORE
33.4890°N
126.4983°E
Jeju Island is South Korea's volcanic UNESCO Geopark, where dramatic basalt formations extend underwater into gardens of vibrant soft corals. The island's famous haenyeo — traditional female free-divers — have harvested the sea for centuries and are a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Summer brings warm water and decent visibility to the colourful temperate reefs.
Korea's Volcanic Underwater Garden
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
58.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Hallasan National Park
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Jeju Haenyeo Museum
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Jeju National University Hospital has a hyperbaric chamber; major medical facilities available on-island
Top Operators
Jeju Scuba Diving Center
PADI