

Best for beginner divers, 8-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Shipwreck in Batangas Channel is a combined reef and wreck site located near Puerto Galera. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 8 to 15 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers access the site by boat, where they encounter mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded at this location includes the uncommon sea krait, as well as rare sightings of the elongate pantechnicon dorid and the desirable flabellina. Water temperatures are warm throughout the year, ranging from 26C to 31C.
13.51682, 120.96313
The channel is suited to drift diving on the outgoing tide.
Entry is usually by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers may encounter the sea krait, which is uncommon, or rare species such as the elongate pantechnicon dorid and the desirable flabellina.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and an average depth of 12 metres.
The site has a depth range of 8 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
No, a boat is required to access this dive site.
Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 26C and 31C.
Diving at Shipwreck, Batangas Channel in Puerto Galera requires the following certifications: OW. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Shipwreck, Batangas Channel in Puerto Galera. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Shipwreck, Batangas 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.