Dive-site story
Situated directly off Panglao Island west of Alona Beach, Kalipayan features a sloping reef terrace that drops into a vertical wall. Soft corals, sea fans, and sponges encrust the wall crevices, creating shelter for diverse macro critters. The shallow reef top offers gentle conditions well suited for training, refresher dives, and night excursions.
Plentiful macro life hiding among crevices and soft coral heads along the wall
Calm, sheltered topography suitable for relaxed photography and checkout dives
Night diving opportunities with active crustaceans, cephalopods, and sleeping reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry northeast monsoon brings the calmest seas and clearest water along this stretch of Bohol's coastline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate Ghost PipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mantis ShrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| BatfishPlatax teira | Common |
Marine forecast
