Description
From diving at 3 meters (10 feet) to 100 meters (330 feet) on a wreck or for a trimix hypoxic course, there is a lot of dive sites around Mactan and Cebu. And the most beautiful part is that all levels of scuba divers will enjoy diving in Mactan and Cebu as there is so much for every type of dive.
From underwater caverns, freshwater cave diving, shallow shipwrecks to deep penetration technical wrecks diving, Mactan and Cebu are a must to dive.
But there are not only caves and wrecks as a dive sites in Mactan or around Cebu; the marine biodiversity is one of the greatest in all around the Philippines, as Mactan and Cebu are right in the middle of the golden coral's triangle.
Plus, Scotty's Dive Center, do some diving expeditions and dive safaris of 1 full day and more on a regular basis. The purpose is to discover new astonishing diving sites other than the already beautiful sites in Mactan and Cebu.
That's why we have in our dive sites' list some diving safaris for one day or even more.
Best time to visit location
any time of the year however weather is the best between December and April.
Information about the site
The Marigondon cave is one of the most popular diving sites in Mactan.
There is often a strong current along the wall between the tides. Once inside, there is no current at all and the bottom of the cave is covered by sand and corals.
The ceiling and the sides of the Marigondon cave are covered with beautiful gorgonians and sea fans. Some pufferfish can be spotted as well.
At the far end of the cavern, there are a few crevices. If you block the light of your torch, by putting it against your chest, you will see fluorescent fishes shoaling inside these crevices.
On the way back after exiting the cave, you will drift along an absolutely gorgeous wall where critters are living on it.
This wall might also be the most beautifull wall around Mactan and Cebu. It is fully covered with many species of colorful soft and hard corals as well as gorgonians and sea fans.
Conditions around the site
Sometimes very rough conditions, required advanced or deep diver certificate
Recommended diver experience level
Experienced diverExperienced diver,Experienced rescue diver or dive master with about 150 to 500 dives