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1Liloan Sogod Bay
This is a very good place to see whalesharks, manta rays, dolphins and of course common sharks. West of Panoan Strait, north of Panoan Island.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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2Napantao Fish Sanctuary
Napantao is a Fish Sanctuary where fishing is forbidden. There is a tax fee (approx 200 pesos). This is a fantastic wann cover by black corals, with an incredible density of fishs. Pelagic can be seen off the wall. The top of the wall is covered by Tubastrea sp. The dive site is very different in the morning and in the afternoon. You really have to dive several time napantao. There is also a cave; entrance is near 40m deep ! Marine life: Great gorgonians, black corals, turtles, barracuda, groupers, batfish... Napantao Fish Sanctuary is located on the west side of Panoan Island, in front of padre Burgos. Napantao Fish Sanctuary is also known as Napantaw, Ilijan Point, Rio's Wall, Toshi's Wall.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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3Sunok
Access to Sunok dive site is with boat local dive operator Sogod Bay Scuba Resort. Contact www.sogodbayscubaresort.com This dive site has become very popular because of the whale sharks. There has been 8 pairs of whale sharks spotted in the last 6 months. Best time to see them is near or on the full moon. Fish Sanctury fees apply. You can dive on air or snorkel. Whale Sharks are seen on a regular basis. Sunok is also known as SBSR Whale Shark dive site.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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4San Ricardo Whale Sharks
San Ricardo is the place to meet Whale Sharks. The best is not to dive but meet the sharks by snorkeling ! Spotters from Sunok fishing village can help to find sharks. Southern tip of Panoan Island.
BeginnerBoat entry
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5Turtle Rock
Large coral rock covered with gorgonians. Just south of San Roque.
IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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6House Reef
Good night dive spot. Turtlesn cuttle fish (night) and a lot of sea slugs and shrimps. Southern Leyte Divers House Reef. Just southeast of the boat channel exit.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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7Günter's wall
Wall covered with large black corlas. In the middle of the east side of the island.
IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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8Bujong Shoal
The top of the shoal is approx 10m deep, then a nice wall on the southeast down to 45-50m. Southeast side of the island.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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9Adrian's Cove
Great wall with coves and overhangs covered with bushes of black coral. Northeast of the island
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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11Heaven's gate
Steep slope with sponges, soft corals and anemones. This is a fantastic coral garden with a lot of fishs. Southernmost tip of Leyte Island. Heaven's gate is also known as Tangkaan Point, Tanka-an Point.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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12Peter's mound
Good site to meet large pelagics. Approx 1 nautical mile north of Padre Burgos, the sea mount is 200m offshore. Peter's mound is also known as Otikon, Libagon.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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13Ampo Reef
Half way between San Roque and the southern tip of Leyte (Heaven's gate dive site). Ampo Reef is also known as Ampo.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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14Coral Garden
Nice slope and fantastic coral garden with numerous coral species. Some Pygmee seahorses may be found near 30m deep. Just before Haven's gate on San Roque side.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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15Medicare
Gentle coral slope. Turtles may be seen at Medicare quite often :) Just south of Padre Burgos. The dive site is just below a Medical center. There is a sign on the shore. Medicare is also known as Medic Care.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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16Peter's Wreck
The reef is about 20 meters from shore it slopes down to about 40 meters, on 17 meters you find peters old dive boat. full wit soft corals and little wonders Easy from shore. the wreck lies direct on the sloop
BeginnerMax depth 55.8 ftShore entry
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17Max Climax Wall
Look for Sogod Bay Scuba Resort in Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos Southern Leyte Philipines it is directly in front of resort Max Climax Wall is also known as Max's Climax, SBSR Wall.
IntermediateMax depth 39.7 ftShore or Boat entry
Top dive shops in Southern Leyte
All 4Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Inc
Book4.8 (30) · Southern Leyte
Peter's Dive Resort
Book4.6 (136) · Southern Leyte
Pintuyan Dive Resort
Book4.4 (29) · Southern Leyte
Padre Burgos Castle Resort
Book4.0 (70) · Southern Leyte
Southern Leyte diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Southern Leyte for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 17 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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Are there dive shops in Southern Leyte?
Zentacle lists 4 dive shops in Southern Leyte. The top-rated are Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Inc (4.8 from 30 reviews) and Peter's Dive Resort (4.6 from 136 reviews).