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.