Plongée à Bohol — Philippines

Bohol's Panglao Island is a dive resort hotspot with easy access to the famous walls of Balicasag and the drift dives of Cabilao. The island's new international airport has boosted accessibility, while the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuaries, and Loboc River cruise make it one of the Philippines' best dive-and-explore combinations.

Score
74.3
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
26–30°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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World Class
Intermediate
Bohol
PhilippinesSoutheast Asia
74.3

SCORE

9.8500°N

124.0200°E

Bohol's Panglao Island is a dive resort hotspot with easy access to the famous walls of Balicasag and the drift dives of Cabilao. The island's new international airport has boosted accessibility, while the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuaries, and Loboc River cruise make it one of the Philippines' best dive-and-explore combinations.

Chocolate Hills and Coral Walls

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature26–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML78.0CH72.0VIS68.0SV72.0TMP85.0DA72.0OP75.0TS82.0GT72.0VAL85.0CRD58.0SP72.0

Marine Life

78.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
75
Megafauna Encounters
68
Reef Fish Abundance
80
Macro Life
82
Endemic Species
62
Marine Life Diversity
78.0
Coral & Reef Health
72.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
75.0
Topside Experience
82.0
Getting There
72.0
Value & Cost
85.0
Crowding
58.0
Social Proof
72.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Chocolate HillsPhilippine tarsier sanctuaryLoboc River cruiseHinagdanan Cave

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Baclayon Church (oldest in Philippines)
  • Blood Compact monument

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber80 km — VISCOM Hyperbaric Chamber, Cebu
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber in Cebu (2-hour ferry from Tagbilaran); Ramiro Community Hospital for first response

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Genesis Divers

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX

Philippine Fun Divers

PADI

4.7
250 reviewsNITROX