Explore the Dive Sites of Puerto Galera
From colorful coral gardens and sheltered reefs to wrecks, walls and adrenaline-filled drift dives, Puerto Galera offers an extraordinary variety of underwater experiences.
Explore the Dive SitesA Different Adventure on Every Dive
One of the great attractions of diving in Puerto Galera is the remarkable variety of dive sites concentrated around its coastline and surrounding waters.
New divers can enjoy shallow reefs and coral gardens, while experienced divers can explore deeper walls, wrecks and areas where strong currents bring an abundance of marine life.
Dive conditions vary with tides, currents, weather and season, so individual dive sites should always be selected together with a qualified local dive professional.
Puerto Galera Diving at a Glance
Beginner to advanced
Reef, wall, wreck, drift and macro
Reef fish, turtles, nudibranchs, octopus, moray eels, rays and more
Many sites are reached by short boat rides
Popular Puerto Galera Dive Sites
Discover some of the underwater locations that have helped establish Puerto Galera as one of the Philippines' best-known scuba diving destinations.
Advanced
The Canyons
One of Puerto Galera's legendary dives. Strong currents can carry divers through dramatic underwater terrain where schools of fish gather.
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Intermediate
Sabang Wrecks
A popular wreck-diving area offering interesting structures and abundant marine life, including excellent subjects for underwater photographers.
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Beginner / Intermediate
Monkey Beach
A pleasant reef dive with coral formations and tropical marine life, suitable for divers looking for a more relaxed underwater experience.
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Beginner / Intermediate
Manila Channel
Coral-covered underwater terrain and varied marine life make Manila Channel an enjoyable Puerto Galera dive.
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Intermediate
Sabang Point
Explore coral-covered slopes and look closely for the smaller creatures that make Puerto Galera especially popular with underwater photographers.
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Intermediate
Dungon Wall
A scenic wall dive where divers can explore colorful coral growth and watch reef life moving along the underwater terrain.
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Intermediate / Advanced
West Escarceo
Current can create an exciting drift along the reef while bringing active fish life into the area.
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Intermediate / Advanced
Hole in the Wall
An interesting underwater formation offering a memorable dive when conditions are suitable.
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Intermediate
Kilima Steps
Sloping underwater terrain and reef formations create varied scenery for exploring Puerto Galera's marine life.
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Diving Verde Island
For many experienced divers visiting Puerto Galera, a diving trip to Verde Island is one of the highlights of their stay.
The surrounding waters can feature dramatic underwater scenery, prolific fish life and strong currents.
Choosing the Right Dive Site
Puerto Galera diving conditions can vary. Your dive guide will select sites based on diver experience, tides, currents and weather conditions.
Which Puerto Galera Dive Site Will You Explore First?
Whether you're looking for relaxed reef diving, underwater photography, wreck diving or an exhilarating drift dive, we'll help you find the right Puerto Galera diving experience.