Dive-site story
Situated along the western coastline of Cebu just north of Moalboal, Ronda Bay Marine Sanctuary features a protected fringing reef that drops into a deep wall. Decades of local marine protection have preserved dense gorgonian sea fans and expansive hard coral formations across the drop-off. The location inside the Tañon Strait provides relatively calm waters, though tidal currents periodically sweep along the outer face of the reef.
Steep wall drop-off covered in large gorgonian fans and sponges
Protected shallow reef flat ideal for observing sea turtles and reef fish
Macro hunting opportunities for 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 delivers the calmest surface conditions and reliable boat access from nearby dive bases.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bargibant's pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Rare |
Marine forecast
