Marine Sanctuary

★★★★☆ (121)

Saavedra Marine Sanctuary features a coral-covered slope leading to a dramatic wall drop from 18 to 55 meters. Known for massive gorgonian sea fans and diverse coral species, this protected site offers excellent macro and wide-angle opportunities for divers of all levels.

Home to ghost pipefish, pygmies, leaf fish, groupers, nudibranchs, sea turtles, eagle rays, and blacktip reef sharks, the site offers vibrant macro and pelagic life.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography

Green Turtle
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Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
4 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle
3 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
2 Sightings
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Whale Shark
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
14 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Pipefish
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

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Scorpionfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species: 30

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Sand Eel
4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 120

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Cuttlefish
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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

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Squid
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7

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Pygmy Seahorse
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Common Seahorse
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Total number of species: 40

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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 55

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Lobster
2 Sightings
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Leafy Seadragon
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 6

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Ghost Pipefishes
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
2 Sightings
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Leaf Scorpionfish
2 Sightings
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Blacktip Reef Shark
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 190

Alamy-Water Frame

Conger Eel
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 20

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Porcupinefish
1 Sightings
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Garibaldi Damselfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
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Moon Jellyfish
1 Sightings
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Blue Jellyfish
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 125

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Gurnards
1 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

DIVESTORY, 다이브스토리

PALM BEACH RESORT, 6015 LAPU - LAPU, Cebu - Philippines

Dive Sites Nearby

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.
DIVESTORY CORPORATION, 6015 LAPU - LAPU

Pescador West / Cathedral (★4.4)

Pescador Cathedral is a cave that has a vertical swim through offering views of the surface. The depth ranges from 5 to 65 meters with a visibility of 20 to 50 meters. Its chimney continues to around 16m depth.
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, Stephen Frink

Pescador North (★4.3)

One of Cebu’s most colorful dive sites, Pescador North has an exciting cave with a vertical swim through, offering views of the surface and a variety of beautiful coral and fish to see.
Scubapro

Magic Island House Reef /Turtle Point (★4.3)

Sampaguita Reef features a steep wall with diverse hard and soft corals, anemones, and sea fans. Depths range from 5 to 55 meters, with visibility between 15 to 25 meters. Suitable for divers of all levels, the site offers vibrant marine life and captivating underwater landscapes.
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.
Scubapro

Tongo (★4.2)

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, 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, Predrag Vuckovic

DiveStory House Reef / Panagsama Beach / Sardine Run (★4.5)

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.
Amanda jane J. (#4079398)

White House / Mermaid Statue (★4.3)

The White House Scuba Diving Lodge offers direct access to nearby dive sites, including the impressive House Reef. This site features a steep wall drop starting just 30 meters from shore, descending to 60–70 meters. Ideal for various skill levels, it offers both shore and boat dives.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Kasai Wall (★4.3)

Kasai Wall offer a shallow end with a beautiful scenery of many hundreds of coal species attracting many critters, reef fish and sea turtles. Over the edge of the reef a wall is formed dropping down to about 40m. At the bottom of the wall you can find the entry to the Kasai Cave that stretches about 140m in.
Mares

Tuble Sanctuary (★4.3)

Tuble Point is a wall dive site featuring vertical cliffs, caves, and healthy coral reefs that drop from 3m to 40m. Highlights include sea fan forests, small caves, and the chance to see large fish like tunas and jacks. Visibility ranges from 10–22m, ideal for all levels.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

LO-OC (★4.2)

Lo-oc is a captivating wall dive site known for its rich marine biodiversity and underwater caverns. Decorated with colorful soft corals, it offers adventurous swim-throughs and varied topography. Suitable for all levels, Lo-oc promises a memorable dive experience.
Aqualung

Dolphin House Moalboal (★4.3)

Dolphin House is a popular dive site featuring a sloping reef that turns into a wall at around 20 meters depth. Adorned with soft and hard corals, sea fans, and overhangs, it offers excellent visibility and varied terrain, ideal for divers of all levels.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

White Beach (★4.2)

White Beach features a sandy slope that turns into a vibrant wall dive starting around 22 meters deep. It offers excellent visibility, diverse coral formations, caves, and reef structures. Suitable for all experience levels, it’s ideal for scenic and macro dives.
Mares

Copton Point (★4.1)

Copton Point is one of the few dive sites in Moalboal that has a sandy bottom. At around 20 meters depth you can find a small airplane wreck put in place in an attempt to create an artificial reef. Just beyond the plane wreck, there is a deep wall starting at around 28 meters going all the way down to 80 meters.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Moalboal Bay (Muck diving) (★4.6)

This shallow muck diving site, with a depth of 5–10 meters and good visibility, features a sandy bottom dotted with large rocks and minimal current. Ideal for afternoon dives and open water training, it offers easy conditions and a rich macro environment.
Mares

Lambug Beach (★3.6)

Lambug Beach offers a peaceful environment ideal for snorkeling and recreational diving. Its calm, clear waters and nearby coral gardens make it a suitable site for beginners and casual underwater exploration, with easy shore access and gentle conditions.
Aqualung

BALABAGON (★4.2)

Balabagun Point is a well-known muck diving site offering a wide, shallow area ideal for macro photography and exploration. Its silty bottom hosts a variety of small marine species, making it perfect for divers seeking unique underwater encounters in calm waters.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Fish Feeding (★4.0)

Fish Feeding is a vibrant slope dive site reaching depths of up to 35 meters, filled with colorful hard and soft corals. Despite the name, no feeding is done here. With excellent visibility and calm conditions, it’s ideal for all diver levels seeking natural marine beauty.