Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Panglao
Ready to check out the best sites in Panglao for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 16 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Panglao to suit your needs.
#1 - Black forest
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao, Balicasag
Black forest is the main attraction of Balicasag island. A nice slope full of small fishes, and deeper, the black forest. Except the black coral, you also can see large schools of silver jacks / surgeon fish, and turtles.
SW of Balicasag island. S from the school.
Black forest is also known as Northeast slope.
#6 - Fish Sanctuary
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao, Balicasag
This is a protected marine site, with large jack shoals.
W part of Balicasag island, starting just S of the BIDR resort.
Fish Sanctuary is also known as Marine Sanctuary.
#9 - Doljo Point
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
NW side of Panglao Island. 15km from Alona Beach.
#10 - Alona Beach
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
Perfect place for dive training. Wall starts at about 5 meters debt.
100m out from Alona Beach
Alona Beach is also known as House Reef.
#11 - Bluewater Reef
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
We found plenty of nudies and eligator fish here. Take your time and look for macro life.
Sanctuary is in front of Panglao Bluewater Resort. Enter by shore or a small ride from Alona beach.
Bluewater Reef is also known as Sanctuary Reef.
#12 - Lolongs Wall
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
Lolongs Wall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#13 - Pungtud Wall
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
W side of Panglao Island. Dive site is in front of a fishing hut on pillars in the water. 30min from Alona Beach.
#14 - Garden Eels
Philippines, Visayas, Bohol, Panglao
S of Panglao Island, Danao.
W side of Alona Beach (approx 100m).