

Best for beginner divers, 5-27m, boat entry, mild current.
Libaong is a reef and wall dive located 4500 metres off the coast of Panglao. The site features a reef starting at 5 metres that transitions into a wall reaching 27 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 28 and 30C. Access is by boat only, and divers must remain aware of active boat traffic when surfacing. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, frogfish, pipefish, and lionfish. This site is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting 50 minutes.
9.57502, 123.82845
May and November are the best months to visit when conditions tend to be most consistent. This is a boat-entry site with active boat traffic above, so always deploy your surface marker buoy before ascending.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-27m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Nov
Species recorded around this area include Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Giant Frogfish, Warty Anglerfish, Green Sea Turtles, Spotfin Lionfish, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Banded Pipefish, Leaf Scorpionfish, Regal Angelfish, Nembrotha Nudibranch, Harlequin Sweetlips, Snowflake Moray, Trance Wrinkle Dorid, and Indian Lionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and the ability to choose between shallow reef sections or deeper wall sections.
The site ranges from 5 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Libaong is a boat-entry site located 4500 metres from the shore.
May and November are the best months to visit when conditions tend to be most consistent.
The primary hazard is active boat traffic; always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and avoid touching any marine life encountered.
Diving at Libaong in Panglao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Libaong in Panglao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Libaong in Panglao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Libaong in Panglao typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.