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
Nice dive site with alot of fish.
Bugtong Bato is a reef-wall dive site located North of Malapascua Island. This spot has a bit of everything – from the sloping reef to a small wall that leads you to another sloping reef that ends in a sandy bottom.
Macro lovers will thoroughly enjoy this dive site; you can see lots of nudibranchs, frogfish, batfish, and seahorses. There are also lots of scorpionfish, lionfish, mackerels, zebra crabs, squid, and shrimps.
The maximum depth at Bugtong Bato is 30 meters/100 feet. Divers of all levels can explore this spot within the depth limits of their certifications. There’s usually no current present.
Recommended diver experience level
Advanced DiverAdvanced Diver,Advanced diver with certificate up to rescue diver and at least 50 dives