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)