White Island Reef (Camiguin)

Best time to dive

April to November

What you might see

• FrogfishLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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 - White Island sandbar itself is one of Camiguin's most famous snorkeling/day-trip spots with fringing coral gardens directly accessible from the sandbar

Safety notes

Boat traffic (White Island is an extremely popular day-trip/photo destination with heavy bangka traffic), current-related hazards at the Black Forest sub-site

Permits & fees

Boat-rental and small entrance/environmental fee for landing documented in tourism guides (one crowd-sourced figure cites ~PHP 550/4 pax boat rental plus entrance fee) - unverified exact figure

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Mambajao, Camiguin