Dive· Panglao· Philippines

Alona House Reef

9° 32.9′ N · 123° 46.2′ E

The sandy slope with scattered coral heads right off Alona Beach: unremarkable by day, but after dark it fills with hunting cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus and crabs, and mandarinfish show at dusk.

Practical

OpenStreetMap dive-site way at this position. 5-18 m, shore entry, beginner level (philippinedives.com, 2026). Used for training dives by day; best as a night dive. Visibility on the house reef is usually 8-15 m. Watch for boat traffic off the beach and fly a dive flag.

Best for

Night diving and macro straight from the beach