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Top Siquijor Dive Sites
1. Paliton Wall
This advanced dive site descends from 7 meters/23 feet to almost 50 meters/164 feet, featuring sea fans, soft corals, a large cave, and an overhang. Divers can encounter frogfish, moray eels, Spanish dancers, and pelagic animals such as sharks and bumphead parrotfish. Scuba diving is recommended.
2. Sunken Island
Accessible only by boat and best for experienced divers due to strong currents and required negative entry. The submerged island stretches from 10 meters/33 feet to 40 meters/131 feet, with corals, reef fish, sea snakes, and large turtles. Pelagics like eagle rays and whale sharks may appear. Scuba diving only.
3. Coral Garden
Ideal for beginners and reachable from the shore, this site offers sandy areas and coral collections, home to macro life like peacock mantis shrimp and nudibranchs. Frogfish, crocodile fish, turtles, and puffer fish are common. Suitable for scuba and night diving.
4. Sawang
A gently sloping reef with intriguing coral formations, suitable for open water divers, with the main attraction at 15 meters/49 feet. Turtles, peacock mantis shrimp, and cuttlefish are prevalent, making it great for photography. Features a narrow swim-through for skilled divers. Scuba diving only.
5. Tubod Marine Sanctuary
As a protected area, this sanctuary offers easy dives with a rich array of marine life, including clownfish, groupers, and various coral species. It's suitable for both scuba diving and freediving, providing excellent opportunities for beginners and photographers.
The best Months to dive in Siquijor
Diving in Siquijor is possible all year round but the best conditions are during the dry season between December and April. As a country, the Philippines experience rain year round, though Siquijor has less than some other islands. The rain is consistent between June and November and the seas can sometimes be rough. As all the dive sites are close to the islands, this does not affect diving but can make ferry crossings a little hairy. The water temperature is steady, between 26 and 30oC all year round.
During the dry season, prices can be a little higher for resorts as this is the busiest time. Public holidays such as New Year and Chinese New Year are even busier, so bear these dates in mind when booking.