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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Negros Oriental

The top 39 dive and snorkel sites in Negros Oriental, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Negros Oriental guide

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39 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Apo Island Marine Sanctuary

5.0(1 review)Philippines, Pacific

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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Marine Reserve of Masaplod Norte

5.0(1 review)Philippines, Pacific

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

5.0(1 review)Philippines, Visayas, Negros

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 ftShore or Boat entry
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Bahura

3.0(1 review)Philippines, Visayas, Negros

Bahura is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Rock Point

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

Two dives are possible at Rock Point: The E side and the W side of the cape. The E side goes deeper... Extreme S of Apo Island.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Kan-Uran

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

E point of Apo island, just S of Mamsa Point.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Coconut point

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

The current may be very strong in this area. Take care! Only for diver with current experience. Extreme N of Apo Island.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Largahan

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

NW side of Apo Island

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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Cogon

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

NE side of Apo island, E from the lighthouse.

IntermediateMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Marine Sanctuary

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

Great dive site. Well known for 'Clownfish city' (only 5m deep). SE side of Apo island. Marine Sanctuary is also known as Clownfish city.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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The Pier

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Industrial Pier - Restricted Access for dive centers which got a permit to dive there. Since December 2008 the pier is in renovation and it's not yet sure, if the site will still have the biological diversity from before. On the last dive there had been many different kinds of frogfishes (pink, black, red-black) and many nudibranches and lots of other stuff. The Pier is also known as Ducumi Pier.

IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Eldorado Housereef

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Dauin

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore entry
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Pura Vida Housereef

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Pura Vida Housereef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Atlantis Reef

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Atlantis Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Sydney Park

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Sydney Park is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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Masaplod South

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Masaplod South is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Boluarte

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo

Boluarte is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros, Apo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerBoat entry
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Mainit

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

A nice drift through corals and at the end hot underwater springs.

BeginnerMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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Banca Wreck

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Banca Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Luca Sanctuary

No reviews yetPhilippines, Visayas, Negros

Luca Sanctuary is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Negros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in Negros Oriental

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Bongo Bongo Divers
4.8 (176) · Dumaguete
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Atmosphere Resorts
4.6 (156) · Dumaguete
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Sea Explorers - Dauin
4.6 (45) · Dumaguete
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Adventure Dive/Mike's Dauin Resort
4.4 (184) · Dumaguete
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Negros Oriental diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Negros Oriental for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 39 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Negros Oriental?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Negros Oriental are Apo Island Marine Sanctuary (5.0 from 1 review), Marine Reserve of Masaplod Norte (5.0 from 1 review) and Dauin Sanctury (5.0 from 1 review).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Negros Oriental?

The top-rated beginner sites are Dauin Sanctury (5.0 from 1 review) and Bahura (3.0 from 1 review).

Where can I shore dive in Negros Oriental?

Apo Island Marine Sanctuary, Marine Reserve of Masaplod Norte, Dauin Sanctury and Bahura are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in Negros Oriental?

Zentacle lists 7 dive shops in Negros Oriental. The top-rated are Bongo Bongo Divers (4.8 from 176 reviews) and Atmosphere Resorts (4.6 from 156 reviews).