Deception Island

Polar volcanic

Near Deception Island

Depth: 5–20 mLevel: Advanced / technical (polar water)December-February (southern summer)

A flooded volcanic caldera entered by sailing through a narrow breach, Neptune's Bellows. Geothermal activity warms the water locally at some points in Whalers Bay.

Depth

5–20 m

Recommended level

Advanced / technical (polar water)

Average visibility

20 m

Protection status

Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) under the Antarctic Treaty

Did you know?

Diving here does not follow the usual logic of tourism: the activity is subject to the regulations of the Antarctic Treaty and to IAATO protocols, and operators require proven previous experience of cold-water diving in a drysuit.

Location

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1 park within 30 km.