The top 16 dive and snorkel sites in Panglao, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Panglao guide
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.
This is a protected marine site, with large jack shoals. W part of Balicasag island, starting just S of the BIDR resort. Fish Sanctuary is also known as Marine Sanctuary.
Perfect place for dive training. Wall starts at about 5 meters debt. 100m out from Alona Beach Alona Beach is also known as House Reef.
We found plenty of nudies and eligator fish here. Take your time and look for macro life. Sanctuary is in front of Panglao Bluewater Resort. Enter by shore or a small ride from Alona beach. Bluewater Reef is also known as Sanctuary Reef.
Lolongs Wall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
W side of Panglao Island. Dive site is in front of a fishing hut on pillars in the water. 30min from Alona Beach.
S of Panglao Island, Danao. W side of Alona Beach (approx 100m).
Steep wall from 5 to 40m deep. Nice coral structures and cathedral-caves. N of Balicasag island. Divers heaven is also known as Diver's heaven, Heaven, Cathedral.
Habagat wreck is S from the great wall, at 36m deep. This banca was sunk by the Seaquest Dive Center in 2000. SW of Panglao Island.
Zentacle lists 10 dive shops in Panglao. The top-rated are Blue Revival Diving College (5.0 from 92 reviews) and Bohol Divers Club (4.8 from 240 reviews).
