

Best for intermediate divers, 42-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Marcos Cave is a deep-water site located off Puerto Galera, Philippines, featuring a combination of cave topography and surrounding reef slopes. Reaching depths of 42 to 50 metres, this site is suited for intermediate divers experienced in deep diving. Access is by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents that can shift with the tide. Visibility at the site varies between 10 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, peacock mantis shrimp, various nudibranchs, moray eels, lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, day octopus, and broadclub cuttlefish.
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At these depths your bottom time is limited, so brief thoroughly before descending and agree on a turn-around time that leaves enough gas for a controlled ascent. Confirm current direction with your boat crew before entering, as moderate flow can shift with the tide.
Guided boat dives leave from Sabang Beach.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
42-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, peacock mantis shrimp, nudibranchs, moray eels, lionfish, harlequin sweetlips, day octopus, and broadclub cuttlefish.
No, Marcos Cave is intended for intermediate divers due to its depth range of 42 to 50 metres.
The site is located at depths between 42 and 50 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
No, the site is located at depths of 42 to 50 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Marcos Cave in Puerto Galera. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Marcos Cave in Puerto Galera. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Marcos Cave in Puerto Galera typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.