Bohol vs Dumaguete — Dive Destination Comparison
Bohol (Philippines) scores 74.3/100 vs Dumaguete's 72.2/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Bohol for wall diving with 10–30m visibility. Choose Dumaguete for muck diving at ~$55/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bohol | Dumaguete |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 74.3/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Visibility | 10--30m | 10--25m |
| Water temp | 26--30 C | 26--30 C |
| Max depth | 40m | 35m |
| Current | moderate | mild |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $60 | $55 |
| Budget tier | budget | budget |
| Best months | November, December, January | November, December, January |
| Dive types | wall, reef, drift, macro | muck, reef, wall, shore |
| Min certification | Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | thresher shark, hammerhead shark, sea snake | whale shark, thresher shark, frogfish |
| Google rating | 4.6 (420 reviews) | 4.6 (380 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bohol when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $60/dive
- + Macro photographers hunting critters
- + Experienced drift divers comfortable in current
- + Couples where one partner doesn't dive
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is boat-only
Choose Dumaguete when...
- + Budget-conscious divers — avg $55/dive
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Groups seeking 30+ named dive sites in one area
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is shore-only
Bottom line
Bohol wins on overall score (74.3 vs 72.2), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Dumaguete is more affordable ($55 vs $60/dive). Bohol has better peak visibility (30m vs 25m).