Dive· Puerto Princesa Bay· Philippines
Mares Rock (Puerto Princesa Bay)
9° 42.7′ N · 118° 46.0′ E · approximate
A reef dive a short boat ride from the Puerto Princesa waterfront near the mouth of the bay, rated good with interesting marine life and easy to find.
Practical
Coordinate from the Wannadive site listing (9 42.655 N, 118 45.967 E, WGS84), which the listing itself marks as approximate. Average depth 18 m, max 25 m; current low (under 1 knot); visibility medium (5-10 m); advanced level (CMAS 2-star / AOW) suggested; under 10 minutes by boat. Dive with a Puerto Princesa centre (see Puerto Princesa Bay Diving) or, with your own gear, anchor clear of the reef on sand only after checking the bottom; watch for boat traffic in the harbour approach.
Best for
A quick reef dive close to town
Nearby
- Puerto Princesa Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching0.4 NM away
- Bancao-Bancao Lighthouse0.7 NM away
- Finger Reef (Puerto Princesa Bay)0.9 NM away
- Puerto Princesa White Beach (Canigaran)1.1 NM away
- Badjao Seafront Restaurant1.4 NM away
- Crossing (Puerto Princesa Bay Dive Site)1.4 NM away
- Puerto Princesa Bay Diving1.4 NM away
- Puerto Princesa Repairs and Haul-out Options1.6 NM away
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