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In the following you can read about a few of the exciting dive sites around Puerto Galera. Remember that there
are more than 40 dive sites to be explored, so the list should only be considered as an appetizer.
M/V Alma Jane ( depth 30 meters)
In 2003, a 30 meter long cargo vessel was sunk on purpose on the west side of Sabang beach. Beautiful hard and soft corals grow there now and a large variety of fish life has settled there already.You can see Bat fish, Sweet lips, Groupers and Jack fish there, as well as Frog and Scorpion fish.Due to it’s depth it is an ideal spot for Nitrox diving.
Hole in the wall ( depth 12 meters)
This is a very nice multi level dive, that starts at the coral
slope of Escarcio, and leads you to the “Hole in the Wall”, a swim
through a small coral wall. Here you can find a wide range of
underwater fauna and flora. Many feather stars, tube worms and soft
corals feed there in the current. Schools of Drummers and Snappers,
Jacks and Tunas, and if you’re lucky, turtles and octopus can be found
here.
Canyons ( depth 30 meters)
Canyons is mostly a drift dive that starts at “Hole in the Wall“
and ends with 3 canyonesque valleys. Here you can find shelter from the
current. The Canyons are covered with countless hard and soft corals in
a variety of colours. Moray eels and lots of small reef
fish reside in the nooks and crannies. Underneath big fan corals,
different species of Sweet lips and Batfish are hiding just out of
view. If you look to the surface, you will see schools of Snapper,
Trevallies and tunas hunting in the current. Canyons is a really
thrilling dive that ends at an ancient anchor after the 3rd canyon,
where you then start your blue water ascend.
Manila Channel (depth 5 to 18 meters)
The Manila Channel is the channel between Medio and Paniquian Islands. The dive begins in shallow water on a beautiful reef with hard and soft corals and hundreds of small fish. Then you drift into the channel with the flood tide of Verde Passage.
LaLaguna Point (depth 3 to 18 meters)
Located close to the white beach of Big Lalaguna. A very nice reef with plate and stag horn corals living in harmony with many species of small fish. Sole fish and stargazers can be seen during night dives.
Sabang Wrecks (depth 18 meters)
On a sandy bottom lay the wooden hull of a Vietnamese fishing boat which is covered with aquatic life. You will find yourself surrounded by damsel fish and bigger fish like bat and surgeon fish. Close to the wreck is a steel hull of a 12m sail boat that was submerged by a dive shop to create a new wreck site. Both wrecks are great for night dives.
Shark Caves (depth 25 to 30 meters)
The Shark Caves are located east of Escarceo Point. In the first cave at 25m you can find white tip reef sharks resting during daytime. Further down is a second smaller cave where spotted sweet lips and blue spotted rays can be found.
Sinandigan Wall (depth 10 to 30 meters)
Located at the southern edge of Escarceo Point. This is a real wall going down to 30 meters with all kinds of corals and at least seven different varieties of nudibranches as well as plenty of larger fish. It is a perfect place for multi-level diving.
Verde Island (depth 5 to 60 meters)
This wonderful island is located in the middle of the channel between Luzon and Mindoro. There are many beautiful dive sites around the island. You will find beautiful walls with hard and soft corals, sponges and a rich diversity of fish.
Enjoy the tropical waters of Puerto Galera with Mermaid Divers!
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