Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally as an artificial reef off the coast of Mactan Island, this light twin-engine aircraft sits upright on a sloping sandy seabed. Over time, encrusting sponges and soft corals have colonized the fuselage and wings, turning the small airframe into a sheltered micro-habitat surrounded by sea grass patches and coral bommies.
Small twin-engine airplane wreck sitting intact on a sandy slope
Macro photography opportunities around the fuselage and wing struts
Schools of glassfish and shelter-seeking batfish within the cockpit area
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, though the dry northeast monsoon months offer calmer seas and consistently better visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted FrogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common |
Marine forecast
