Philippines · Malapascua
Lighthouse (Malapascua)
Also known as: Mandarinfish Dive
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- MandarinfishLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - limited - the mandarinfish mating display is best seen on scuba at dusk, not from the surface
Safety notes
low-light navigation at dusk/night, buoyancy control critical to avoid damaging fragile rubble habitat
Permits & fees
standard Malapascua dive site fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Malapascua
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.