

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Mandarin City is a reef and wall site located 1000 metres offshore in Southern Leyte. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 8 to 20 metres with an average of 14 metres. Divers can explore both the shallow reef top and the deeper wall face. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures from 27 to 30C. Boat access is required to reach the site, and night diving is available. Divers should be mindful of boat traffic when surfacing and exercise caution around sharp coral and rocks across the reef structure to avoid injury.
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Night dives at this site reward the extra planning, so arrange your boat and guide in advance as timings and availability vary locally. Watch where you place your hands and fins throughout the dive, as sharp coral and rocks are present across the reef structure.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, offering manageable depths and mild currents.
The site ranges from 8 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Mandarin City is located 1000 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Divers should watch for boat traffic when surfacing and avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks near the reef structure.
Yes, night diving is available at Mandarin City, though you should arrange your boat and guide in advance.
Diving at Mandarin City in Bohol requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mandarin City in Bohol. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Mandarin City in Bohol typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mandarin City in Bohol typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.