Philippines Dive Sites
137 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Philippines
Philippines has 137 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao), Cebu (Moalboal), and Negros Oriental (Apo Island, Dauin). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 137
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 8
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 18 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Philippines
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Philippines— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan97%28°C
- Feb96%28°C
- Mar99%28°C
- Apr100%29°C
- May98%30°C
- Jun100%30°C
- Jul87%30°C
- Aug95%30°C
- Sep90%30°C
- Oct95%30°C
- Nov94%30°C
- Dec100%29°C
From 137 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best time to dive Philippines: full month-by-month data →
Best dive sites in Philippines
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Akitsushima
Akitsushima wreck - Navy seaplane tender - 118m (22 to 36m)
Aladin
Aladin is a dive site located in Philippines.
Angel's Cove
A dive site in Philippines.
Apo 29
Apo 29 is a dive site in Philippines.
Apo Island - Coconut Point
Negros Oriental (Apo Island, Dauin) · —
Apo Island - Mamsa Point
Negros Oriental (Apo Island, Dauin) · —
Apo Reef Wall (Apo Reef Natural Park)
Occidental Mindoro · —
Bajora Cinco
Bajora Cinco is a dive site located in Philippines.
Balicasag Island - Black Forest
Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao) · —
Balicasag Island - Cathedral Wall
Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao) · —
Baluarte
Baluarte is a dive site located in Philippines.
Banayan Point
Banayan Point is a dive site located in Philippines.
Barracuda Lake
Barracuda Lake is a dive site in Philippines.
Barracuda Point
A dive site in Philippines.
Biet Point
you may observe a large amount of corals and sponges, Pseudocaranx dentex, barracudas, angelfish, cuttle fish and squids
Bikanayos Rock
A dive site in Philippines.
Black Forest
A dive site in Philippines.
Bujong Shoal
Bujong Shoal is a dive site located in Philippines. The site is reached by boat.
Boat entry
Plan a dive in Philippines
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Philippines include Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao), Cebu (Moalboal), and Negros Oriental (Apo Island, Dauin). The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 2 intermediate dive sites. Depth details vary by site. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Philippines
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Philippines?
Start with Batangas (Anilao, Mabini), Oriental Mindoro (Puerto Galera), and Bohol (Balicasag Island, Panglao). PickADive lists 137 public dive sites in Philippines, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages. Batangas (Anilao, Mabini) alone accounts for 4 of those listings across 8 regions.
What depths can I expect when diving in Philippines?
Depth details vary by site in Philippines. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Philippines?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Philippines, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.