The Hill
Location. The southeast end of the channel between medio Island and Coco Beach.
Access. 10min by banca west around Coco Beach to the southeast end of Batangas Channel.
Average Depth. 12m (40ft)
Maximum Depth. 12m (40ft)
Conditions. Usually calm, but can be rough with strong currents. Visibility can reach 20m.
This is a safe dive for novices so long as they accurately hit slack water. Good soft corals and sponges abound, with small reef fish teeming around them.
La Laguna Point
Location. Off La Laguna Point.
Access. A few minutes by banca west to La Laguna Point.
Average Depth. 12m (40ft)
Maximum Depth. 15m (50ft)
Conditions. Usually clam with a gentle current. Visibility can reach 20m.
A short wall from 12m to 15m with lots of small reef fish, nudibranchs and colorful crinoids.
Sabang Point
Location. Off Sabang Point.
Access. 5min east by banca.
Average Depth. 15m (50ft)
Maximum Depth. 22m (72ft)
Conditions. Usually calm with a slight current. Visibility can reach 20m (65ft).
A good wall dropping down to 22m, with stony corals, soft corals, fish and invertebrate. A ridge coming up from the wall to 5m is covered with even more corals and colorful crinoids. A good night dive.
Diving Sites : Manila Channel, Coral Gardens, Batangas Channel, The Hill, La Laguna Point, Sabang Point, Monkey Wreck, Monkey Beach, Ernie's Cave, Dungon, Wreck Point, West Escarceo, Hole in the Wall, The Fish Bowl, The Canyons, Shark Cave, The Big Rock, Pink Wall, Kilima Steps, Sinandigan Wall, The Boulders, Verde Island, The Washing Machine, Verde Island - West Point
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