Description
One of the most attractive places to go diving in Philippines.
They have IDC centers for professional diving, and even though its a small Island there are sites close for beginners and advanced.
There are possibilities to watch tresher sharks in Shoad Moal.
And some times during certain seasons the currents can get really strong.
Access to location
The island of cebu can be reached from hong kong, singapore, and manila through cabu pacific air. manila is served by many major carriers.dive shops hotels in malapsqua can arrange transportation to the island.
Best time to visit location
diving is available year around. high season is december to april. the rainiest months are may, june, and september, though´fewer than ten days are lost each year to poor visibility from storms
Information about the site
Calanggaman Island is the picture postcard desert island, actually chosen from over 7,000 islands to grace the cover of Jens Peters - the definitive Philippines Travel Guide. The island itself is just palm trees and a pile of white sand surrounded by crystal clear water and steep walls dropping off into the blue.
Vis is usually good and fish life is plentiful. Drop down the walls which are covered in hard corals and gorgonian fans and inhabited by many varieties of fish. Look for pelagics out in the blue including sharks, rays, tuna and barracuda, or unusual fish like clown triggers on the wall. You can also see many critters including nudibranchs, crabs and shrimp. As you come back along the top of the wall, look for fields of garden eels, and large patches of hammerhead nudis which always seem to be mating! You can often find the beautiful white mushroom coral pipefish, ornate ghost pipefish and candy crabs as well as the very special Denise Pygmy seahorse which is currently in residence.
Dolphins are often seen on the way there or back.
Seahorse MalapascuaOften we will stop on the island for a beach barbeque during our surface interval and overnight stays can also be arranged.
Recommended diver experience level
Advanced DiverAdvanced Diver,Advanced diver with certificate up to rescue diver and at least 50 dives