

Best for beginner divers, 2-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary is a reef and wall site located off Panglao, Philippines. The topography features hard corals, including table corals, with depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally mild, though strong currents can occur, and visibility varies between 5 and 25 metres. Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 27C to 31C throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, air fills, guided tours, a cafe, and a dive shop.
10.18992, 123.99985
It is difficult to reach the island, but once there, visitors often prefer to stay.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
The site reaches depths between 2 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to the sanctuary is by boat only.
The best months to visit are May and November.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area, as well as the potential for strong currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary in Cordova. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 31°C.
Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary in Cordova typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary in Cordova typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.