Nature Reserve
The Munseom·Beomseom Nature Reserve, designated in 2000: a protected sea cradled by uninhabited islands off Seogwipo.
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Seogwipo, Jeju · Beomseom boat diving
No swimming needed.
Jeju Beomseom 1-on-1 discover dive
A certified instructor stays with you from descent to ascent.
Beomseom, Natural Monument No. 421 · our own boat
₩100,000 · About 3 hours
Boat ride, all gear, photos and video included
3 sessions daily · Age 10+ · No payment is taken at the enquiry stage.
Scuba diving at Beomseom, Jeju: another Jeju beneath the sea
Seogwipo, Jeju · Beomseom, a natural monument
From volcanic Jeju out to Beomseom
Beomseom, off Jeju's southern coast, was formed by volcanic activity. Nautilus Dive Jeju takes you beneath its surface.
Departs Beophwan Port · our own boat
To Beomseom on our own boat from Beophwan Port
Nautilus Dive Jeju sails from Beophwan Port in Seogwipo on its own boat. We check the sea conditions, then head for the Beomseom dive points.
Discover dive for beginners · one instructor each
Jeju scuba diving begins below the surface
Gear on, under the surface, a completely different Jeju opens up. Beginners do the Beomseom discover dive one-on-one with a certified instructor.
Beomseom dive points · soft coral colony
The soft coral colony in Beomseom's waters
Around Beomseom's underwater rock walls spreads the soft coral colony that defines Jeju's southern sea. The scene shifts with the season and the water, so come see it up close.
One-on-one from descent to ascent
Can't swim? An instructor is with you from the start
You learn to breathe and to signal before you enter, and an instructor stays with you one-on-one from descent to ascent, at the pace your breathing sets.
Take a scene from your Jeju trip home in photos and video
The Beomseom discover dive includes the gear, the boat ride, and photos and video. Bring a swimsuit and photo ID.
₩100,000 · About 3 hours
Boat ride, all gear, photos and video included
3 sessions daily · Age 10+ · No payment is taken at the enquiry stage.
Dive site
What is Beomseom?
Korea Natural Monument No. 421
The crouching-tiger island,
where the flowers of the sea bloom
Beomseom is an uninhabited island off Beophwan, Seogwipo. From afar it resembles a crouching tiger, hence its name (虎島, Tiger Island). Designated part of the Munseom·Beomseom Nature Reserve (Natural Monument No. 421) in 2000, these waters host an internationally rare soft-coral community where most of Korea's coral species gather.
Soft Coral Gardens
Soft corals, called 'flowers of the sea' for their resemblance to garden cockscombs, paint the vertical walls in pink, orange, and yellow.
Beomseom Dive Points
Rocks eroded into 'nostril' shapes, sheer drop-off walls, and the coral-rich Flower Garden: Beomseom's own dive points where schools of silver damselfish swirl around you.
Your discover dive
Beomseom Boat Discover Dive
Can't swim? Meet the underwater world of protected Beomseom with an instructor at your side
- ₩100,000
- 3 sessions daily
- Age 10+
- About 2.5–3 hours in total · around 20 minutes underwater
Who this is for
- Beginners · No License
- Age 10+
- All dive equipment
Requirements & what to bring
Can I join if I can't swim?
Yes. An instructor stays with you one-on-one and a buoyancy device supports your body, so swimming ability isn't required. Participants aged 10 and over are welcome.
Why swimming and diving are different skills: the full answer
What should I bring?
Just a swimsuit. Equipment is included, and towels, a hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided, so you can come as you are.
Requirements & notes
- Age 10 and over (minors need a guardian's consent)
- Heart or respiratory conditions, pregnancy and similar factors restrict participation (health screening)
- We advise boarding a flight only 12 hours after diving
What to bring
- Swimsuit (wear it underneath)
- Personal toiletries
- Photo ID
- Motion-sickness pills if you're prone (boat trips)
- Disposable contact lenses recommended if you wear them
How your day goes
- Meet at our center by the time we give you (no early gathering needed)
- Gear fitting and a basic safety briefing
- Board our boat to Beomseom (about 5 minutes)
- Descend with your instructor, about 20 minutes underwater
- Return, shower and wrap up (3 sessions daily: 08:30 · 11:30 · 15:00)
Price, included & not included
₩100,000per person
About 2.5–3 hours in total · around 20 minutes underwater
What's included
- Ride on our own boat (about 5 minutes from Beophwan Port to Beomseom)
- Dive photos & video included
- All dive equipment
- One internationally certified instructor per participant
- Shower, towel, hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Not included / extra
- Transport to and from the center
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- All prices shown are per person.
- Duration, what to bring and requirements follow general standards; exact details are confirmed when you book.
- If weather or sea conditions make a dive unsafe, we'll explain rescheduling or our refund terms.
Courses
Diving courses
From first dives to certification and gear rental: every way to meet the sea of Beomseom.
Beginners · No License
Certified Divers
All-inclusive
Everything Ready for Your Seogwipo Dive
Boat, gear, showers, even photos: everything a dive needs is ready.
- Private dive boat
- Non-swimmers welcome, close instructor care
- Full dive gear rental on site
- Showers & changing rooms
- Free photos & videos
- Basic English spoken
Instructor
Guided by a
certified master instructor
Whether it's your first time in the water or you're going for certification, our internationally certified head instructor is right there with you, and on a discover dive, that means one-on-one from descent to ascent.
배경조 (Bae Kyung Jo) Head Instructor, Nautilus Dive Jeju
RAID Master InstructorSSI Advanced InstructorPSAI Advanced Instructor
Trust built through safe, friendly instruction
- Discover-dive one-on-one care (no swimming needed)
- Own boat straight to Beomseom
- Free photos & videos
Participant experiences
"I can't swim. Can I really do this?" Here's what guests say
Summaries of experiences from guests who joined a discover dive.
I can't swim at all, but the instructor stayed with me the whole time. I was scared of the water, but they calmly guided me, and I did it!
Heading out to Beomseom on their own boat made it truly special. There were so many fish that a school of damselfish surrounded me, and the 'Nostril' point at Beomseom was magical.
The owner is cheerful but serious about safety. Welcome coffee, photos and videos included, and even restaurant recommendations afterward. The best memory of our family trip.
Everything's provided, gear and shower facilities, so you can just show up. I was nervous as a first-timer but had so much fun I want to come back for certification. A must whenever I'm in Jeju!
Summaries of real guest reviews, lightly condensed for readability.
Location
Location
In Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo, right on the water facing Beomseom.
693-7 Ieodo-ro (Ga·Na-dong, Gangjeong-dong), Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Open daily 09:00–18:00
We have private parking. By public transport, take Airport Limousine Bus 600 from Jeju Airport and get off at 'Kensington Resort Akgeuncheon', then walk.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions we hear most often.
Can I scuba dive if I can't swim?
Yes. You can try scuba diving even if you can't swim. On a discover dive, an instructor stays with you one-on-one from entry to ascent, and your BCD (buoyancy control device) and gear keep you supported, so you don't need to know how to float. Many of our guests arrive as non-swimmers and safely enjoy the waters of Beomseom. Whether you can join is confirmed after a health check at booking and a look at sea conditions on the day.
Why swimming and diving are different skills: the full answer
What should I bring or prepare for a trial dive?
Just bring yourself. All equipment, including the wetsuit, mask, BCD (buoyancy control device) and regulator, is provided, and shower facilities with toiletries are available. A swimsuit and photo ID are all you need.
When is the best season to dive at Beomseom?
Diving runs year-round, but visibility is at its best from September to November. In summer the water warms to 24–27°C, making for comfortable dives. Winter diving is also possible with the right wetsuit.
Can I still dive if it rains?
Yes. Diving usually goes ahead as planned even in the rain, because rain has almost no effect underwater. Only weather that affects safety, such as strong winds or high waves, may lead to schedule changes, and we'll let you know in advance if so.
What is the minimum age for a discover dive?
Discover diving is open to ages 10 and up. Minors need a guardian's consent. For exact age and health requirements, please ask when booking.
Can I get photos or videos of my dive?
Yes. Your instructor takes photos and videos during the dive free of charge. You'll receive the files at no extra cost, so the memories are yours to keep.
How do I book? Is same-day booking possible?
You can book through the booking form on this site. Leave your preferred date and course and we'll get back to you right away. Same-day booking may be possible depending on tides and availability. Send the form and we'll confirm quickly.
Do you offer sessions in English, Chinese, or Japanese?
Briefings are available in basic English; for Chinese and Japanese we communicate via real-time phone translation. Diving relies on standard hand signals and demonstrations, so you can participate safely even without fluent Korean or English. As owner-instructor Bae Kyung-jo puts it, "Underwater, divers all over the world use the same hand signals anyway." Let us know your language when booking and we'll be prepared.
How do I get there, and is parking available?
We're at 693-7 Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju, with private parking on site. By public transport, take Airport Limousine Bus 600 from Jeju Airport, get off at 'Kensington Resort Akgeuncheon', and walk from there.
What's the difference between a discover dive, fun diving, and skin diving?
A discover dive lets you experience the underwater world with an instructor and no license; fun diving is for certified divers; skin diving means viewing the sea from the surface with a mask, snorkel and life vest, the lightest way to enjoy it.
Ready for the sea of Beomseom?
Send a booking enquiry and we'll get back to you right away.
Booking
Tell us your date and group size
Our team checks availability and what to prepare, then gets right back to you.
The Beomseom boat takes a set number of divers per trip, and weekend and peak-season slots fill first. Send us your date and we'll check what's open.
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010-8756-7856