Anchorage· Dilumacad (Helicopter Island)· Philippines

Helicopter Island Moorings & Anchorage (Dilumacad)

11° 11.9′ N · 119° 20.4′ E

Light-duty moorings off the long white beach of Dilumacad, the 'helicopter'-shaped island just west of Cadlao, with a cordoned-off reef to snorkel.

Practical

Hacking Family: moorings at 11°11.87'N 119°20.45'E sit in shallow water chained to small concrete blocks - light duty only. In stronger conditions anchor at 11°11.75'N 119°20.36'E or 11°11.82'N 119°20.43'E, both 45 ft (about 14 m) sand. Globe and Smart 3G. Tour C lunch/snorkel stop, so expect bangkas by day.

Best for

Lunch stop and snorkel

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