Jeju beginner discover dive · no license needed
Jeju Beomseom Boat Discover Diving
You don't need to swim, and you don't need a diving license.
Ride out by boat with a certified instructor and meet the soft-coral sea of Beomseom, Natural Monument No. 421.
₩100,000 · gear included · ages 10+
Submitting an inquiry doesn't charge you. We confirm availability, then our staff walks you through the details.
Key info
The essentials
The course facts worth checking before you book, at a glance.
- Price
- ₩100,000
- Who
- Beginners, no license, non-swimmers welcome
- Ages
- 10 and up (minors with guardian consent)
- Gear
- Diving gear provided
- Media
- Dive photos & video included
- Transfer
- Our own boat, about 5 min to Beomseom
- Schedule
- 3 sessions a day (08:30 · 11:30 · 15:00), small groups
- Duration
- 2.5–3 hours total · about 20 min underwater
- Instructor
- One instructor per participant (true 1-on-1)
- Booking
- Send an inquiry → we confirm availability, then walk you through (no charge on inquiry)
Times can shift with weather and conditions on the day. See cancellation & refund terms
The experience
How the experience runs
From arriving at the center to getting your footage: the whole day at a glance.
Arrive & check in
We confirm your booking and walk you through the day's plan.
Safety briefing
Your instructor covers breathing, hand signals and gear, step by step.
Suit up
You put on a wetsuit sized to fit, and your instructor gives it a final check.
Boat ride
Our own boat takes you to the Beomseom dive point in about 5 minutes.
Dive with your instructor
One-on-one from entry to ascent, through the soft-coral sea.
Return & your footage
Back at the center, shower off and get your dive photos and video.
"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.
Photos
A preview in photos
Real photos from the experience and our center.
Pricing
Price & what's included
The discover-dive price, what's included, and other course options.
Beomseom boat discover dive
₩100,000
No swimming or license required, open to anyone aged 10 and up.
Check available datesAbout 2.5–3 hours total, with about 20 minutes underwater (may vary with weather and conditions). See cancellation & refund terms
What's included
- Diving gear provided
- Our own boat from Beophwan Port out to Beomseom
- One certified instructor per participant (1-on-1)
- Dive photos & video included
Discover diving not quite right for you? Beomseom has other courses too.
Beomseom skin diving
Best forThose wary of scuba breathing, or who want to enjoy it lightly from the surface
Enjoy Beomseom's sea from the surface with mask, snorkel and life vest. Wetsuit ₩10,000 extra.
Check skin-diving schedule
Beomseom fun dive ×2
Best forDivers who already hold a certification
Two Beomseom fun dives for certified divers. Full gear rental ₩50,000 extra.
Ask about fun diving
Scuba Open Water course
Best forThose who want to earn a license and dive on their own
Open Water certification course. Includes lodging, breakfast & lunch, gear, pool, license issuance and boat dives during training (dinner separate).
Ask about course dates
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.
Trust built through safe, friendly instruction
- Discover-dive one-on-one care (no swimming needed)
- Own boat straight to Beomseom
- Free photos & videos
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.
Nature Reserve
The Munseom·Beomseom Nature Reserve, designated in 2000: a protected sea cradled by uninhabited islands off Seogwipo.
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.
“Back on the boat, the thing guests say most often is: ‘Is this really Korea?’” Bae Kyung-jo, RAID Master Instructor · SSI Advanced Instructor
Beomseom's waters are where nature-documentary crews come to film.
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.
Before you dive
Before you dive
A few things to check for a safe, comfortable dive.
Reserve rules
Beomseom is a protected reserve. You may not touch or collect protected species such as soft corals and black corals, and landing on the island is restricted. Take it in with your eyes; leave no trace.
Safety
Every dive is a guided boat dive with an instructor. Seogwipo's waters are patrolled by the coast guard, and recompression (hyperbaric) care is available nearby.
Eligibility
Discover diving is open to anyone aged 10+ with no certification. Even non-swimmers dive, because your instructor stays one-on-one from entry.
FAQ
Frequently asked about Beomseom
The questions we hear most before a Beomseom dive.
Can I dive at Beomseom if I can't swim?
Yes. An instructor stays with you one-on-one from entry to ascent and your BCD keeps you supported. Many of our guests are non-swimmers.
Why swimming and diving are different skills: the full answer
Can I see the soft corals by skin diving?
Yes. From the surface you can see the corals along the shallow edges. To meet the full wall, we recommend a discover dive.
What's the refund policy if I cancel or reschedule?
Full refund up to 3 days before; 50% is deducted 2 days before; from 1 day before through the day itself, refunds aren't available. However, if weather that affects safety (typhoons, high waves, strong winds) makes diving impossible, we cancel with a 100% refund or reschedule. See the terms of service for details.
How many sessions run per day? Can I join alone?
Discover dives run three times a day (08:30 · 11:30 · 15:00) in small groups. Plenty of guests join on their own, so feel free to ask.
How long does the experience take?
The full program runs about 2.5 to 3 hours, with about 20 minutes underwater from entry to exit. Times can vary with weather and conditions on the day.
Are there health conditions that limit participation?
Yes. For safety, participation may be limited in cases such as cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, pregnancy, alcohol consumption, or certain medications. Tell us honestly about your health when booking and we'll confirm whether you can join. Full criteria are in the terms of service.
When and where do I need to be on the day?
Just arrive at our office by the time we confirm with your booking. No early assembly needed. See the directions section for the location.
Are there showers and towels?
Yes. Showers plus towels, hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are all provided. Come as you are and leave refreshed.
Can I fly after diving?
We advise boarding a flight at least 12 hours after your discover dive. If you're flying the same day or early the next morning, check the timing with us when you book.
Can minors join?
Yes. Minors aged 10 and up can join with a guardian's consent.
Come meet Beomseom, a national monument of Korea, for yourself.
Discover dives run three times a day in small groups. Check availability for your date now.