Puerto Galera⚠ data unverified
Philippines · Asia · South China Sea
4.3
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
🏆 Best macro dive
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $71/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Philippines
Around $71/day per person · food $24 · hotel $46
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
27–29°C (81–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
30
Why go
Puerto Galera in the South China Sea off Philippines is a dedicated macro and muck-diving site, where photographers search for small and unusual subjects. Dives run to 30 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 27–29°C. Marine highlights include nudibranchs, turtles, coral gardens and sea snakes. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefMuckWall
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 27–29°C.
Solid choice for newer divers. With a range down to 30 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.