Visayas

Baring (★4.1)

Located just off the top of Olango Island the Baring site takes around 30 minutes to reach from Mactan. It offers a large sloping sand flat descending to a deep wall with superb corals.

Aqualung

Black Forest (★4.5)

A steep slope that is considered one of the must see dive sites in the area. The huge forest of black coral is practically unseen in other places around the world.

Scubapro

Paliton Sanctuary (★4.5)

Paliton Sanctuary is a wall dive starting from a depth of 5 m, going all the way to 50m. This makes it an ideal dive site for every level. Beautiful and intact coral gardens are found with lots of little macro critters.

Aqualung

Napantau Marine Protected Area (★4.5)

The first Marine Protected Area in Sogod Bay, Napantau is considered one of the top 10 wall dives in Southeast Asia. A fantastic wall dive awaits you and brings an array of soft & hard coral with all the hues of the rainbow and every color in between.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Kalipayan, Bohol (★4.4)

Kalipayan is a wall dive located close to Alona Beach-Bohol Panglau within 4-5 minutes to the closest dive centers. The dive begins in a sandy aera at five meters and then proceeds by dropping over the vertical wall.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Arco Point (★4.4)

A wall drift dive with good visibility and medium to strong current. A wonderful spot for both advanced and beginner divers. This spot will ease you into wall diving.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Tongo Sanctuary (★4.3)

Tongo Sanctuary is a protected marine area featuring a steep wall dive with depths ranging from 5 to 55 meters and visibility between 15 to 25 meters. The site boasts vibrant hard and soft corals, small caves, and minimal currents, making it suitable for divers of all levels.

Mares

Cathedral Wall (★4.5)

Cathedral Wall is a wall dive in Balicasag Island on the north side. Usually it is dived as a drift dive, starting at Cathedral and ending up at east or west, depending on the current.

Elias P. (#2102022)

Pescador South (★4.3)

The south side of Pescador Island offers calm, safe entry points ideal for both divers and snorkelers. Protected from strong waves, it’s perfect during rough sea conditions. The area allows for east or west drift dives and provides adventure in shallow, manageable depths.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Divers Heaven (★4.6)

Divers Heaven is located in Balicasag Island , on the South side, it is about 30 minutes banka ride from Alona Beach. It a slope going to about 30 meters covered with hard and soft corals starting at ten meters.

Mares

Rudys Rock (★4.5)

Rudy’s Rock, Balicasag is a vibrant, dynamic reef and wall dive featuring a healthy coral-covered rock formation that drops into deep water. Known for its strong current.

Aqualung

Royal Garden (★4.5)

One of the best known spots on Balicasag, this site is famous for its coral gardens and is set on an underwater plateau full of colorful and diverse marine life; a perfect spot for macro diving.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Maite Marine Sanctuary (★4.6)

Southwest of the island along the beach road of San Juan in Siquijor you will find a cemetery. Maite in the Visayan dialect means cemetery, lending this dive site its name.

KAN J. (#1337003)

Talima (★4.1)

large sandy slope dotted with corals till around 12-17m where the wall starts. There is a memorial for some long gone wooden wrecks at around 12. Nice corals, depth exceeds 40m and currents can be strong on an outbound tide.

Aqualung

San Vicente (★4.0)

An extensive shield reef, 3 -10 m, with corals and soft corals till around 5-7 m, where the wall starts. Nice corals, depth exceeds 40m and currents can be strong on an outbound tide.

Mactan Scuba Dive Centre, 6015 Lapu Lapu City

Nalusuan Island (★4.1)

Located just off the bottom of Olango Island the Nalusuan site takes around 30 minutes to reach from Mactan. It offers a large sflat flat descending to a deep wall with superb corals. Also shallow reefs and walls on the southern end of the marine park.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Coral Garden (★4.4)

Sharp wall down to 130ft/40m with large expanses of hard and soft corals on top. Can be current on the wall which makes a great drift dive along the wall.

Scubapro

Panorama Reef (★4.4)

Sloping wall to sandy bottom at about 25m/80ft. Mix of hard and soft corals with lots of creatures throughout. About a 20 minute boat ride. Could be some current.

HB ANDA SCUBA DIVING CENTER CORP., 6311 ANDA

Bacong (★4.7)

Bacong is a wall dive. Starts with a sandy slope which turns into a nice wall. 5 meters on top, dropping down to 30 meters. Some cracks and crevices in the wall.

Mares

Turtle Point (★4.4)

Balicasag is one of the most famous Marine sanctuaries in the Philippines. This site is the main reason people go to Balicasag Island due, where large numbers of sea turtles congregate.

Mares

Marine Station WeOcean (★4.1)

A nice wall dive with a wide variety of local life to see. It’s a good dive for any level of diver with shallows and the endless wall to dive. Watch out for the boats, however.

Hans E. (#3545391)

Apo Island Marine Sanctuary (★4.4)

To date, Apo Island is one of the most successful conservation stories in the Philippines. Marine Sanctuary was one of the first sanctuaries in the Philippines, where a maximum of only 15 divers are allowed at a time.

Aqualung

Tongo Point (★4.2)

The gentle slope of this dive site starts at about 12m, going all the way to 65m. On some days you can encounter quite strong currents in Tongo Point.

Mares

Marigondon Port (★3.8)

Located to either side of Marigondon Port it offers short sandy flats then dropping off to deep sweeping walls. Often very strong currents and down-currents in the area. The constant boat traffic in the area requires good buoyancy control to remain at safe depths in some of the shallower areas.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Cogon (★4.5)

Cogon means grass in the Filipino language. ‘Cogon Point’ was named after the grass used for roofing native houses that can be seen directly onshore, northeast of Apo Island.

Peter S. (#417559)

Monad Shoal (★4.3)

Monad Shoal is considered the best dive site in the world to see the rare and timid Thresher Sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here early in the morning for the cleaning station.

Aqualung

Napaling Reef - Left (★4.3)

Ideal freedive training site, sheer coral wall dropping down straight to twenty five meters, infrequent currrent, lovely colors on the wall and loads of fish schooling.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Sunken Island, Pamilacan (★4.5)

This dive site is a sunken island located in the middle of the ocean between Alona Beach and Pamilacan Island. The top of the island is at 10M and slopes off to depths of 30M.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Panagsama Beach/Sardine Run (★4.4)

Panagsama Beach is a world-famous dive site because of the sardine ball that can be found just a few meters below the surface within snorkeling distance from the beach. This is an amazing experience for all levels of divers.

Mares

Napaling Reef - Right (★4.5)

Napaling Point is a point that can be reached by driving about 15 minutes northeast from Kasam Dive Resort. You can mainly enjoy freediving, snorkeling, and scuba diving. When you first enter the water, you go down the cliff to 20 meters. After 20 meters, it is a slope.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Tingo (★3.8)

giant sand flats leading to deep walls and cleaning stations. The site is exposed and is susceptible to winds and currents, with strong tidal flows often experienced.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Gato Island (★4.5)

Gato Island is a well preserved marine reserve and sea snake sanctuary. This is one of the five famous dive sites on the Island. The site is a tunnel where you take a tour underneath the island. This site is best for more experienced divers/

Peter S. (#417559)

Kimud Shoal (★4.8)

After the tresher sharks disappeared from Monad Shoal for unknown reasons and moved to the Kimud Shoal, this is now one of the best dive sites in the world to see the rare and elusive tresher sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here for the cleaning stations at shallower depths.

Mares

Dakit Dakit (★4.1)

Small rocks are coming out of the water and make a stunning atmosphere especially during sunset. Strong currents can be found at this dive site, but during other times of the day it is a perfect dive site for check-up dives, open water and advanced divers.

E&Z Diving Center, 6015 Lapu-lapu City

Cordova reef (★4.2)

Cordova Reef is a 15mins boat travel from EZDC Housereef. A slope terrain from shallow up to 21m/67 feet, then wall. Good for beginner and Advanced level divers.

Mares

Alona Reef (★4.4)

Wreck dive locally called the Hagabat Wreck or Bohol Divers Wreck. Usually starts with a descent down a line close to a wall and then down the slope to the wreck. The top of the wreck is at 28M and the bow of the wreck is at 37M.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Danao Wall (★4.4)

Danao Wall on Panglao Island, Bohol is a top dive site with vibrant corals, sponges, and sea fans on a dramatic wall that drops beyond 60m. Most dives stay around 15–25m, where visibility is excellent and volcanic rock formations add to the beauty. A must-dive in the Philippines.

Stephane C. (#3858207)

Coconut Point (★4.5)

A virtual washing machine experience awaits you at Coconut Point, an exciting dive site on the northern tip of Apo Island. The current can come at you literally from any side left, right, up, down & center. A sloping reef edging towards a rock wall. This site is best for experienced divers.

Mares

Rock Point East (★4.6)

Rock Point East is a finger-shaped reef located on the southeast corner of Apo Island, primarily exposed to prevailing currents ensuring an abundance of reef fish, colorful coral formations, and occasional visits from pelagic species.

Mares

West Point - Pamilacan (★4.4)

Dive Sites Around Pamilacan Island – Panglao, BoholLocated about 40 minutes by boat from Panglao, Pamilacan Island offers some of the most exciting dives in Bohol. The island sits close to the Bohol Sea drop-off, where deep waters bring nutrient-rich currents, attracting both reef life and pelagic species.

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.

Aqualung

Rico’s Wall (★4.7)

Rico’s Wall, Balicasag is a spectacular wall dive featuring a steep coral-covered drop-off starting from a shallow reef and descending into deep blue water. The wall is rich in hard and soft corals, sea fans, and sponges.

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.

Mactan Scuba Dive Centre, 6015 Lapu Lapu City

Palm Beach (★3.9)

An easy shore entry takes you to 3-8m reefs ending in a vertical wall, descending to 40m+ depths. Ideal for all levels of divers, however care should be taken on outbound tides as the currents can be very strong.

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.

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.

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

Sumilon Sanctuary (★4.3)

This is Sumilon East. No current, set on a shallow slope with an array of mind blowing colors created by a plethora of stunning corals and reef fish of every description. The first official marine sanctuary in the region, you can expect crystal clear waters with 30metres plus visibility

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.

1 2 →

Filters

Select Animals

Sharks

Whale Shark

Great White Shark

Tiger Shark

Mako Shark

Blue Shark

Great Hammerhead Shark

Scalloped Hammerhead

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Thresher Shark

Lemon Shark

Sand Tiger Shark

Bull Shark

Silvertip Shark

Silky Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark

Nurse Shark

Wobbegong

Zebra Shark

Grey Reef Shark

Oceanic Blacktip Shark

Angel Shark

Sawshark

Porbeagle Shark

Cat Shark

Dogfish Shark

Bamboo Sharks

Epaulette Sharks

Necklace Carpet

Bullhead Sharks

Seahorses and Pipefishes

Pygmy Seahorse

Common Seahorse

Spiny Seahorse

Weedy Seadragon

Pipefish

Leafy Seadragon

Rays

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula Ray

Eagle Ray

Stingrays

Electric Ray

Skate Fish

Guitarfish

Atlantic Manta

Saltwater Fishes

Tarpon

Ocean Sunfish

Grouper/Basslets

Moray Eel

Sand Eel

Snake Eel

Conger Eel

Wolf Eel

Angelfish

Butterfly Fish

Clownfish

Barracuda

Jackfish

Scorpionfish

Lionfish

Frogfish

Snapper

Surgeonfish

Sweetlips and Grunts

Parrotfish

Soldierfish

Triggerfish

Squirrelfish

Wrasse

Damselfish

Goatfish

Tuna

Garfish