

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Mandarin Point in Moalboal is a shallow reef site accessible via shore entry. Divers typically experience depths ranging from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres. The site features mild currents and is suitable for beginners, with dives lasting approximately 45 minutes. Night diving is also available at this location. While specific sightings at this exact site are not confirmed, species recorded around this area include mandarinfish, ornate ghostpipefish, warty anglerfish, giant frogfish, harlequin sweetlips, various nudibranchs, snowflake morays, banded pipefish, sea kraits, lionfish, and disco clams.
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Access to Malapascua requires taking a traditional bangka boat from the harbour of Maya.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and a shallow depth range of 2 to 10 metres.
Species recorded around this area include mandarinfish, ornate ghostpipefish, warty anglerfish, giant frogfish, harlequin sweetlips, nudibranchs, snowflake morays, banded pipefish, sea kraits, lionfish, and disco clams.
Mandarin Point is accessed via a shore entry.
The depth ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow depth of 2 to 10 metres makes it potentially suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Mandarin Point in Maya requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mandarin Point in Maya. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Mandarin Point in Maya are March, April, May, June, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Mandarin Point in Maya typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.