Snorkel· Balicasag· Philippines
Balicasag Fish Sanctuary (Diver's Heaven)
9° 31.1′ N · 123° 40.9′ E
The sanctuary reef on Balicasag's west side, where the seagrass and shallow plateau draw grazing turtles close enough for snorkellers, and the jack school sometimes moves in from Black Forest.
Practical
OpenStreetMap marks this position as 'Fish Sanctuary'. philippinedives.com (2026) describes Diver's Heaven as a gentle slope from seagrass at 5 m down to 35 m, Open Water on the shallow parts, and Rico's Wall as the western sanctuary wall. We matched the OSM 'Fish Sanctuary' point to these named sites by their position on the west side; treat that match as approximate. Snorkel fee PHP 100 per day (2026). The Balicasag Island Dive Resort sits on the island's west shore (9.5170N 123.6818E, OSM).
Best for
Turtle snorkelling on a protected plateau