Philippines · South Atoll, Tubbataha

Delsan Wreck

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • Nurse sharkPossible

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

Snorkel-friendly - Yes, shallow reef-top sections are snorkelable

Safety notes

Remote, liveaboard-only access with no land/medical facilities nearby; open-ocean crossing to reach the atoll

Permits & fees

Tubbataha Conservation Fee: PHP 5,000/person (regular visitor), PHP 500/person (divemaster), children 12 and under exempt; vessel entry permit required for operators (PHP 5,500-11,000 by tonnage); fee is normally bundled into liveaboard packages

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.