Philippines · North Atoll, Tubbataha

Seafan Alley (Tubbataha)

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Pygmy seahorseReliably seen
  • Sea turtlePossible
  • SeahorseReliably seen

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 - deep wall, not typically snorkeled

Safety notes

Remote atoll, strong current, no on-site medical evacuation

Permits & fees

Tubbataha Conservation Fee ~PHP 5,000/diver (~USD 90) + PHP 500 divemaster fee, ranger-enforced by TMO

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Puerto Princesa (liveaboard)

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