DIVE_SITES

AND MANY MORE SITES TO CHOOSE FROM

Boracay Dive Safaris
With 30 dive sites surrounding Boracay and neighbouring islands there is
definitely something for every diver. Most dive sites are between 5 and 30 minutes
away and we give divers the opportunity to choose which they prefer (with a little
advice from our Instructors and Dive masters).
Here are a few descriptions of our most popular local dive sites, but there are
many more choices available to you:

CROCODILE ISLAND
Depth: 4 - 22m; Ability Level: All; Travel Time: 15 minutes
One of the top dive sites on Boracay and very popular with all levels of diver. Very
healthy sloping coral reef with plenty of both soft and hard corals. A massive
variety of macro life with different types of nudibranch, anemones and the full
range of fish life simply covering the area. This site is described as beautiful by
divers, with lion fish, angelfish, butterfly fish, box fish, scorpion fish, sweet lips,
pipe fish, eels and even the occasional sea snake. Also an excellent choice for a
night dive when the current is right.

CAMIA II WRECK
Depth: 25 - 31m; Ability Level: Advanced Open Water (or as a Wreck Adventure
Dive); Travel Time: 5 minutes
The wreck of a cargo ship purposely sunk on 8 January 2001, has become
overgrown and inhabited with a large variety of marine life. On the sand at 29m,
garden eels and ribbon eels can be found, as well as pygmy sea horses and ghost
pipe fish a short way from the wreck on the coral bed. The wreck itself, sitting in an
upright position and intact, is home to lion fish, snapper, grouper, box fish, catfish
and many others. The engine room is often filled with copper sweepers, while the
masts are covered in interesting macro life.

FRIDAY’S ROCK
Depth: 12 - 18m; Ability Level: All; Travel Time: 10 minutes
A large rock rising from 18m to about 10m. Plentiful marine life can be found on the
rock itself, on the sandy areas and patch reefs surrounding it, and especially over
the top of the rock where spectacular fish displays can be witnessed. Large bass,
schools of surgeon fish, angelfish and a huge number of damsel fish swirl around.
Trigger fish, lion fish and scorpion fish are also common to the reef. Don’t neglect
the cracks and crevices of the rock and outer reefs, where octopus and mantis
shrimp may be found.

YAPAK 2
Depth: 32m+; Ability Level: Experienced divers only; Travel Time: 15 minutes
An exhilarating deep drift dived on a rising tide, with the opportunity to see the
larger marine life of Boracay. After a negative entry, descend down towards the
wall and enjoy red-tooth trigger fish swirl around you. The wall begins just below
30m and drops off sharply, and the whole area is teeming with fish, including grey
reef and white tip sharks. Jacks, tuna, snapper, sweet lips, trigger fish and
barracuda swim around on the edge of the wall in the current. Sharks can
sometimes be found sleeping in the crack on the wall plateau.

LAUREL
Depth: 8 - 22m; Ability Level: All; Travel Time: 15 minutes
This is a beautiful wall dive with a lovely coverage of feather stars, sponges and
healthy coral varieties, especially table and soft corals. Many different types of
nudibranch can be found here and this site is great as a dive for macro
photographers. The fish population varies with the currents: blue ribbon eels,
morays, lion fish, scorpion fish, box fish and many more make their home on this
reef. Also take a close look at the gorgonian sea fans and see if you can spot the
tiny and rather shy pygmy sea horses.

BEACH NIGHT DIVE
Depth: 3 - 6m; Ability Level: All with night dive experience (or as Night Adventure
Dive)
This shallow shore dive can be spectacular at night. Even before arriving at the
reef, the snake eels in the sand provide amusement. On the patch reef, there are a
huge variety of shrimp and unusual crabs. Octopus and even sea horses can be
found in this area. Cuttlefish often swim by and their colours shimmer with the
torch light. Lion fish may be seen hunting and parrot fish sleep in their night-time
bubble. Also enjoy the bioluminescent ‘fireworks’ by putting your torch to your
chest and swishing the water with your hand.

BALINGHAI
Depth: 10 - 25m; Ability Level: All; Travel Time: 10 minutes
This site has varied topography starting with a reef plateau at around 12m with
anemones and morays, then dropping off to a wall down to 18m. At the base of the
wall there are beautiful patches of coral and an artificial reef which is now well
inhabited with fish and critters. Interesting hard coral ‘tree’ formations and barrel
sponges alongside the reef balls make for a fascinating landscape. Snapper, lion
fish and even the wonderful clown trigger fish can be observed, as well as
abundant macro life such as ribbon eel and nudis.

ANGOL POINT
Depth: 6 - 14m; Ability Level: All; Travel Time: 5 minutes
A shallow site excellent for beginners, and a relaxing dive for the more
experienced and for photographers. There are several big coral heads rising up
from the reef, with plenty of fish and interesting macro finds. Swarms of anthias
and damsels, butterfly fish, lion fish, blue ribbon eels, morays and nudibranchs can
all be found. This site has many anemones, where you can see the beautiful ’Nemo’
clown fish as well as porcelain crabs and commensal shrimps. A lovely introduction
for Discover Scuba Diving participants.

AND MANY MORE SITES TO CHOOSE FROM

Boracay - Paradise Bay Dive Sites:
1. Bel-At Beach
2. Yapak 1 and 2
3. Punta Bonga
4. Baling Hai Beach
5. Friday's Rock
6. Lobster Rock
7. Greenyard Angol
8. Crocodile Island,South Side
9.Laurel one
10. Laurel two
11. Channel Drift
12. Unidos Point 13.Nasog Point
14.Dog Drift
15. Buruanga
16. Black Rock
17 Carabao Island - Cathedral Cave
18 Carabao Island - Village Reef
19 Carabao Island - Village Mountain
20 Carabao Island - West Wall
21. Maniguin Island - North Face
22. Maniguin Island - South Face