Pescador South

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Pescador South

★★★★☆ (838)

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.

Shallow waters host vibrant coral gardens and rich marine life. Expect sightings of reef fish, turtles, and occasional pelagics depending on the current.

Dive Activity

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Open Water Diver + Advanced

Open Water Diver + Advanced

Combined Open Water & Advanced Course (4-Day Program)Price Includes (All-Inclusive)Our package covers everything you need to go from beginner to advanced. There are no hidden fees or additional costs for diving-related requirements:Full Tuition and Instruction (Open Water + Advanced)E-learning MaterialsCertification Card Issuance Fees (Both levels)Full Equipment RentalMarine Park/Environmental FeesAll Diving & Boat FeesComplimentary Media: Our guides carry GoPro cameras to capture your underwater journey! We provide basic photo and video footage of your experience at no extra charge. (Please note: As this is a complimentary service, 100% coverage cannot be guaranteed.)Course Schedule & DetailsDuration: 4-Day Intensive ProgramTotal Dives: 9 Training Dives (4 Open Water + 5 Advanced)Standard Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Daily schedule may vary depending on the Night Dive session)Advanced CurriculumDuring the second half of the program, you will experience specialized diving conditions. Typically, this includes:NavigationDeep DivingCurrent (Drift) DivingBoat DivingNight DivingImportant Note: Advanced dive types are subject to change based on local sea conditions. The curriculum is pre-set by the instructor; if you wish to choose specific adventure dives, please apply for individual Specialty Courses.Flexibility & SupportThe schedule can be flexibly adjusted based on your personal physical condition, comfort level, and learning progress. We ensure a safe and professional environment for your transformation into a confident diver.See Us in ActionCheck out our daily underwater updates and see what it’s like to dive with us on our YouTube channel: YouTube: @divestory01Learn More & BookFor detailed information on our facilities, team, and additional course offerings (including Discovery Scuba Diving for beginners), please visit our website: https://divestory.co.kr/en/home-english/

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$443.99
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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle

Green Turtle
123 Sightings
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9
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9
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12
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O
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18
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7

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
105 Sightings
J
9
F
8
M
12
A
5
M
6
J
9
J
10
A
2
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2
O
5
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19
D
18

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

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
13 Sightings
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A
2
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0
O
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11
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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.: 600

iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse

Wrasse
7 Sightings
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J
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1
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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

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
167 Sightings
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16
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12
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30
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12
M
10
J
15
J
12
A
5
S
8
O
7
N
23
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17

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
155 Sightings
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11
F
13
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21
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10
M
6
J
20
J
14
A
11
S
5
O
7
N
18
D
19

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
119 Sightings
J
10
F
7
M
16
A
10
M
8
J
13
J
9
A
3
S
3
O
8
N
15
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17

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
105 Sightings
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12
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6
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12
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6
M
7
J
11
J
9
A
8
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5
O
5
N
11
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13

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
100 Sightings
J
11
F
9
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11
A
8
M
6
J
14
J
8
A
6
S
2
O
5
N
8
D
12

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
90 Sightings
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11
F
9
M
9
A
7
M
4
J
11
J
8
A
8
S
2
O
4
N
7
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10

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

Total number of species approx.: 50

istock-atese
Frogfish

Frogfish
66 Sightings
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6
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0
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0
A
8
M
7
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6
J
6
A
2
S
3
O
6
N
18
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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.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
63 Sightings
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6
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0
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7
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0
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5
J
11
J
6
A
8
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3
O
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6
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7

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
55 Sightings
J
6
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
6
J
9
J
8
A
3
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2
O
4
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9
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8

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
52 Sightings
J
6
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0
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13
A
5
M
0
J
5
J
4
A
0
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3
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7
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9

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
7
F
0
M
8
A
0
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0
J
7
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6
A
2
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3
O
7
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10
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0

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
49 Sightings
J
7
F
0
M
12
A
0
M
5
J
5
J
6
A
3
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1
O
5
N
5
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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.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
48 Sightings
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7
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0
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15
A
0
M
7
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0
J
7
A
0
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1
O
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11

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
43 Sightings
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5
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9
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0
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0
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7
J
4
A
0
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0
O
6
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7
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5

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

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
42 Sightings
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9
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10
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4
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6
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3
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2
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2
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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
29 Sightings
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8
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0
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0
A
0
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0
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6
J
3
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0
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2
O
5
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5

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
27 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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4
J
4
A
4
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2
O
0
N
8
D
5

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
25 Sightings
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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5
J
4
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3
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1
O
0
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7
AdobeStock-Richard Carey
Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait
23 Sightings
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0
F
0
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8
A
0
M
6
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0
J
9
A
0
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0
O
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N
0
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0

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
21 Sightings
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5
F
0
M
0
A
0
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0
J
6
J
0
A
2
S
2
O
0
N
0
D
6

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

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
Garfish

Garfish
12 Sightings
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0
F
0
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0
A
0
M
0
J
4
J
0
A
0
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1
O
0
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.: 40

iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish

Jackfish
10 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
5
A
0
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1
O
0
N
0
D
4

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

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
10 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
2
O
0
N
0
D
8

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
9 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
2
S
0
O
0
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.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
9 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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2
O
0
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0
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7

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
7 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
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0
J
3
A
4
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.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
6 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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1
O
0
N
0
D
5

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
6 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
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1
O
0
N
0
D
5

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

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Al McGlashan
Tuna

Tuna
6 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
1
O
0
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5

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Dive Sites Nearby

DIVESTORY CORPORATION, 6015 LAPU - LAPU
Pescador West / Cathedral (★4.4)

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 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)

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)

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 (★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 (★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/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)

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)

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 (★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 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 (★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 (★4.2)

Dolphin House Moalboal (★4.2)

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 (★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 (★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.
Aqualung
Marine Sanctuary (★4.1)

Marine Sanctuary (★4.1)

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.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Moalboal Bay (Muck diving) (★4.6)

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 (★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)

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 (★4.1)

Fish Feeding (★4.1)

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.