

Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Sanctuary is a reef dive located in Moalboal, Philippines, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access to the site requires a boat. Species recorded around this area include warty anglerfish, mandarinfish, ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, nudibranchs, sea kraits, pipefish, moray eels, sweetlips, lionfish, angelfish, and disco clams. Divers should check locally for available facilities and book boat transport in advance, particularly during busy periods near Cebu.
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Check locally for available facilities before you arrive, as these can vary by operator. Booking a boat in advance is worth doing, especially during busier periods around Cebu.
Entry is usually by boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include warty anglerfish, mandarinfish, ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, nudibranchs, sea kraits, pipefish, moray eels, sweetlips, lionfish, angelfish, and disco clams.
Yes, Sanctuary is a suitable choice for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depth range.
The site ranges from 6 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on local operator policies.
Diving at Sanctuary in Moalboal requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sanctuary in Moalboal. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sanctuary in Moalboal are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sanctuary in Moalboal typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sanctuary in Moalboal typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.