

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Manila Channel in Puerto Galera offers a versatile dive experience combining reef, drift, and muck diving. Suitable for beginners, the site features a reef slope ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and while currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins found on the reef. Secure all loose equipment to prevent entanglement during the dive. Water temperatures remain consistent between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Watch where you put your hands and fins: stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins are present on and around the reef, so good buoyancy control matters here even at shallow depths. Check current conditions with your operator before the dive, as the channel can push harder than expected despite its mild average rating.
Entry is usually by boat dive.
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Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a range of depths from 5 to 30 metres to accommodate different skill levels.
Access to Manila Channel is by boat only; boat entry and exit are required.
The average depth at Manila Channel is 18 metres, with a total depth range of 5 to 30 metres.
Divers should watch for strong currents, secure loose equipment to avoid entanglement, and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins.
Diving at Manila Channel in Puerto Galera requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manila Channel in Puerto Galera. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Manila Channel in Puerto Galera are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Manila Channel in Puerto Galera typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Manila Channel in Puerto Galera typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.