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1Sabang Wrecks
Sabang Wrecks is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Mindoro, Puerto Galera which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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2Mainit Corner
Just south of Malimatoc. Southernmost point of the Calumpang Peninsula. Mainit Corner is also known as Mainit, Mainit Point, Cazador Point.
BeginnerMax depth 49.9 ftBoat entry
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3West Entalula
West Entalula is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Palawan, El Nido which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
BeginnerBoat entry
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4Twin Rocks Marine Sanctuary
This dive site is good for macro photography with schools of jacks, trevallies, small barracudas, snappers and batfish but also clownfish. It deserve at least two dives. Twin Rocks is a marine sanctuary located right in front of the Planet Dive Resort. There is a big effort to conservate this place which is considerated one of the best dive place in Anilao area.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat or Shore entry
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5Sombrero Island
Gorgonians, black coral, turtles, rays, jacks, snappers... NE side end of Maricaban island (Named Sombrero cos of its shape).
IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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6Sabang Beach
Sabang Beach is the site directly in front of the Sabang resorts in Puerto Galera. The entry is complicated by boat mooring and traffic and there is lots of debris in the water, but once you get out to the wrecks, the dive is quite worthwhile. Between the wrecks are many isolated coral bommies and small stretches of reefs. An hour underwater here will deliver most of the usual Pacific marine life and dozens of macro subjects worth photographing. I recommend hiring a guide the first time out to find the highlights of the dive. Rather than driving, taking a boat from the Luzon mainland at Batangas harbor to Puerto Galera is the usual route. There are streets and cars in Puerto Galera and a thriving, if somewhat seamy, nightlife but neither is a necessary part of the adventure.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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7Marine Reserve of Masaplod Norte
Municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental Island. Easy shore entry, medium sized reef in relatively shallow water (top part of reef is in 30ft of water, bottom part of reef is in 75 to 80ft. of water). Lot's of marine life, large snappers, rock cod, sweetlips, trumpetfish, schooling jacks, barracuda, batfish, garden eels, a very large resident turtle with remoras, and tons of reef tropicals. This is a must dive for the area.
Max depth 80 ftShore entry
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Dauin Sanctury
Dauin Sanctury is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry
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9Mainit Point school
Mainit Point school is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Luzon, Anilao and Batangas which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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10Coral Garden Philippines
Immature white-tip reef sharks, surgeonfish, triggerfish and moray eels. Off Mindoro Island's Sabang Beach
Shore entry
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11Black forest
Black forest is the main attraction of Balicasag island. A nice slope full of small fishes, and deeper, the black forest. Except the black coral, you also can see large schools of silver jacks / surgeon fish, and turtles. SW of Balicasag island. S from the school. Black forest is also known as Northeast slope.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat or Shore entry
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12Apo Island Marine Sanctuary
I dove the site twice and was moved by the grandeur of the coral formations. Entering from the nearby site, Kang-Oran, is especially impressive since you move from a very impressive wall to a sloping mass of coral structures that are on the scale of California's Redwoods. They make most other coral reefs look like second or third growth forests in comparison. I've been diving in the best that Indonesia, Palau and Fiji have to offer but nowhere have I seen hard coral structures to match these. You can't drive to this location. There are no roads and no cars on the small island, but there are coral gardens older and more majestic than Wakatobi's.
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14Daryl Laut
Location of the structural remains of a casino that sank many years ago. Average depth is about 16m (~50ft) to 35m (~120), but the site's maximum depth can drop off to 45m (~148ft). Western side of Caban Island. Daryl Laut is also known as Dari Laut.
BeginnerMax depth 53.1 ftBoat entry
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15Marigondon Cave
Cave entrance is 30-38m deep. The cave is 40m long. Need a torch to penetrate the cave. A little North West of the cave it looks flat at 45 meters. Swim out appx 50 meters and there is a new drop off that goes straight down to 72 meters! Marigondon, Mactan Island. 8min from Kon-Tiki. The dive site is in from of the Plantation Bay Resort.
AdvancedMax depth 49.2 ftBoat or Shore entry
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17Monad Shoal (Shark Point)
Monad Shoal is a Thresher Shark Paradise. Monad Shoal, also known as Shark Point, has now become a World famous dive site. It is the best place in the world and in the Philippines to see the rare and timid Thresher Sharks! This is actually the place that made diving in Malapascua Island famous, with a sunken coral plateau about 20m deep! Here you have the chance of spotting Thresher Sharks which use Monad Shoal as a cleaning station. These sharks normally live in deep water but come here early in the morning to the cleaning station. It is important to stay as quiet as possible when diving there as the Thresher Sharks are very shy creatures. Sightings are not guaranteed but if you dive there for a few days, you have quite high chances to encounter them several times! If there are no Thresher Sharks in sight, you could also keep your eyes out for the the superb Manta Rays gliding around the reef. Or you could always keep your eyes out for Monad Shoal. It is also a great location for Underwater Macro Photography and for critter lovers! Pygmy Seahorses, various species of Nudibranchs, Mantis Shrimps and so much more! The conditions are generally pretty good with 10m to 15m visibility, however with a maximum depth of 24m and occasionally quite strong currents, Padi Open Water Advanced divers will fully enjoy this wonderful dive! It takes about 30min by boat to reach Monad Shoal from Malapascua Island. This is a dawn dive around 6am!
BeginnerMax depth 20 m - open end
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18Mainit Bubbles
Gradual/Steep slope & drop off. Hot spring with bubbles coming from under.
Max depth 65.6 ft
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20The Cathedral, Anilao
The Cathedral is one of the more famous dive sites around the Anilao area. It became famous when former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos placed a concrete stone cross which was even blessed by Saint John Paul II. This cross is located between the 2 giant rocks making the view look like an altar in a cathedral. It is a relatively easy dive site and is it where most diving students do their check-out dive. I did a night dive here before during my check out dive for my advance course few years back.
BeginnerMax depth 60 ftShore entry
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in the Philippines?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in the Philippines are Sabang Wrecks (5.0 from 2 reviews), Mainit Corner (5.0 from 2 reviews) and West Entalula (5.0 from 2 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in the Philippines?
The top-rated beginner sites are Sabang Wrecks (5.0 from 2 reviews), Mainit Corner (5.0 from 2 reviews) and West Entalula (5.0 from 2 reviews).
Where can I shore dive in the Philippines?
Sabang Wrecks, Twin Rocks Marine Sanctuary, Sabang Beach and Marine Reserve of Masaplod Norte are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
What is the best advanced dive in the Philippines?
Marigondon Cave (5.0 from 1 review), reached by boat, with a maximum depth of 49.2 ft.