Explore Cabilao

Cabilao, a charming island near Bohol's north coast, beckons divers with its stunning underwater landscapes. The island is encircled by coral reefs that dramatically descend to depths of about 50 meters/164 feet, making it a prime spot for wall diving. This diving haven caters to all skill levels, offering shallow areas for beginners and deep walls for the more experienced. In the shallower zones, divers can explore seagrass meadows and vibrant coral formations, home to intriguing creatures like stone fish and harlequin ghost pipefish.

For those who venture deeper, the walls of Cabilao reveal a thrilling array of marine life. Pelagic species such as barracudas, dogtooth tunas, and giant trevallies glide by, while frogfish, large groupers, and snappers add to the spectacle. The presence of sea snakes and napoleon wrasses further enriches the diving experience. With a mix of shore and boat diving opportunities, Cabilao's diverse environments ensure a memorable underwater journey, making it a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.

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    Diving in Cabilao

    Cabilao, a stunning island in the Philippines, is a hidden gem for dive enthusiasts, offering a mix of vibrant coral gardens and fascinating marine life. The Lighthouse Reef is a popular shore dive, known for its enchanting night dives where divers can witness the mesmerizing dance of bioluminescent plankton. The site is a haven for macro photography, featuring unique critters like pygmy seahorses and ornate ghost pipefish.

    For those seeking wreck dives, Cabilao provides liveaboard diving options, allowing exploration of deeper sites like the historic wrecks off Panglao Island. These trips offer a balanced experience, combining the convenience of shore dives with the adventure of liveaboard excursions. With its diverse underwater landscapes and marine biodiversity, Cabilao promises unforgettable diving encounters.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Cabilao

    Cabilao Island, nestled in the Bohol Sea, is a prime diving destination known for its rich marine biodiversity. The island's vibrant coral reefs host a variety of reef fish, including the ubiquitous clownfish and butterflyfish. Divers can also encounter parrotfish and angelfish, which are common in these waters. Seasonal highlights include sightings of blacktip reef sharks and green sea turtles. These are more likely to be encountered from March to June, when water temperatures range from 26°C–30°C/79°F–86°F, offering ideal conditions for these species to thrive. Occasionally, eagle rays can also be observed gliding through the deeper waters, especially near the drop-offs.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    281 Sightings
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    48
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    30
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    106 Sightings
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    14
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    24
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    6
    A
    33
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    J
    2
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    12
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    44 Sightings
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    5
    F
    13
    M
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    A
    3
    M
    1
    J
    3
    J
    4
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    4
    O
    2
    N
    6
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    21 Sightings
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    4
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    2
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    2
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    8
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    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Udo Kefrig
    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    235 Sightings
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    35
    F
    30
    M
    11
    A
    65
    M
    2
    J
    8
    J
    8
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    S
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    O
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    N
    29
    D
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    150 Sightings
    J
    21
    F
    25
    M
    3
    A
    42
    M
    0
    J
    2
    J
    2
    A
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    S
    5
    O
    9
    N
    17
    D
    21

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    97 Sightings
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    14
    F
    17
    M
    1
    A
    25
    M
    0
    J
    5
    J
    5
    A
    6
    S
    1
    O
    5
    N
    12
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    84 Sightings
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    15
    F
    4
    M
    0
    A
    19
    M
    4
    J
    5
    J
    6
    A
    4
    S
    1
    O
    7
    N
    12
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Rich Carey
    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    77 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    15
    M
    1
    A
    4
    M
    1
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    9
    S
    1
    O
    5
    N
    12
    D
    8

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    74 Sightings
    J
    11
    F
    15
    M
    6
    A
    19
    M
    0
    J
    4
    J
    2
    A
    5
    S
    1
    O
    4
    N
    3
    D
    4
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    73 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    13
    M
    0
    A
    10
    M
    0
    J
    1
    J
    4
    A
    11
    S
    2
    O
    4
    N
    8
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shutterstock-Shane Gross
    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    65 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    11
    M
    7
    A
    13
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    3
    S
    0
    O
    5
    N
    14
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-wrangel
    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    58 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    7
    M
    0
    A
    25
    M
    1
    J
    3
    J
    2
    A
    2
    S
    1
    O
    4
    N
    0
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    54 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    15
    M
    0
    A
    19
    M
    2
    J
    4
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    1
    O
    2
    N
    2
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    54 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    13
    M
    0
    A
    16
    M
    2
    J
    2
    J
    2
    A
    4
    S
    1
    O
    3
    N
    7
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    50 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    10
    M
    5
    A
    7
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    9
    S
    1
    O
    3
    N
    2
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 50

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    Frogfish

    Frogfish
    50 Sightings
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    6
    F
    13
    M
    3
    A
    7
    M
    0
    J
    4
    J
    0
    A
    5
    S
    1
    O
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    6
    D
    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    iStock-burnsboxco
    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    49 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    15
    M
    1
    A
    7
    M
    0
    J
    2
    J
    3
    A
    6
    S
    1
    O
    2
    N
    6
    D
    2

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    iStock-Michael Zeigler
    Crab

    Crab
    46 Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    4
    M
    8
    A
    7
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    3
    A
    1
    S
    3
    O
    6
    N
    6
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    45 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    3
    M
    5
    A
    9
    M
    0
    J
    4
    J
    2
    A
    4
    S
    1
    O
    4
    N
    2
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    41 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    23
    M
    0
    J
    1
    J
    5
    A
    4
    S
    1
    O
    4
    N
    0
    D
    2
    AdobeStock-Richard Carey
    Banded Sea Krait

    Banded Sea Krait
    31 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    4
    M
    0
    A
    6
    M
    0
    J
    4
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    0
    O
    2
    N
    7
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    iStock-Christian von Mach
    Pipefish

    Pipefish
    29 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    2
    M
    2
    A
    4
    M
    0
    J
    1
    J
    4
    A
    2
    S
    1
    O
    1
    N
    1
    D
    2
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    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse
    28 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    10
    A
    0
    M
    8
    J
    0
    J
    4
    A
    3
    S
    0
    O
    3
    N
    0
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    Total number of species approx.: 1500

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    Hard Corals

    Hard Corals
    26 Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    26
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    0
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    Total number of species approx.: 3500

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    Soft Corals

    Soft Corals
    25 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    25
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    0
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    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 1900

    Shutterstock-John A. Anderson
    Starfish

    Starfish
    25 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    25
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    0
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Stonefish

    Stonefish
    16 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    9
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    4
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    3
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Shutterstock-aquapix
    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    15 Sightings
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    0
    F
    3
    M
    0
    A
    2
    M
    0
    J
    3
    J
    0
    A
    6
    S
    1
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The best Months to dive in Cabilao

    Cabilao offers excellent diving conditions throughout the year, with water temperatures ranging from 27°C to 30°C/81°F to 86°F. This makes it suitable for diving all year. However, the best time for diving is from November to May, when the seas are calm and visibility is optimal, often exceeding 30 meters/98 feet. From June to October, the southwest monsoon can bring stronger winds and currents, slightly affecting diving conditions. Despite this, diving remains possible, though visibility might decrease to around 20 meters/66 feet. Divers should be aware of these seasonal changes when planning their trips.

    Dive Centers

    Cabilao Divers

    Cabilao Divers

    Cabilao Sanctuary Beach And Dive Resort, 6327 Cabilao, Bohol - Philippines
    Polaris Beach and Dive Resort

    Polaris Beach and Dive Resort

    Cabilao Island Bohol, Pantudlan, 6327 Loon, Bohol - Philippines

    Dive Sites

    BIGBOSS DIVE CEBU, 6015 Lapu-Lapu City
    Chapel Point <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Chapel Point (★4.5)

    The Lighthouse dive site in Cabilao Island, located west of Bohol, is a breathtaking diving destination known for its stunning coral formations, rich marine biodiversity, and excellent visibility. This site is ideal for intermediate to advanced divers who enjoy wall diving and drift diving.
    BIGBOSS DIVE CEBU, 6015 Lapu-Lapu City
    Lighthouse <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Lighthouse (★4.4)

    The Lighthouse dive site in Cabilao Island, located west of Bohol, is a breathtaking diving destination known for its stunning coral formations, rich marine biodiversity, and excellent visibility. This site is ideal for intermediate to advanced divers who enjoy wall diving and drift diving.
    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Polaris Housereef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Polaris Housereef (★4.6)

    Wall dive with beautiful corals and macro between 5-30 meters. Great dive for any level with currents depending on the time of day. Great for night dives as well.
    Aqualung
    South Point Cabilao <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    South Point Cabilao (★4.3)

    South Point Dive Site in Cabilao, Bohol is a vibrant reef and wall dive known for its healthy coral cover and dynamic conditions. The site typically features a sloping reef that transitions into a deeper wall, with moderate to sometimes strong currents that can turn the dive into an exciting drift.
    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Gorgonian Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Gorgonian Wall (★4.4)

    Gorgonian Wall is a steep coral wall dive that begins relatively shallow (around 5 meters) and descends to about 60 meters or deeper, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers depending on depth and conditions.
    Mares
    Looc <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Looc (★4.4)

    Looc Dive Site in Cabilao, Bohol is a shallow, gently sloping reef with sandy patches, seagrass, and scattered corals, ideal for relaxed dives and underwater photography
    Mares
    Fallen Tree <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Fallen Tree (★4.4)

    Fallen Tree starts as a gentle slope from the shoreline down to around 18 m, before dropping into a steep wall that descends to roughly 45–50 m. Because of its exposed position, it’s often done as a drift dive, with currents ranging from mild to quite strong depending on conditions.