Philippines · North Atoll, Tubbataha
Washing Machine (Tubbataha)
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
- Whale 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
Not a snorkel site - No - strong converging currents make this unsafe for snorkeling
Safety notes
Named for strong converging currents; remote atoll, 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.