Dive· Dimakya· Philippines
Dimakya Island Marine Sanctuary
12° 14.0′ N · 120° 5.3′ E · approximate
A meandering 'magical house reef' and seagrass slope at Dimakya where seahorses, pipefish, giant clams, schooling jacks and green turtles share 3-19 m of water.
Practical
Coordinate approx: taken from the Dimakya resort position (OpenStreetMap), as the dive site fronts the island; exact site not published. Dugong Dive Center: 30 minutes by banca from El Rio y Mar; depth 3-19 m; giant clams at about 12 m; cuttlefish December to April; seagrass beds with regular green turtles. Marine sanctuary: no anchoring or fishing; dive with an operator.
Best for
Easy macro and turtle dive
Season
Cuttlefish Dec-Apr
Nearby
- Discovery Coron (formerly Club Paradise), Dimakya Island0.1 NM away
- El Rio y Mar Resort and Dugong Dive Center2.7 NM away
- Port Caltom Anchorage3.6 NM away
- Kyokuzan Maru Wreck5.7 NM away
- Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga)6.8 NM away
- Dugong Watching (Calamian Group)8.1 NM away
- Salvacion Public Market and Stores (Busuanga Poblacion)10.8 NM away
- Tarahomonan Festival (Salvacion, Busuanga)10.9 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).