Max Climax
Also known as: Lungsodaan MPA House Reef
Best time to dive
January to December; May to October; November to April
What you might see
- Eagle rayPeak season
- FrogfishLikely
- MandarinfishLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Potato codLikely
- Pygmy seahorsePeak season
- SeahorsePeak season
- Whale sharkLikely
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/sandy-slope sections are snorkel-friendly; the deep wall is not
Safety notes
Sudden strong currents at depth; 45m max depth requires deep-diving competency; general remoteness of Southern Leyte (limited dive-emergency infrastructure)
Permits & fees
Site sits inside the Lungsodaan Marine Protected Area (no-spearfishing zone); a local MPA/Bantay Dagat fee applies as with other Sogod Bay sanctuaries, exact PHP figure not found
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.