Philippines

Beatrice Rock (★4.4)

Situated at the back of Sombrero Island, this site is an underwater hill that has an abundance of vivid colors and schooling fish. Aside from the blue water ascent, divers may also experience the roaring current that it is known for, making this site a bit challenging.

Dive Point Siquijor, 6227 Maite, San Juan

Republika Coral Ridge (★4.8)

Just in front of Republika Beach Bar is an area with abundance of corals which slowly goes down. Diving directions SWW you come to a ridge, with the deepest depth of 24m at the SWW end. Top of the ridge is 10m below the surface.

Aqualung

Caticugan Marine Sanctuary (★4.6)

Marine protected area off Siquijor Town with seagrass meadows (3–5 m), dense coral reef, and a sloping bottom down to approximately 30 m, partly with wall structures. A calm spot, best season June/July–December, suitable for beginners and advanced divers.

DIVESTORY CORPORATION, 6015 LAPU - LAPU

Pescador East (★4.4)

Pescador Island’s east side, near Moalboal, Cebu, features a dive starting at a 5m plateau descending to 65m along a coral-covered slope. The dive concludes on a plateau rich in small marine life, also ideal for snorkeling.

Scubapro

Layag Layag (★4.5)

Layag-Layag is a well-known dive site in Anilao, within the province of Batangas. It is especially popular for its combination of sandy slopes, coral patches, and excellent macro life, making it a favorite among underwater photographers.

Aqualung

Medicare (★4.5)

Right in front of the Medicare facility on land. A mild current allows you to cover both dive sites. A steep rocky slope descends to 20 meters on Medicare South moving deeper to 25 – 30 meters towards Medicare North.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Max Climax (★4.3)

Along Padre Burgos a few dive centers have lined up facing the east coast on the western side of Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte. ‘Max Climax’ is part of a wall more than a kilometer long that connects a few house reefs.

Mares

Ko-Ok (★4.4)

An underrated dive site where tiger shark encounters have been recorded. Undulating sun rays filtering through the asymmetrical arrangement on the steep wall where the reef top starts at 3 meters plunging to incongruent depths lend beauty to Ko-Ok a kin to an abstract Picasso piece of art.

Aqualung

Black Rock (★4.6)

One of the few known reef manta cleaning stations in Southeast Asia where cleaner wrasse serve to remove dead skin off the mantas’ body. This site is called Black Rock because of a rock at 8 meters where one of the buoys are set up.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Triggerfish City (★4.7)

The reef top starts at 5 meters going west inwards where red tooth triggerfish converge, hence the name. Though titan triggerfish are also around to pick up a fight with the unsuspecting diver during nesting season.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Staghorn Point (★4.7)

Starting at 7 meters, undulating fields of staghorn coral extending to about 500 meters creep to the edges of a wall that plunges deep at Tubbataha.

Mares

Southwest Wall (★4.2)

A steep wall that plunges deep where mild currents give you a gentle ride to watch schooling juvenile grey reef sharks numbering anywhere between 20 to 50 swim about.

Mares

Turtle Rock (★4.1)

Divers plunge to the deepest depth of the wall at 20 meters & follow a bearing to the sandy slope westward to check out 4 massive rock boulder outcroppings.

BLUE MONSTAR, 6015 Lapu-lapu City

Abaca House Reef (★4.4)

Blue Monsta Houseleaf is a five-minute drive from Maktan Newtown and you can see a variety of marine life, especially turtles, trigger fish, grouper, crown fish, trumpet fish, sardines, fan coral and seahorses.

HB ANDA SCUBA DIVING CENTER CORP., 6311 ANDA

Virgen west (★4.8)

Virgen West is located in the middle of the Virgen marine sanctuary. The top of the reef starts around 5m and the drop off go down until 30m. On the bottom its interesting sandy slop.

DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay

Tribird Plane Wreck (★4.6)

The Tri-Bird Plane Wreck is a 20 meter long airplane that was sunk on purpose on March 1st, 2012. It has a wing span of about 25 meters and is lying upside down on sandy grounds. The wreck starts at a depth of 25 meters down to the ground at 30 meters.

Hans E. (#3545391)

Largahan (★4.5)

Largahan is a very beautiful and diverse site. You will find a dark sandy area of coral gardens and volcanic rocks. This site is great for macro diving, like the whole of Apo Island.

Virginia Scuba, 20109 Manassas

West Escarceo (★4.5)

This beautiful site is covered in brightly colored coral and is full of life. Weather and time of year can change this dive from a drift dive to a slow paced tour. Expect tons of fish and sea critters on this dive.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Cathedral (★4.4)

This dive site is home to an underwater landmark cross that was installed by none other than former Philippine president Fidel V. Ramos. The cross is situated between two big rocks at around 18m/60ft. and is decorated with soft corals.

Scubapro

Apo Scuba House Reef (★4.6)

One of the best spots for macro diving—ideal for spotting fascinating and tiny critters. Dauin is a paradise for underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts, offering black sand dive sites teeming with rare and exotic marine life. The area’s nutrient-filled waters create the perfect habitat for muck diving.

DiveGurus Diving Services Corp., 5608 Malay

Maniguin Lighthouse Reef (★5.0)

Located 2.5 hours by banca southwest of Boracay Island, the dazzlingly blue waters of Maniguin Island are a diver’s dream come true. Typically 30-40 m viz, the Lighthouse Reef features a sandy slope followed by a drop-off to 65 meters plus depth.

Ciro S. (#2908869)

Talisay Dauin Beach (★4.4)

Located 100 from Azure dive resort, this dive site offers something for divers who enjoy either coral reefs or muck diving. The site is a combination of sandy slopes, seagrass beds, and a coral reef. with lots of macro critters

Mares

Atlantis House Reef (★4.4)

Located directly in front of Atlantis Dive Resort, the Atlantis House reef is a combination of sandy areas, artificial reefs, coral reefs, and seagrass beds.

Aqualung

Popolcan Island (★4.2)

Popolcan Island is a scenic and beginner-friendly dive site in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, known for its healthy coral reef and sloping wall. The dive typically begins on a shallow coral garden at around 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet), which gradually slopes down to deeper areas reaching approximately 25 to 30 meters

Cebu J Dive Center, 6015 Lapu-Lapu City

Gilutungan Coral Plateau (★4.1)

Hilutongan is 30mins. away from Jpark Marineboy Dive Center via Speedboat, and it is under the Municipal of Cordova, it is a small island close to Nalusuan

E&Z Diving Center, 6015 Lapu-lapu City

Gilutungan Marine Sanctuary (★4.3)

Gilutongan Island, also called Hilutungan Island, Hilotongan Island or Lutungan Island, lies 30 minutes by banka boat from Mactan Island. The island is home to numerous coral reefs and sea grass meadows.

Aquaventure Reef Club, 4202 Batangas

ARC Tamaraw FX Artificial Reef (★4.7)

SUV / wreck .Ideal training site for all kinds of courses: scuba, freediving and snorkelling. Easy swim out from ARC lower parking lot. Beach access with booties recommended, possible only during Amihan, not Habagat. Gentle sandy slope.

Aqualung

LIGHT HOUSE (★4.4)

This lighthouse is found on the southern tip of Cebu and is an amazing dive spot for beginners. You can get there easily from Santander, Liloan, or Oslob.

E&Z Diving Center, 6015 Lapu-lapu City

Marigondon Cave (★4.2)

Marigondon Cave is the most exciting dive along the coast of Mactan Island, Cebu. It has a roof at around 29m/95ft and a floor of at about 40m/133ft. the diameter of the cave is near 10m/33ft. At the entry there is a small alcove. Sidemount or Twinset is a must diving in the area.

Scubapro

Mactan Newtown Beach (★4.6)

This charming and spacious beach is located in the quiet and beautiful neighborhood of Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines.An amazing place for a family or couple to stay and have fun.

HB ANDA SCUBA DIVING CENTER CORP., 6311 ANDA

White House (★4.6)

Wall dive with a top at 5m and a sandy bottom around 20 to 30m. You’ll see some crack and overhang on this wall, like a canyon. The mooring buoy is located on the side of Vigen marin sanctuary.

Aqualung

La Tortue House Reef (★4.8)

Located at the southern end of the Dauin Poblacion District 1 Sanctuary, it offers amazing diving for beginners, advanced and expert divers with both muck and a big, healthy reef. There’s also a mini reef at 30m for Advanced Divers to enjoy.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Mystic coral garden (★4.7)

The entry is walking, the approach is shallow for approximately 50 meters and the coral reefs start to drop off, it varies 6 meters to 30 meters to a gentle slope. The dive can be done in two sessions left and right, both completely different in topography.

Hans E. (#3545391)

El Dorado (★4.7)

This is a favorite dive site for divers looking for dense fish. It is a coral recovery and conservation site that features different types of Artificial Reef designed to encourage coral growth. It is now home to a wide variety of fish species and coral species.

Aqualung

Rock Point East (★4.7)

Rock Point East is one of the most reliable and versatile dive sites in Dauin, located along the volcanic coastline of Negros. Known for its blend of reef structure and muck habitats, it’s a favorite for divers who want both scenic coral and rare macro life in a single dive.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll (★4.6)

South Atoll - Steep walls, incredible and untouched coral formations, large schools of fish, sharks and large pelagics. An incredible dive for experienced divers

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Ranger Station - Tubbataha Reef (★4.5)

Noth Atoll - Steep walls, incredible and untouched coral formations, large schools of fish, sharks and large pelagics. An incredible dive for experienced divers.

Mares

South Park - Tubbataha (★4.5)

Noth Atoll - Steep walls, incredible and untouched coral formations, large schools of fish, sharks and large pelagics.

Mares

Dive Point Coral reef (★4.7)

It is located short swimming distance from the shore, just in front of Dive Point diving center. Drop of starts in coral rocks area at 5-6m and falling down to 25m. Fields of staghorn corals characterize this location in deeper part.

Atlas Divers-Philippines Inc., 6013 Daanbantayan

Mangrove (★4.4)

Mangrove is a great dive site for open water training with an average depth of 8-10m and a maximum depth of 14m. There is a nice sandy area and a patch reef.

Scubapro

San Miguel (★4.4)

Great coral formation right next to an awesome muck site. Rare nudibranchs like sheep nudis and seahorses abound this area as well as a variety of frogfishes and a promise of octopuses.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Mantigue Turtle Point (★4.7)

Dive into the inviting waters of Mantigue Island and discover a dynamic underwater landscape. The reef starts at a depth of approximately 5 meters and drops down to 50meters. The site features a mix of hard and soft coral formations, overhangs and of course the famous green turtles.

Scubapro

Old Volcano Bay (★4.6)

Located near the Old Volcano in Camiguin, lies a mesmerizing dive site renowned for its vibrant marine life and stunning topography. As you descend, you’ll encounter a gentle slope that gradually deepens from 2 to 30 meters, offering divers of all levels an exciting exploration.

Aqualung

Doljo point (★4.6)

Doljo Point is a popular dive site on the northwest tip of Panglao Island, known for its dramatic underwater terrain. It features a coral plateau that drops into steep walls and slopes, with strong currents that attract large schools of fish and pelagic species.

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