Plongée à Moalboal — Philippines

Moalboal's sardine run is permanent — millions of sardines swirl in a bait ball just steps from shore at Panagsama Beach, 365 days a year. The adjacent wall drops into the deep blue with turtles, frogfish, and the occasional whale shark. It's the Philippines' best value dive destination by a wide margin.

Score
60.5
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
November, December, January
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World Class
Intermediate
Moalboal
PhilippinesAsia-Pacific
60.5

SCORE

9.9485°N

123.3960°E

Moalboal's sardine run is permanent — millions of sardines swirl in a bait ball just steps from shore at Panagsama Beach, 365 days a year. The adjacent wall drops into the deep blue with turtles, frogfish, and the occasional whale shark. It's the Philippines' best value dive destination by a wide margin.

The Sardine Run You Can Shore Dive

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$45
Best MonthsNovember, December, January, February
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH41.0VIS70.0SV63.0TMP71.0DA62.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL66.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

47.0

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

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
41.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
63.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
66.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wallwreckdriftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling sardine run at Panagsama BeachKawasan Falls canyoneeringisland hopping to Pescadorfreedivingmotorcycling coast road

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Kawasan Falls

Non-Diver Score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber90 km — VISCOM Hyperbaric Chamber, Cebu City
Nearest Hospital60 km

3-hour drive to Cebu City for chamber; basic hospital in Moalboal town

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Savedra Dive Center

PADI

4.8
520 reviewsNITROX

Neptune Diving

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4.7
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Cebu Dive Centre

SSI

4.6
210 reviewsNITROX