Dive-site story
Set along the dramatic limestone karst formations of Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Paglugaban Island features a dynamic underwater landscape formed by massive tumbled boulders, overhangs, and swim-throughs. Coral gardens skirt the rock base before yielding to a gentle sand slope, making it a favorite for divers exploring the varied structural topography of northern Palawan.
Series of natural swim-throughs and overhead chambers cut through limestone boulders
Sheltered sandy slopes home to camouflaged macro critters and rays
Dense soft coral coverage flourishing in shaded crevices and canyons
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry northeast monsoon period brings calmer seas and clearer visibility across Bacuit Bay.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ribbon eelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Checkerboard wrasseHalichoeres hortulanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
