When is the best time to dive Hole in the Wall (Puerto Galera)?

The typical diving season is January to December; November to May. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Hole in the Wall (Puerto Galera) good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Philippines · Escarceo Point, Puerto Galera

January to December; November to May

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Not a snorkel site - No (boat dive, site starts ~9m)

Tight swim-through (tank-valve clearance), hydroids/scorpionfish contact along walls, tide-dependent current variability

General Puerto Galera municipal tourist/environmental fee (PG-Pass, ~₱120); no dive-specific fee confirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Escarceo Point

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.