Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of Panglao Island, Hoyo Hoy features a sloping fringing reef that transitions into a steep wall riddled with small overhangs and crevices. Soft coral formations cover the wall face alongside sea fans and barrel sponges. The site is sheltered from severe open-ocean swells, making it a reliable spot for leisurely drift dives and macro photography.
Steep wall section draped in sea whips, gorgonian fans, and encrusting sponges
Overhangs sheltering moray eels, banded sea kraits, and juvenile sweetlips
Macro subjects including frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and varied nudibranch species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings the calmest surface conditions and optimal water clarity around Panglao.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon EelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Denise's Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus denise | Rare |
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