Snorkel· Panay (Caticlan / Malay)· Philippines

Laurel Island

11° 56.7′ N · 121° 57.5′ E

Two tiny islets east of Crocodile Island in the same current-swept channel, with soft corals and a tunnel that runs right under the island as a swim-through.

Practical

Position from OpenStreetMap islet outline (Union, Nabas, Aklan). Strong currents (MyDiveGuide); dive with an operator who times the tide. About 15–20 minutes by banca from White Beach. Many sea snakes.

Best for

Swim-through tunnel dive