Binangaan Drop-off
Best time to dive
January to December; November to May; January to April
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow reef top only in calm conditions, not the wall itself
Safety notes
Strong currents attracting pelagics, wall depth, remote location, drift dive separation risk
Permits & fees
Apo Reef Natural Park entrance/conservation fee via Sablayan PAMB office; included in most day-trip/liveaboard packages - confirm current rate at booking
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Sablayan, Mindoro (liveaboard)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

