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Merriel's Rock
Location. Located at the central part of the Northwest face of Maricaban Island, Northwest face of Maricaban Island, north of Bursar Point.
Access. 20-25 min. by boat from Eagle Point pier Southwest across the Maricaban Strait and around the Northwest tip of Maricaban Island.
Average Depth. 60ft
Maximum Depth. 80ft
Conditions. Calm with strong currents, but it can become very rough with visibility up to 80 ft.
In the shallow reefs and gullies, strong currents may be encountered. The site is rich in many different species. It is best dived in the morning, as it can get rough on the surface in the afternoon winds.
Devil's Point
Location. Located at the southwest point of Maricaban Island; known as Burijar Point on the charts.
Access. 25-30 min. by boat from Eagle Point pier Southwest across the Maricaban Strait.
Average Depth. 45ft
Maximum Depth. 90ft
Conditions. Calm with medium-strong currents, but it can get rough with strong currents with visibility up to 80 ft.
A coral slope from 20 ft to 80 ft with good mixed corals and lots of small fish.
Red Palm
Location. Located at Maricaban Island 2.5 km directly south, opposite Mainit Point (Cazador Point).
Access. 30-35 min. by boat from Eagle Point pier south around the Calumpan Peninsula, then across the Maricaban Strait directly south of Mainit Point to Maricaban Island. The PCSSD buoy on the beach was once a mooring for this dive site.
Average Depth. 33ft
Maximum Depth. 80ft
Conditions. Calm with medium-strong currents, but it can get rough with strong currents with visibility up to 80 ft.
A steep coral slope, Red Palm has good and very large lettuce corals. The small reef fish life is prolific.
Bonito (Culebra Island)/Malajibomanoc Island
Location. Located at the Eastern end of Maricaban Island.
Access. 45-50 min. by boat from EAGLE POINT pier across the Maricaban Strait.
Average Depth. 60ft
Maximum Depth. 80ft
Conditions. Calm with strong currents, but both areas can become very rough and visibility can reach 80 ft.
These two marine sanctuaries have patches of coral heads on sandy slopes. Currents are often fierce, making it necessary to try and find sheltered patches.
When Taal volcano increases its activity, this area does also, releasing curtains of fine bubbles. There are good soft and stony corals, barrel sponges and crinoids. The fish life is plentiful. Sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sting rays and moray eels can be found in the sandy areas.
Diving Sites: Ligpo Island, The Cathedral, Eagle Point, Koala, Arthur's Rock, Dead Point, Twin Rocks, Mainit Point, Red Rock, Beatrice Rock, Sombrero Island, Bahura, Layag-Layag, Kirby's Rock, Caban Cove, Daryl Laut, Sepok Wall, Bethlehem, Mapating Rock, Merriel's Rock, Devil's Point, Red Palm, Bonito (Culebra Island), Malajibomanoc Island
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