Dive· Mactan· Philippines
Shangri-La House Reef (Punta Engano, Mactan)
10° 18.3′ N · 124° 1.3′ E · approximate
The protected reef in front of the Shangri-La resort near Punta Engano, called 'a classic dive of Mactan island' - shallow, easy coral with ghost pipefish by day and crabs and critters at night.
Practical
Position from wannadive.net (10°18.3'N 124°1.266'E, WGS84, flagged approximate), about 5 km from Kontiki on the NE side of Mactan. Average 15 m, maximum about 20 m; current normally under 1 knot, though one 2010 logbook reports having to fight a current on the north side to reach the reef. Visibility 10-30 m. Shore access within a short walk, or by boat; suits all divers and is listed for night diving. The resort's waters are a managed marine sanctuary used by resort guests - non-guests should book through a dive operator. Punta Engano Pier (Olango ferries) is nearby; expect heavy bangka traffic.
Best for
Easy reef or night dive for crew staying near Punta Engano
Nearby
- Punta Engano Pier (Olango Ferry)0.4 NM away
- Kadaugan sa Mactan (Lapulapu Day)0.5 NM away
- Mactan Shrine (Lapu-Lapu Monument)0.5 NM away
- Tambuli Reef and Airplane Wreck (Mactan)0.9 NM away
- Kontiki House Reef (Maribago, Mactan)2 NM away
- Olango West Anchorage (Santa Rosa)2.2 NM away
- Santa Rosa Wall (Olango)2.2 NM away
- Olango Island Dive Sites2.3 NM away