Anchorage· Nanga· Philippines
Nanga Islands Anchorage
12° 20.6′ N · 120° 16.0′ E
An attractive anchorage off a beach and small friendly village in the Nanga Islands north of Busuanga, with views SE to Tara and SW to Busuanga; a stepping stone to Apo Reef and Mindoro.
Practical
RCC/Plainsong (2025): 12 20.6N 120 16.0E; anchor outside a line of floats in 30-40 ft (9-12 m), sand and coral patches. Very weak cell signal. Webb (2009): bay on the W side of the islands in about 10 m sand, nice reef for snorkelling, no supplies. Sloepmouche (2017) chose Tara Island instead for better protection.
Best for
Staging for the Apo Reef or Mindoro crossing
Season
NE-monsoon lee; exposed W
Nearby
- Tara Island Anchorage6.8 NM away
- Discovery Coron (formerly Club Paradise), Dimakya Island12.3 NM away
- Dimakya Island Marine Sanctuary12.4 NM away
- Kyokuzan Maru Wreck12.7 NM away
- El Rio y Mar Resort and Dugong Dive Center13.2 NM away
- Port Caltom Anchorage14.3 NM away
- Francisco B. Reyes Airport (Busuanga)16.5 NM away
- Port Borac Anchorage (Busuanga east)18.3 NM away